Markets in Focus: Interest Rate Markets
Markets in Focus: Interest Rate Markets
This introduction to Australia’s interest rate (IR) markets will give you a snapshot of the fundamentals of a market that has proven volatile due to uncertainty over interest rates and credit availability.
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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 |
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Sydney Aug 16, 2012 |
9:00am - 5:00pm |
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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 markets are liquid and efficient, but uncertainty over interest rates and credit availability has made them more volatile. For this reason, it’s critical that those working in these markets understand the key drivers. This one-day workshop will demystify the interest rate market by introducing some of its key products, typical participants and trends in participation, as well as the importance of managing interest rate risk in a fast-moving, global financial market.
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 Australia’s interest rate markets;
- Examine the impact of the local and global economy on IR market activity;
- Discuss the features of the different products used, including discount securities, repurchase agreements, RMBS and government and non-government securities;
- Describe typical market participants and understand the goals behind their participation – be it investing, speculating or regulating;
- Perform basic calculations to derive simple and compound interest, and enhance understanding of price and yield;
- Apply products discussed to given scenarios; and
- Explain the different risks involved, including market, credit, liquidity and operational.
Testimonials
Excellent presentation from a presenter with a wealth of banking and industry experience.
Debt market yield curves were very well explained by the presenter. The graph greatly assisted as well.
The facilitator was extremely knowledgeable and engaging.
A very interesting and helpful course - Thanks!