Financial Times Series

Foreign Exchange

by Fairplace, Colin. Day, D.C.(edito Gardner, and Harjinder. Virdee

Published 31 May 1996

This course allows anyone who wishes to understand the basics of foreign exchange and develop that knowledge into more advanced areas.The modules address the vast array of option strategies for trading in foreign exchange markets, including hedging, arbitrage and multi-currency swaps. Modules: * Introduction to Foreign Exchange * Trading Strategies for Foreign Exchange Markets * Settlements for Foreign Exchange Transactions * Risk Analysis for Foreign Exchange Markets * Case Studies for Foreign Exchange Markets * Market Calculations for Foreign Exchange Markets * Regulatory Issues for Money Market & Forex Transactions Total number of modules: 7 Content value: 4 days

Derivatives

by Fairplace, Oliver. Weindling, Cormac Butler, Gardner.D.C.(editor), and David Loader

Published 31 May 1996

There is no doubt that a knowledge of derivatives-based financial products is going to be essential for all finance professionals.The modules examine pricing issues and methodology, financial measures, swaps, multi-currency hedging, modelling default risk, trading strategies and case studies.Modules: * Introduction to Derivatives * Trading Strategies for Derivatives Markets * Settlements for Derivatives Transactions * Case Studies for Derivatives Markets * Exotic Options * Credit Derivatives * Emerging Markets Derivatives Total number of modules: 7 Content value: 5 days

Futures & Options

by Fairplace, D.C.(edito Gardner, Oliver. Weindling, and Cormac Butler

Published 31 May 1996

Anyone with a need to understand the use and uses of these derivatives products will find this course invaluable.Begins with an overview of futures and options terminology, principles and practices, then moves onto the critical area of financial calculations. The course also covers simple/ complex trading strategies, valuation techniques and a focus on some new dimensions to the potential of derivatives instruments.Modules: * Introduction to Futures & Options * Trading Strategies for Derivatives Markets * Market Calculations for Futures * Market Calculations for Options * Exotic Options * Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model Total number of modules: 6 Content value: 4 days