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.

15-JUL-2008 -- 15-JUL-2008New YorkUSD$1475
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Laura Smith Dunaief; ] Tue Level: Basic
CPE Credits: 7

8-SEP-2008 -- 8-SEP-2008New YorkUSD$1475
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Laura Smith Dunaief; ] Mon Level: Basic
CPE Credits: 7

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
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"The instructor was very knowledgeable and entertaining."
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 6 month subscription to the Financial Times and FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the application process, and are limited to one per client. For questions about your subscriptions call 800-628-8088 or email uscirculation@ft.com. US and Canada enrollees only.

Lunch included for all students taking day classes.