Major Players in a Global Financial Centre - Online

This module will explore the nature and role of a central bank, the different types of banks and their major functions, the role of insurance companies as financial institutions, brokerage functions and different types of markets, savings and investment vehicles and intermediaries, the role of pension funds and the nature and sources of venture capital and how VCs operate.

This course replicates the content from lesson 2 of the course Introducing the City - Online

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

Available TodayOnlineUSD$60.00
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
1
Newcomers to the securities industry, traders, salespeople, back office professionals, staff assistants, compliance staff, auditors and IT professionals.
Students will be able to:
  • Describe what a central bank does
  • Recognise the nature and roles of banks, savings and investment products and institutions.
  • Identify the types of brokers and their roles.
  • Describe the role of venture capital companies and other funding sources for new businesses.
  • Fundamentals of the Securities Industry - Online
  • Money Markets Around the World - Online
  • Initial Public Offerings in the UK - Online
  • Public Companies in the UK - Online
  • Bond Markets Around the World - Online
    • Major Players in a Global Financial Centre
    Topics covered include:
    • Central bank
    • Types of banks and their major functions
    • Savings and investment vehicles and intermediaries
    • Role of insurance companies and pension funds as financial institutions
    • Brokerage functions
    • Venture capital sources and how venture capitalists operate
    Duration: 1 hour

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