Financial Markets

Gain a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets in this in-depth online course designed for finance professionals. You will explore the key pillars of financial markets, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, money markets, foreign exchange (FX), and structured products.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Understand the structure and functions of global financial markets.
Gain insights into equities, bonds, derivatives, money markets, and FX markets.
Explore structured products and their role in portfolio management.
Learn trading, execution strategies, and pricing models.
Examine ethical behavior and compliance in financial markets.
Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios and market analysis.

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Responsible	Fred Manu
Last Update	30/05/2025
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Intermediate

Bond Risks

Identify key risks in bond investing, including interest rate risk, credit risk, reinvestment risk, and inflation risk.

Introduction to Financial Markets

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Course Intro

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Learn the basics of financial markets in this introductory module. Explore market types, key participants, and how financial markets function within the global economy.

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Financial Markets

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Discover what financial markets are, their purpose in the economy, and how they facilitate the flow of capital between investors, companies, and governments.

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Global Financial Market Landscape

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Understand the core functions of financial markets, including price discovery, liquidity provision, risk management, and capital allocation.

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Ethical Behaviour

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Importance of Ethics

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Understand why ethical behavior is vital to maintaining trust, transparency, and stability in financial markets and how it impacts investor confidence.

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Ethical decision Making Models

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Learn structured ethical decision-making models to guide finance professionals in resolving complex ethical dilemmas.

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Regulatory Frameworks

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Discover the regulatory bodies and frameworks that govern ethical conduct in financial markets and how enforcement mechanisms uphold market integrity.

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Trading and Execution in Financial Markets

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Trading and Reporting Transparency

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Understand the importance of trade reporting and transparency in maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient financial markets.

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Ethical Issues in Trading

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Examine ethical challenges in trading, including market abuse, insider trading, and the importance of upholding integrity in trade execution.

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Trading & Markets

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Discover the different types of financial markets and trading venues, including exchanges, OTC markets, and electronic trading platforms.

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Securities Operations

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Trade Clearing & Reconciliation

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Understand the critical processes of clearing and settlement, ensuring the accurate and timely transfer of securities and funds between parties.

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Securities Lifecycle

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Learn the complete securities lifecycle from issuance to redemption, including key processes such as trading, clearing, settlement, and corporate actions.

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Course Introduction

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Explore the operational backbone of securities markets. Learn about the securities lifecycle, clearing, settlement, custody, reconciliation, regulatory reporting, and risk management practices in the UK, EU, and US markets.

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Money Markets

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Money Market Instruments

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Learn about the main instruments used in money markets, including treasury bills, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, and repurchase agreements.

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Money Market & Key Players.pptx

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Explore the structure of money markets and understand the roles of key participants, including banks, central banks, corporations, and institutional investors.

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Course Introduction

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Explore the structure and functioning of global money markets. Learn about key instruments, central bank interventions, liquidity management, and the regulatory frameworks across the UK, EU, and US.

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Foreign Exchange (FX) Markets

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Course Introduction

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Gain a solid foundation in foreign exchange markets. Learn how currencies are traded, what drives exchange rates, who the key players are, and how FX risks are managed across global markets.

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Overview of Financial Markets

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Understand the structure of global FX markets, including spot, forward, and derivatives markets, and how they facilitate international currency trading. Explore the major players in FX markets—banks, corporations, central banks—and the instruments they use for currency trading and hedging.

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Global Perspectives: UK, EU, and US FX Markets

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Compare the structure, regulation, and practices of FX markets across the UK, EU, and US to understand regional differences and global interconnections.

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Fixed Income Securities

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Bond Risks

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Identify key risks in bond investing, including interest rate risk, credit risk, reinvestment risk, and inflation risk.

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Fixed Income Securities

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Understand the basics of fixed income securities and how they provide predictable income through interest payments and principal repayment.

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Fixed Income Markets

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Compare the structure and functioning of fixed income markets in the UK, US, and EU, including key regulatory frameworks and market participants.

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Fixed Income Strategies

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Credit Risk Strategies

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Explore how credit analysis, rating changes, and spread management are used to control credit risk in bond portfolios.

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Course Introduction

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Explore advanced bond portfolio management strategies, including duration, immunization, yield curve tactics, and credit risk management, with real-world insights from the UK, US, and EU markets.

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Duration and Convexity

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Learn how duration and convexity are used to measure interest rate risk and shape effective bond portfolio strategies.

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Understanding Pricing Model

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Bond Pricing Models

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Understand how bonds are valued using present value models, yield curves, and risk-adjusted discounting methods.

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Market Applications

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Apply pricing models to real market scenarios with case studies and regulatory context from the UK, US, and EU financial environments.

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Equity Valuation Models

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Learn the fundamentals of equity pricing through models like Dividend Discount Model (DDM), Price/Earnings Ratio, and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF).

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Equity Markets

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Course Introduction

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Understand the structure, trading mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks of global equity markets. Explore how stocks are traded and managed across the UK, US, and EU.

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Market Efficiency

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Explore market efficiency theories and understand the roles of institutional and retail investors in equity markets.

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Market Exchanges

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Learn about major stock exchanges such as the NYSE, LSE, and Euronext, and how they facilitate global equity trading.

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Equity Research & Valuation

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Investment Recommendation

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Learn to synthesize research and valuation insights into actionable investment recommendations for various market contexts.

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Valuation Techniques

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Master valuation methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Price-to-Earnings (P/E), and Comparable Company Analysis.

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Course Introduction

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Learn the core principles of equity research and valuation. Explore essential techniques for analyzing stocks, performing valuations, and making sound investment recommendations.

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