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E-Learning Course - Futures and Forwards
KESDEE Inc
A comprehensive e-learning product covering strategies, concepts and pricing of futures and forward contracts
The themes of this product are:
- Fundamentals of futures contracts
- Knowledge of the concepts of futures and forward contracts
- Develop positions in futures market so as to exploit and manage risks
- Mechanics of trading futures and forward contracts by market participants
Course Overview:
Growth of internationalization has increased the use of derivative instruments in the financial markets. Futures markets provide the widest range of trading opportunities. It is important for firms to exploit and manage market risk, commodity risk, foreign exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. Hence, it is important to understand the characteristics of futures and forwards and their usage as a financial instrument for risk management purposes.
After completing this course you will be familiar with:
- The concepts and terminologies used in futures and forward market
- The different types of futures available in the financial market
- Application of pricing theory to futures contracts
- Identification of futures and forwards as a tool for arbitrage, speculative, hedging and trading activities
- Calculation of forward/forward rates and FRA settlement
Target Audience:
Every professional involved in the global financial services industry (as a provider, user, regulator or advisor of product/services, marketplace/exchange) would benefit from our innovative learning solutions.
Supervisory Agencies
Central Banks
Financial Institutions
Commercial Banks
Investment Banks
Housing Societies/Thrifts
Mutual Funds
Brokerage Houses
Stock Exchanges
Derivatives Exchanges
Insurance Companies
Multinational Corporations
Accountancy Firms
Consultancy Firms
Law Firms
Rating Agencies
Multi-lateral Financial Institutions
Others
Course Level and Number of Courses:
Basic & Intermediate Level.
Library of 7 Courses
Instructional Method:
Dynamic, Interactive e-learning
Recommended Background:
Familiarity with basic concepts of corporate management
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