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Spot and Forward Foreign Exchange and their Applications

Spot and Forward Foreign Exchange and their Applications This hands-on spot and forward course examines the fundamentals of foreign exchange. The features and characteristics, applications, basics of pricing and risks are examined. Applications are explored for the main products including spot, forwards and options. A wide variety of applications are discussed from different end users vantage points including banks, assets managers, institutional investors and speculators.

Spot and Forward Course Objectives:

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

  • Describe the features and characteristics of spot and forward FX
  • Explain the role of a market maker and end user
  • Demonstrate how to price forward FX
  • Apply forward FX from different client perspectives
  • Discuss impact on FX from the credit crisis
  • Explain and apply FX Options
  • Discuss how electronic trading is impacting the market

Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Foundation
Advance Preparation: None
Recommended CPE Credits: 7

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