Banking Operations Training

Equip yourself with the skills and information to master:

• The impact of all recent and impending changes to IFRS, including the new IFRS 9 and convergence with US GAAP
• The implications of the IFRS framework principles for the recording and reporting of derivatives and other financial instruments
• the pricing and risk characteristics of each of the main derivatives product groups, and how they feed through into the accounting and valuation processes
• Core accounting procedures for all standard derivatives types, ranging from the basic ‘building-block’ products such as FRAs and FX forwards, to swaps, futures and options
• Processes and issues associated with the hierarchy of valuation methods, including fair value, mark-to-market, and the construction of valuation models for illiquid derivatives and their underlying components
• The theory and practice of hedge accounting
• Presentation and disclosure of risks and risk management policies associated with derivatives activity

Attend this intensive training course and gain practical knowledge and understanding of:

• The most commonly used derivative instruments and their uses
• Settlement conventions for exchange-traded and over-the counter derivatives
• Clearing and settlement processes required to complete a derivative transaction
• The impact of corporate actions on derivative positions
• The current regulation, compliance issues and derivatives documentation

• A clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of fund administration
• The confidence of liaising with investment managers, fund sponsors, custodians, selling agents and investors
• The latest developments in managing and controlling fund administration processes and procedures
• The knowledge of how to accurately value and price investment funds including latest techniques to ensure best execution
• The expertise to identify and manage sources of risk in fund servicing thus ensuring effective risk control
• The ability to maintain the fund's compliance with regulatory and tax rules

Attend this intensive two-day training course and equip yourself with a clear knowledge and understanding of:

• The role of the settlements department
• Settlement conventions and how they differ by security class in major markets
• Pre-settlement and settlement processes
• Global custody - core services and value-added services
• Common types of corporate actions and the growing importance of proxy voting
• Industry trends and recommendations

Reasons why you must attend this course:

• It is the only course of its kind. No other training company provides the operations function with such a thorough yet highly practical programme
• The residential nature of this programme allows the inclusion of case studies with a deeper level of appreciation and understanding
• This programme will bridge the gap between theory and market practice. It will provide you with an insight into every area of operations from structure, procedure and accounting to risk and regulation
• Tailored specifically to your needs. Intensive coverage and case studies will focus on the topic areas and industry sectors that YOU choose
• You will have the unique opportunity to attend a completely FREE half day pre-course workshop. The workshop is a practical review of all the major financial products and will act as a worthwhile refresher