Overview of Capital Markets

Why do capital markets exist? Capital markets exist because issuers have needs and investors seek opportunities. This one-day session will explore the markets for securities where companies and individuals can go to raise funds and invest funds.

09-Jul-2012 -- 09-Jul-2012New YorkUSD$1575
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ V.John Palicka, CFA; ] Mon Level: Basic

03-Oct-2012 -- 03-Oct-2012New YorkUSD$1575
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Laura Smith Dunaief; ] Wed Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
7.0
Anyone new to the financial services industry, sales people, back-office professionals, staff assistants, auditors, IT professionals
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Gain a greater understanding of the key securities in US capital markets
  • Differentiate among the players in the Capital Markets
  • Understand equities as a distinct asset class
  • Understand fixed income as a distinct asset class
  • Be able to distinguish municipal bonds from corporate bonds
  • Know the risks associated with each product
  • Understand the purpose and importance of each type of security
None
"The instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining."
"Laura is a dynamic and knowledgeable instructor!"
"This course offers a broad overview of market structure and issues, given by a very good instructor."
"The instructor, Laura, spoke extremely well, and her thorough knowledge was obvious."
AM Topics
  • Function of Financial markets
  • Financial Intermediaries
  • Market participants
  • Size of the Market
  • Money Markets versus Capital Markets
  • The Private versus the Public sector
  • Fixed Income products

PM Topics

  • Debt instruments
  • The Underwriting Process
  • Industry Specific Risks
  • The Exchanges
  • Rating agencies and their role
  • Derivatives
  • Recent Trends in the industry

Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 4-month subscription to FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper, providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. The move to the electronic version follows an ongoing review of our environmental responsibilities as a global business and as part of the Pearson group. FT.com also has features that are not available in hard copy, such as: Special Reports, Alphaville, editor blogs, education sections and much more! Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the start of class and are limited to one subscription per client. (Please note: as of May 1, 2011, the electronic subscription replaces the hard-copy 3-month Financial Times subscription.)

Lunch is included for all students taking day classes.