Capital Markets

Derivatives are increasingly used by companies to reduce their exposure to commodity pricing, foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The aim of this day is to introduce participants to derivatives and how they can be used to help a company manage its risks effectively. The session also covers introductory concepts in the pricing of derivatives. The course will be part lecture and part workout. Derivative accounting under IFRS and US GAAP will also be covered in detail

The business may wish to provide real-life deal information so participants will get to see examples of the bank’s deals and the approach the bank takes to pitching for business.

Derivatives are increasingly used by companies to reduce their exposure to commodity pricing, foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The aim of this day is to introduce participants to derivatives and how they can be used to help a company manage its risks effectively. The session also covers introductory concepts in the pricing of derivatives. The course will be part lecture and part workout. Derivative accounting under IFRS and US GAAP will also be covered in detail

The business may wish to provide real-life deal information so participants will get to see examples of the bank’s deals and the approach the bank takes to pitching for business.

In an increasingly global economy the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on a company’s risk profile cannot be underestimated. The session starts with an overview of the financial impact of foreign exchange on a company. Participants explore risks and opportunities of foreign exchange and how they are presented in a company's accounts. It also covers which areas fall into operating decisions and which into financing decisions. A further module covers the commodities market and how commodities' volatility can impact costs. During the final part of the session, participants will be introduced to the basic forms of derivatives and how a company can use these to effectively manage its risk profile.

An in-depth knowledge of debt capital market products is essential in today’s environment where liquidity is scarce and cost of debt high – both quantitatively in terms of interest rate, and qualitatively in terms of an increase in bank debt restrictions as part of the terms of the lending. This program gives participants a thorough overview of the cost of debt, and the terminology and profiles of commonly used debt and their documentation.