The Regulators - Training Resources

Volatility Trading and Managing Risk Course Outline The course starts by providing an understanding of how to estimate volatility and the consequences of the various ways of describing volatile asset prices. This leads into sessions on the application of a range of standard volatility derivatives such as VIX futures and options and volatility swaps. The final part of the programme covers the treatment of volatility in the more  more...

Behavioural Finance and Equity Investment Strategies Course Outline Modern finance portrays investment decision-making as rational choice. However, pure rationality does not describe how many decisions are truly made. This course examines (1) the behavioural strategies that amateur and expert investors rely upon to make decisions, (2) the structure and speculative dynamics of returns in world equity markets (from a psychological perspective), and  more...

Problem Loan Management Navigating the Credit Crisis Course Outline After marginal loans are closed and funded there is usually an opportunity for the loan officer to observe warning signs to prevent those loans from becoming classified or even going into bankruptcy. This course provides a strong analytical foundation so delegates can set up an effective ?Early Warning System? for prospective borrowers and loans already in the portfolio. This  more...

Credit Derivatives 1 Risk Management Trading and Arbitrage Course Outline Credit derivatives are integral to making sense of today?s markets. This two-day course provides a comprehensive view of how credit derivatives are used for risk management, to create profitable opportunities through trading and arbitrage, and to create liquidity. It will provide an in-depth description of all credit products including Default Swaps, Total Return Swaps, Credit  more...

Valve Technology Valves usually appear to be simple in form and operation, such as those of manual On-Off Valve, Check Valve, or the Fixed Valve type such as an Orifice, Blind etc. You will discover that even these components are frequently installed improperly throughout the industry. You will learn how components such as Safety and Relief Valves can become highly complicated and dangerous. The consequences of  more...