| Learn the vital information you need with ICMARegistration for our new qualifications will close on 12 OctoberIntroduction to Fixed Income Qualification (IFIQ)London, 19-21 October 2016The Introduction to Fixed Income Qualification (IFIQ) is a foundation level programme intended for anyone seeking a sound foundation in the analysis of fixed income securities.By earning the qualification you will be able to:Calculate and interpret accrued interest, settlement amounts, bond price and yield, basis point value (BPV) and other quantitative measures used in fixed income marketsUnderstand how interest rate swaps can be used to identify relative value opportunities in fixed income markets, including opportunities that involve bonds denominated in different currenciesDescribe the key features of fixed income securities and marketsWho should attend: The qualification is intended for candidates who are either entering the fixed income market or who have limited experience and wish to develop a clear understanding of how the market worksCost: £1,875 for ICMA members and £2,450 for non-membersIntroduction to Primary Markets Qualification (IPMQ)London, 24-26 October 2016This foundation level qualification offers participants a broad overview of international finance, from the different entities requiring finance to the roles of the banks and securities markets in providing that finance.By earning the qualification you will be able to: Identify the key users and providers of finance in the primary markets and their differing needsUnderstand the key financing characteristics of the term loan market, the bond markets and equity marketsReview the key contractual documents in launching an international financing and the key regulations that impact the primary marketsExamine the different methods of distribution and allocationWho should attend: Given the increasingly dominant role of the primary markets, anyone with an interest in international finance will benefit from the programme. This is an entry-level qualification requiring only the most basic understanding of debt and equity.Cost: £1,875 for ICMA members and £2,450 for non-members |
