Foreign Exchange Risk and Hedging
This is an intensive one-day course which covers foreign exchange instruments. As things evolve rapidly in the 21st Century, what should you expect next from London or New York?
Does your company face foreign exchange risks? Is your Profit & Loss affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates? This course explains what foreign exchange exposure is and how companies can hedge (i.e. protect against) foreign exchange risks.
Risk Management Essentials
This course identifies the technical aspects of risk management, including categories of risk and how they are measured. It then considers implementation issues, which involve organisational structure and corporate cultural issues as well as the issue of "risk-mindedness" in an organization.
Foreign Exchange Simulation and Interest Rate Hedging
This is an intensive one-day practice course in which you can put your prior knowledge of foreign exchange and interest rate derivative products (forwards, swaps, futures, options) to work on exercises at both a group and individual level.
You’ll take part in a simulation of foreign exchange spot trading in which they have to keep a position and make trading decisions based on periodic news announcements.
Valuations for Acquisitions and Mergers - Advanced Techniques
This is a continuation of the 'Business Valuation Essentials' course and treats in greater detail some of the topics covered in the introductory part of the course.
In particular Discounted Cash Flows and Economic Value Added are covered.Emphasis is placed on the economic environment in which valuations are performed. Attention is also given to corporate strategy and to negotiation factors in the case of mergers and acquisitions.
If you have a basic knowledge of valuations you will benefit from the practical aspects discussed in this course.
Interest Rate Risk and Hedging
This is an intensive one-day course which covers interest rate instruments. How many times were you in the position to negotiate with your banks for the best interest rates and how many times did this result in a profitable long term result for your company?
Learn how to understand the hidden mechanisms of interest rates as well as take advantage of the best hedging techniques.
Advanced Risk Management Techniques
This course adopts a more managerial perspective on risk management, taking a longer-term strategic view on risk and issues of corporate governance. The relationship to shareholders (managing shareholder expectations) is examined in the context of such concepts as agency risk and moral hazard.
Credit and Financial Analysis
Financial statements, if well prepared and complete, should tell a lot to a knowledgeable reader about a company’s strengths, weaknesses and ability to successfully continue in business in the future.
This course uses analysis techniques which help identify, prevent and address corporate and client risks.
Strategic Financial Planning and Emerging Issues
Financial management at the strategic level, especially internationally, has such wide-ranging ramifications for the firm that it can no longer be the exclusive province of finance experts. General management is increasingly obliged to become more skilled in the issues and techniques that govern the actions of large companies.
This course addresses a number of pertinent issues ranging from corporate funding, risk identification and exposure management (hedging) to corporate governance and image. It is key for managers aspiring to rise to senior levels of responsibility.
Business Valuation Essentials
This is an intensive introduction to valuation theory and practice and is appropriate if you have a limited financial background. The topics covered will provide you with an understanding of why valuations are performed and how to read valuation reports.