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Types of derivative investment products include futures, options and swaps are used by a cross section of investors as hedging and speculative tools. This program covers general characteristics as well as a profile of investors and trading environments. We explore risks associated with each product, as well as valuation criteria. We conclude the session with an examination at efforts to list more products on an exchange.
| Topics include: |
• Characteristics of options, futures and swap contracts
• Investor profile and their use of derivatives
• Issuance process |
• Language of derivatives
• Secondary trading environments
• Underlying securities and instruments |
| Benefits of attendance: |
• Discuss future trends
• Examine valuation standards
• Explore the benefits of futures |
• Gain an understanding of derivative issuance
• Learn the potential uses and risks of derivatives
• Understand the unique terminology |
| Staff from the following areas should attend: |
• Accounting
• Compliance
• Information Technology |
• Middle Office
• Operations
• Internal Audit |
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