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Learning content

The subject of global financial markets explains the structure, functions and interactions of the most important international financial markets. In particular, the role of financial
institutions, central banks, investors and corporations is highlighted.
Furthermore, the mechanisms of capital flows, price formation and risk transfer are
discussed. In addition, participants gain an overview of the most important asset classes
and current developments influencing global financial markets, including monetary policy, geopolitical risks and technological innovation.

Target Audience

Asset managers, portfolio managers, investment analysts, traders, market specialists, treasury managers, client advisors, product specialists.

Learning agenda and time 

1. Importance and types of markets, market participants and institutions (50 minutes)
2. Market mechanisms, Global interconnectedness, Financial market crisis (55 minutes)
3. Learning control (15 minutes)

Learning goals for

'Importance and types of markets, market participants and institutions'
By studying this module, you will achieve the following learning goals:

• You will understand the economic importance of global financial markets and
  their role in the allocation of capital.
• You will understand the interaction between companies, governments, investors
  and financial institutions.
• You will be aware of the importance of financial markets for economic growth
  and financial stability.
• You will know the main categories of financial markets, including equity, bond,
  money, foreign exchange, commodity and derivatives markets.
• You will understand the fundamental functions of financial markets, such as
  capital raising, liquidity provision and risk transfer.
• You will be familiar with the distinction between primary and secondary markets.
• You will understand the roles and objectives of central banks, commercial banks,
  investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds and institutional investors.
• You will be familiar with the interactions between market participants in the
  global financial system.
• You will understand the role of governments and regulators in maintaining
  market confidence and stability.

'Market mechanisms, Global interconnectedness, Financial maket crisis'
By studying this module, you will achieve the following learning goals:

• You will understand how supply and demand influence asset prices in financial
  markets.
• You will be familiar with the concepts of risk and return, diversification, liquidity
  and volatility. You will understand how interest rates, inflation expectations and
  market sentiment affect financial market valuations. You will understand the
  increasing interconnectedness of global capital markets.
• You will be aware of the influence of monetary policy, geopolitical
  developments and macroeconomic trends on global financial markets.
• You will gain an overview of important developments such as algorithmic trading,
  FinTech, cryptocurrencies and sustainable finance. You will understand the nature
  of financial market risks and systemic crises.
• You will be familiar with the causes and implications of major financial market
  disruptions.
• You will understand the importance of financial regulation and risk management
  in modern financial systems.

Method 

Self-study via interactive e-learning module with discoverable content and videos plus final learning control via online test.

Learning control

Your online self-control test consists of 15 to 20 multiple choice questions. You will pass the test if you reach at least 70% of the maximum score.

Period of access
12 months from the registration and account creation.

Accreditation

You will receive CPD hours from CISI related to the number of training hours.

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