Introduction to Financial Centres - Online

This module will look at how the City of London has evolved over the years. Then we'll discuss the roles that these centres serve. We'll conclude the module by exploring the nature and roles for primary and secondary markets.

This course replicates the content from lesson 1 of the course Introducing the City - Online

This is an asynchronous eLearning course that can be accessed 24/7 from any internet enabled computer.


Newcomers to the securities industry, traders, salespeople, back office professionals, staff assistants, compliance staff, auditors and IT professionals.
Students will be able to:
  • Identify the kinds of markets, products and services found in the City.
  • Recognise the difference between primary and secondary markets.
  • Major Players in a Global Financial Centre - Online
  • Money Markets Around the World - Online
  • Initial Public Offerings in the UK - Online
  • Public Companies in the UK - Online
  • FX and the City - Online
  • Introduction to Financial Centres
    Topics covered include:
    • Overview of the city and other major financial centres
    • Major developments and significant milestones affecting the city
    • Roles served by the world's financial centres
    • Nature and need for primary and secondary markets
    Duration: 1 hour

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