Introduction to Investment Funds

With more than 55 trillion dollars in assets, the investment fund market is one of the world's largest and fastest growing financial markets. Despite the size and importance of investment fund markets, the intricacies of their operations are not well known. This course provides a detailed introduction into investment funds by describing their diverse characteristics, operating procedures, players and markets.

Course Content

  • Characteristics of investment funds
  • Legal structures for funds
  • Different types of investment funds
  • Investment fund markets and how they operate
  • International regulatory environment
  • Players in investment fund markets
  • Distribution of funds
  • Fund accounting
  • Transfer agency and dealing
  • Fund custody
  • Fund documentation
  • Domiciliary/trustee functions
  • Legal and risk issues impacting investment funds

Target Audience

Financial service professionals who want to understand investment funds and fund markets.

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