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Fundamentals Of Fund Management
Fundamentals of Hedge Funds
Fundamentals Of Islamic Finance
Hedge Fund Risk Analysis
School Of Hedge Funds
The Essentials of Performance Measurement & Attribution
The IFF School of Investment Management

Fundamentals Of Fund Management - More Details
An essential training course for anyone needing to understand the fund management industry and the products that drive it. Taught from a practitioner's perspective this is the only fund management training course that looks at the topic from such a global perspective.
Attend this three-day intensive training course and equip yourself with a clear practical understanding of: Different types of fund management and investment styles Various investment products and their respective markets Asset allocation within the investment decision making process Benchmarking and risk control Investment performance measurement and verification

Fundamentals of Hedge Funds - More Details
There's no denying that the reputation of hedge funds took some damage during the credit crisis. But people are now realising that they are not the bad guys after all and excellent returns are possible when investing in this area. This hedge funds course will dispel some of the confusion around the products and will help you understand the opportunities they can offer.
The most comprehensive overview of the hedge funds market available. Attend this three-day course and equip yourself with: The skills to demistify the increasing complexity of strategies adopted The knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of prime brokers, custodians, fund administrators and fund managers An understanding of the risk characteristics and structure of hedge funds; lessons learned from the credit crunch The advantages and disadvantages of investing in hedge funds A clear understanding of the different hedge fund strategies, the regulation of hedge funds and the legal issues The latest developments in the hedge fund industry

Fundamentals Of Islamic Finance - More Details

The global market for Sharia compliant financial products and services is continuing to grow at a rapid rate. One of the key issues most western financial institutions face is gaining an understanding of the nuances and differences between conventional and Islamic financial products. Designed to expel the confusion and complexity surrounding Islamic finance, the course will provide you with a firm understand of the structures, risks and opportunities in the global Islamic Finance marketplace.

During this highly practical two-day course you will learn:

The distinguishing features and core principles central to Islamic investment and finance
The key role of Islamic law and how Sharia boards make their decisions
How to understand the distinctive asset classes and their role within modern financial markets
The practicalities of Salam and its derivative Istisna’a
The development and intricacies of Islamic Retail and wholesale banking
The impacts on wealth management and private banking

Hedge Fund Risk Analysis - More Details

Risk has always been something that people associate with hedge funds. Clearly there is risk attached to any investment product and hedge funds are no worse or better than most other assets. This is the Hedge Fund Risk course in the market that will help you understand the risks inherrent in using hedge funds and will provide practical strategies to reduce your exposure.

Attend this course and learn:

the differences between hedge fund investment risk and traditional investment risk
the key risk implications resulting from the credit crunch
how to use diversification as a risk management tool
why many funds need to overhaul their approaches to risk management dramatically
the real issues behind some of the recent hedge fund blow-ups and what you can learn from them
how to understand how risk is being reported by hedge funds
practical approaches for effective risk due diligence
the importance of risk managing the hedge fund operations
how to cope with limited transparency investing and infrequent position transparency

School Of Hedge Funds - More Details

The ultimate course in our hedge fund portfolio of events. The course is delivered on a residential basis to facilitate focused learning without distraction. The course aims to take your practical skills to new heights as a result of working 1-to-1 with our trainers with over 15 years' experience in the hedge fund industry. If you are looking for hedge funds training, this is the course that will make a difference!

A 5-day residential programme designed to optimise your skills and increase your effectiveness within all aspects of hedge funds. The course covers:

Rationale for Hedge Funds Uses
The Characteristics of Hedge Funds against Traditional Investment Funds
Operational and Organisational Structures
Various Strategies Followed by Hedge Funds in the US and Europe
Risk Management for Hedge Funds
The Hedge Fund Indices Available
Understanding the Mechanics of Hedge Fund Performance
Practical Hedge Fund Investment Techniques
Getting to Grips with New Investment Vehicles
Asset Allocation Strategies
How to Select a Hedge Fund
The Legal Framework Surrounding Hedge Funds in the US and other Countries
Funds of Funds and Meta-Diversification
Understanding Capital Guaranteed Products

The Essentials of Performance Measurement & Attribution - More Details

With everyone focused on ensuring correct investment decisions are made and good returns achieved, it's essential that investment professionals are fully up to date on the latest performance measurement techniques. This unique performance measurement course is taught with investment practitioners in mind and will help you understand state-of-the-art techniques that will prove invaluable when making investment decisions.

Attend this three-day intensive training course packed with numerous practical exercises and equip yourself with:

A clear understanding of the role of performance measurement within asset management firms

The skills required to identify the differences between money-weighted and time-weighted returns and which to use

What constitutes a good benchmark and appropriate customisation calculations

Attribution analysis including fixed income, multicurrency and derivative instruments

The full range of risk-adjusted performance measures including those suitable for hedge funds

The latest developments in performance standards

The IFF School of Investment Management - More Details

The ultimate investment management training course. Spanning the spectrum of the investment world and focusing on all asset classes, this is the most comprehensive investment management course currently available anywhere around the globe. Always a firm favourite with our investment clients, this course is always oversubscribed.

Five reasons why you must attend this residential course:

You will get to grips with the practicalities of cutting edge investment management methodologies
The residential nature of the course enables you to cover numerous highly-focused case-studies with a particular emphasis on the practical applications
Taught by the world’s leading investment management practitioners, it will provide you with the chance to learn directly from the experts
It is tailored specifically to your needs. The intensive programme and case studies will focus on the industries and sectors that YOU choose
It will provide you with the perfect balance between theory and practice, ensuring you return to work with all the tools you need to be an outstanding success