WORKSHOPS

The workshop aims to familiarize participants with the key financial principles and products in depth including assets and markets, equities, bonds, derivatives and investment funds. It explores the broader economic environment in which the financial services sector operates and looks at how economic activity is determined and managed in different economic and political systems. The qualification offers a first introduction to financial services regulation and ensures candidates are provided with an understanding of ethical behaviour and acting with integrity.

The workshop is suitable for new entrants to the professional sector and staff who are beginning their career in financial services. The broad topics covered make the qualification suitable for all staff, not just those responsible for making investment decisions, including administration, finance and accounting, IT, customer services, sales and marketing and HR and training.

Certificate of participation issued by the UASA & SCA Professional Training & Examinations Centre.

(15 CPD Hours) [Other topics delivered by SCA]

15:00 - 16:20 Session 1

16:20 - 16:30 Break

16:30 - 17:50 Session 2

17:50 - 18:00 Break

18:00 - 19:00 Session 3

I. Introduction

II. Economic Environment

III. Financial Assets and Markets

1. Cash Deposits

2. Money Market

3. Property

4. Foreign Exchange Market

IV. Equities/Stocks

V. Bonds

1. Characteristics

2. Government Bonds

3. Corporate Bonds

4. Bonds

VI. Derivatives

1. Derivatives Uses

2. Futures

3. Options

4. Terminology

5. Derivatives/Commodity Markets

6. Swaps

7. Credit Default Swaps

VII. Investment Funds

1. Open-Ended/Mutual Funds

2. Closed-Ended Investment Companies

3. Real Estate Investment Trusts

4. Exchange-Traded Funds

5. Alternative Investment Funds

VIII. Financial Services Regulation

1. Financial Crime

2. Insider Trading and Market Abuse

IX. Other Financial Products

1. Retirement Planning

2. Loans

3. Mortgages

4. Life Assurance