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Overview
At its heart, the City is a market place just like any other. But, it can often seem so much more complicated than that.
What will you learn?
By the end of this The City and Financial Markets - Introduction course at BPP University, you will be able to:
- Explain the key financial risks faced by companies and how they impact business performance and strategy.
- Identify the main players in financial markets, including investment banks, commercial banks, hedge funds, and regulators, and describe their roles in risk mitigation.
- Understand the structure and function of major markets, including currency, money, bond, equity, and derivatives markets, and their influence on corporate risk management.
- Analyse the role of central banks and regulatory bodies such as the FCA in maintaining financial stability and managing systemic risk.
- Apply knowledge of financial instruments and markets, including swaps, futures, options, bonds, and insurance, to assess and mitigate corporate financial risks.
Programme Structure
This course will cover:- The key financial risks faced by companies and strategies for mitigation
- The roles and functions of major financial institutions, including investment banks, commercial banks, hedge funds, and private banks
- The role of central banks and regulators such as the FCA in maintaining financial stability
- Currency and money markets: spot and forward transactions, interest rate setting, and swaps
- Bond markets: UK gilts, corporate bonds, ratings agencies, convertibles, and Eurobonds
- Equity markets: share types, primary and secondary markets, and market indices
- Derivatives: futures, options, swaps, and their uses in risk management
- Commodity markets and their impact on corporate risk
- Insurance and shipping markets: Lloyd’s of London and the Baltic Exchange
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Finance View 121 other Short Courses in Finance in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- This course will be of benefit to those who are a new, recent or potential recruit to the financial services industry with little or no knowledge of the City.
- If you wish to gain a good understanding of financial instruments and the markets on which they trade, then this intensive course is for you.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents906 GBP / full≈ 906 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents906 GBP / full≈ 906 GBP / full
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