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Lifecycle of a Trade– Fixed Income

This program introduces participants to the trade lifecycle for Fixed Income products, including government securities, corporate and municipal bonds, and MBS products. Also included is the lifecycle of a repo. Participants follow the sequence of activity that occurs “behind the scenes” on trade date once a trade is executed through the final exchange of assets on settlement date.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the critical functional areas related to moving fixed income trades forward to settlement
  • Distinguish types of operational risks that have a potential impact on the firm and its customers, as well as the industry as a whole
  • Analyze the various sources of trade costs.

Suggested Prerequisites:

  • Fixed Income or equivalent knowledge

Program Level:Foundational

Advance Preparation: None

Computers and Financial Calculators: N/A

Recommended CPE Credits: 7