INTRODUCTION
The Bond Market is a global credit market where individuals and governments can lend and borrow money. There they can create debts as its principal activity, or buy and sell debts as its secondary market.
The Introduction to Bond Market Qualification (IBMQ) is an introductory level programme intended for anyone seeking a sound foundation in the analysis of fixed income securities.
The syllabus offers an overview of fixed income market products and participants and explains the key features of fixed income securities including government bonds, corporate bonds and many more. In addition, it provides candidates with the basic quantitative tools they will need to begin analysing fixed income securities.
OBJECTIVES
By completing thisIntroduction to Bond Markets Qualification (IBMQ) course you will be able to:
acquire a sound understanding of the risk and return characteristics of fixed-income securities, including sovereign bonds, investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, inflation-linked bonds, securitisations, and covered bonds
learn how to use and interpret market-standard measures of interest rate risk and credit spreads, as well as how to apply these measures to construct and evaluate trades that express views about the level of interest rates, the shape of the yield curve, and relative value in credit risky bonds
learn how inflation-linked bonds protect investors from inflation risk and provide opportunities for trading views on expected inflation, and how securitisations and covered bonds expand opportunities for investors while diversifying financing sources for financial institutions learn how bonds are issued and traded, and how regulatory changes and technological development are transforming fixed-income markets
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
Introduction to Bond Markets Qualification (IBMQ) Training Course is intended for:
Anyone who requires a firm grounding in global bond markets and fixed-income analysis as part of their professional development.
Anyone who are entering or have recently entered positions in fixed-income markets, Whose responsibilities require an understanding of fixed-income securities and markets. This might include, for example, professionals whose primary responsibilities are legal, regulatory or technology-related, as well as those working directly in fixed-income trading and investment management.
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Bonds
Fixed Income Markets
Fundamental Features of Bonds
Bond Types and Market Sectors
Analysing Bonds
Bond Price Quotation and Accrued Interest
Calculating Accrued Interest
Bond Price and Yield
Calculating Yield to Maturity
Day 2
Government Bonds and the Yield Curve
The Yield Curve
Monetary Policy and the Yield Curve
Interest Rate Risk
Trading the Yield Curve
Day 3
Corporate Bonds
Credit Risk in Corporate Bonds
Credit Ratings and Credit Spreads
Securitisation
Covered Bonds
Day 4
Inflation-Linked, Green, and Social and Sustainability Bonds
Why Investors Care About Inflation
Inflation-Linked Bonds
Green Bonds
Social and Sustainability Bonds
Day 5
Issuing and Trading Bonds
Issuing Bonds in the Primary Market
Secondary Market Trading
LPC Training is capable of conducting this training programme exclusively for your delegates. Please e-mail us on admin@lpcentre.com for further information and/or to receive a comprehensive proposal.
DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LPC team for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00 and conclude at 13:00.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds. For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lpcentre.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
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