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Introduction to Financial Services and The City

Quorum Training

Summary

Price
£654 inc VAT
Study method
Classroom
Duration
1 day · Full-time
Qualification
No formal qualification

Location & dates

Location

Address
61-65
Great Queen Street
Central London
London
WC2B5DA
United Kingdom
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Address
9-10 Portland Pl, Marylebone
West London
London
W1B1PR
United Kingdom
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Overview

SPEAKER: DEREK TAYLOR

The City of London continues to maintain its position as a focal point for the world’s financial markets and is home to the UK’s financial services industry.

This entry level programme is designed for both new entrants into finance and those who new to the City and financial markets. We assume delegates are new and unfamiliar with the financial services industry.

We will attempt to de-mystify the jargon, discuss financial services providers including banking, insurance, fund management, and explain what they do, why and how the key financial markets work.

No prior knowledge is assumed.

Description

CONTENT

  • The history and development of the City – why does it exist?
  • Key areas of the financial markets and why the City is so important
  • The financial services sector – it’s impact on our economy
  • Learn who does what – banks, asset managers, exchanges, information vendors, hedge funds
  • Stocks, shares, asset managers, insurance and exchanges
  • A clear understanding of banks and the banking system
  • Where did it all go wrong? Lehmans and the banking collapse
  • De-mystifying the jargon – swaps, hedge funds, bid/offer, IPO, ETF, HFT

Who is this course for?

Anyone who is new to the City of London and requires a comprehensive one-day overview of the institutions, structure and why the City exists.

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