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Mastering the Essentials of the Global Financial Industry

Why Attend

Mastering the Essentials of the Global Financial Industry is designed to provide an introductory insight into and overview of the global financial industry, financial markets, and macro-economic drivers of capital flows. It is supplemented with an examination of major financial asset classes, portfolio theory, asset allocation and risk management.

The course will examine the business models and resilience of financial institutions, the activities of buy side and sell side firms with regards to financial products, securities and derivatives, the global regulatory framework and the capacity of financial activity that lead to bouts of financial instability and systemic risk.  It will also cover techniques in risk management and the impact of Basel III and other regulations and legislation that have been introduced following the 2007/2008 financial crisis.

Overview

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

Course Methodology

This course utilizes presentations with abundant opportunities for collective exercises and discussions of the topics raised.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply global capital markets analytical skills
  • Develop a deep understanding of the practices of modern finance
  • Demonstrate advanced competence within the financial regulatory community
  • Explain the interrelation of financial instruments in modern markets
  • Apply state of the art techniques in financial risk management
  • Apply best practice knowledge within the buy side or sell side of financial institutions


Target Audience

This course is designed to be beneficial for the full spectrum of management personnel, including senior executives, working within the banking sector, asset management companies, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, hedge funds, as well as those engaged in risk controls in middle and back office functions within the financial services sector.  The course is also beneficial for the customers of financial services.

Target Competencies

  •  Modern finance best practice
  •  Global capital markets and global capital flows insight
  •  Thought leadership
  •  Technical proficiency across finance platforms
  •  Best practice analytical skills


Ottawa
Ottawa (Canada)2025-08-18$6975
Washington DC
Washington DC (USA)2026-06-15$6975