Markets in Focus: Interest Rate Derivatives
Markets in Focus: Interest Rate Derivatives
This introduction to Australia’s interest rate derivatives markets will give you a snapshot of the fundamentals of a market that has proven attractive to traditional investors and speculators alike.
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| TITLE: | Markets in Focus: Interest Rate Derivatives |
| CE: | 6.5hrs |
| FEE: |
Member - $616.00 including GST Non Member - $759.00 including GST |
| Sydney Sept 17, 2012 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
About the Speaker
Greg Wrate, Consultant
Greg is an experienced financial markets professional having been actively and continually involved in many aspects of Australian OTC Wholesale Financial Markets for over 30 years. Given his ‘front’ and ‘back’ experiences, Greg possesses a unique understanding of the risks associated with trading and settling a financial transaction i.e. the full "life cycle" of a wholesale financial transaction.
The bulk of his involvement in financial markets was gained at J. P. Morgan Australia where he was employed for 20 years. During this period Greg gained considerable experience in trading various financial products; managing all aspects of a dealing room for a leading Global Markets Investment Bank; and also the compliance, operational and technological support of those activities.
About this program
Australia’s interest rate derivative markets are tremendously liquid and efficient, which has made them very attractive to traditional investors and speculators. The result has been a steady increase in trading volumes and transaction sizes. This one-day workshop will demystify the interest rate derivatives market by introducing some of its key products and how they manage risk exposures, as well as discussing typical participants and trends in participation.
This practical and interactive program is ideal if you’re new to a role that exposes you to the interest rate derivatives market or if you would like a better understanding of how this market operates.
What will you learn?
By the end of this workshop you should be able to:
- Explain the terminology and core concepts of Australian interest rate derivative markets;
- Examine the impact of the local and global economy on activity in this market;
- Discuss the features of the different products used, including forwards, swaps, options and futures;
- Describe typical market participants and understand the goals behind their participation – be it investing, speculating or hedging;
- Perform basic calculations to enhance understanding of pricing and hedging;
- Apply products to given scenarios; and
- Describe the use of these instruments within a risk management framework.
Testimonials
The cross currency swap portion was very helpful and was clearly set out in the notes.
Very energetic and informed presenter.
I really enjoyed the discussion on the current financial issues eg: subprime mortgage crisis.
Presenter was great, great info, very useful.