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Many
firms offer product knowledge training. How is Alpha Development
different? |
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We
deliver comprehensive knowledge from an introductory to
the most advanced levels |
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We
have ourselves structured, traded, sold and advised on the
full range of products |
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We
emphasise how products are used differently throughout the
industry – what they actually mean to your firm and your
clients |
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We
bring the markets to life, discussing recent trends and
incorporate your house views and research |
We
believe that effective product knowledge training is more
than explanation of theory; it’s a blend of knowledge, skill
and experience. A combination that adds real value to learning:technical
knowledge delivered dynamically, using live examples, video,
real time pricing models and your research views
We
create practical skills enhancement through case studies
tailored to your business environment, developed alongside
your professionals
We deliver through trainers with direct experience of
the markets being discussed
Recent
programmes include:
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Introductory
Level Courses: a key element of the induction process, or
to up-skill existing staff |
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Capital
Markets: Equity and Fixed Income: combining the important
theory of these instruments, with the practicalities of
what makes the markets move
Equity, Credit and Fixed Income Derivatives: making these
powerful instruments accessible to all |
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Private
Wealth Management: how a private bank functions, from introductory
KYC to the more advanced structured products and family
office services |
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Investment
Management: examining how this industry is rapidly changing,
and the balance between Hedge Funds and more traditional
investors |
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Life
Cycle of a Trade: for either cash or derivative based products.
With OTC derivatives, ‘dark pools’ and STP, we are all affected
by how the system functions |
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Commodities:
looking at how the products are traded, their complexities
and the relationship between the spot and derivatives markets
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Exotic
Options: across equities, FX, commodities and rates, looking
at how they work, how they price, and the complexities of
their Greeks |
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Advanced
Credit Derivatives: looking at these now more mainstream
products, understanding quantitative aspects such as tranche
Greeks and correlation smile |
