Course
Financial Markets Foundation Qualification
Led by Andre Kurten · Author, Financial Markets Expert
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About this program
The Financial Markets Foundation Qualification (FMFQ) is an introductory level programme intended for anyone entering a career in the financial markets. It introduces participants to the main features of the capital markets and explores how and why they are used. The course also looks at a range of financial products incl. debt, equity, FX and derivatives and consider their uses. The programme is intended to provide ‘breadth of knowledge’ to make it relevant to people pursuing careers in the front office, middle office and operations areas. The syllabus content places an even emphasis on introducing and explaining the key concepts of each subject area to develop candidates’ practical knowledge and skill sets.
Overview
The Financial Markets Foundation Qualification (FMFQ) is an introductory level programme intended for anyone entering a career in the financial markets. It introduces participants to the main features of the capital markets and explores how and why they are used. The course also looks at a range of financial products incl. debt, equity, FX and derivatives and consider their uses.
The programme is intended to provide ‘breadth of knowledge’ to make it relevant to people pursuing careers in the front office, middle office and operations areas. The syllabus content places an even emphasis on introducing and explaining the key concepts of each subject area to develop candidates’ practical knowledge and skill sets.
Course Outcomes
- Recognise the key players in the financial markets including issuers, investors, and intermediaries.
- Be cognisant of the interaction between cash and derivative markets.
- Identify the key features of both equity and debt products.
- Recognise the structure of the FX market.
Curriculum
Overview of the Financial Markets
- Background to the capital markets
- Key Players
- Trade Flow
FX
- Introduction to the Foreign Exchange Markets
- Spot FX
- Cross Rates
- Forward FX
Debt
- Basic Principles of Debt Products
- Money Markets
- Long-term Debt
Equities
- Core Features of Equity Products
- Issuance and Trading Practice
- Equity Valuation
Derivatives
- Basics of the Derivatives Market
- Forwards
- Futures
- Options
InstructorAndre KurtenAuthor, Financial Markets Expert
Mr. André holds B.com degree from UNISA and is a CAIB (SA) with the Institute of Bankers in SA. He has represented the Association of African Institute of Bankers as a subject matter expert in Financial Markets. Andre is a Fellow of The Institute of Financial Markets and served as a Governor on the board for 9 years. He has more than 18 years of extensive knowledge of banking, treasury and finance products.