FX markets: introduction
View AgendaKey reasons to attend:
- Establish a foundational understanding of foreign exchange markets
- Explore FX transactions including options, forwards and swaps
- Discuss considerations when formulating a FX treasury policy and strategy
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About the course
To liken FX to a machine would be an apt metaphor, both are systems of interdependent components where everything is simultaneously changing. For professionals not working daily in the FX market, understanding this machine can be a bear of a task. This course aims to simplify the foundations of FX.
Participants will explore the integral characteristics of FX – such as swaps, options, forwards and more – while making connections with other aspects of finance. With FX being one of the deepest liquidity markets, participants will explore types of trading lines and onboarding new liquidity partners. Case studies, analysis and discussion will equip participants with the tools to manage currency risk and implement a FX treasury design policy.
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- Early-bird rate: save up to $800 per person by booking in advance
- 3-for-2 rate: save over $3,000 by booking a group of three attendees
- Subscriber reward: save 30% off the standard rate if you are a Risk.net subscriber
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Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of FX markets
- Manage risk via FX swaps and cross currency swaps
- Use hedging strategies to manage risk
- Recognise impact of market movements on businesses
- Identify sources of liquidity and types of trading lines
- Analysing FX options and their uses
Who should attend
Relevant departments may include but are not limited to:
- Trading / Hedge funds / Asset managers / Investors
- Risk management
- Back office
- Corporate treasury
- Portfolio managers
- Pension fund managers
- Compliance / Regulation
Agenda
Live online. Timezones: Emea/Americas
Sessions:
- Understanding the FX market
- Trading conventions and market practices
- Practical tools and resources
- FX transactions and instruments (introduction)
- Managing currency risk
- Accessing liquidity
- FX transactions and instruments (advanced)
- FX treasury policy design and implementation
- Case studies
Tutors
Danny Kinnear
Founder
EAKO Capital
Daniel Kinnear is the former European Head of Structured FX Solutions at Deutsche Bank and the Head of EMEA Corporate FX Sales at Nomura. He has also supported clients at both Barclays Capital and BNP Paribas and led investments into a number of alternative non-bank FX platforms.
Daniel is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant and holds an MBA from the London Business School and a Masters in Banking & Finance Law from University College London.
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