The importance and complexity of corporate actions are often underestimated. When corporate actions are not performed correctly, they can result in significant losses. This course examines various aspects of corporate actions with the objective of providing participants with a good understanding of corporate actions and how they are processed.

In light of recent market developments, the area of custody has become more important and more visible than ever before. The increased focus on custody is likely to result in major changes to EU regulations and, subsequently, market practice. By focusing on custody operations for securities and investment funds in Europe, this course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of custody from both an operational and a regulatory perspective.

Both the primary and secondary markets for debt instruments are extremely important components of financial markets. This course is designed to give participants a good understanding of debt instruments, their characteristics and the markets in which they are issued, traded and settled.

The value of the outstanding debt instruments in the world is approximately 120 trillion USD. Both the primary and secondary markets for debt instruments are extremely important components of financial markets. This course is designed to give participants a good understanding of debt instruments, their characteristics and the markets in which they are issued, traded and settled.

Equities markets are among the most important financial markets in the world. Because of their fast pace and high volatility, equities markets are both complex and highly automated. This course provides participants with a good understanding of equities, their characteristics and the markets in which they are issued and traded.

Securities clearing and settlement is an area that is changing constantly. It is essential for financial service providers to keep up with changes in this area, since an error or a failure in settlement can have significant consequences. This course provides participants with a solid understanding of what happens to securities "after the trade is made”.

Securities financing has become an integral part of securities markets. Without it, market liquidity and settlement efficiency would be greatly reduced. This course provides participants with a good understanding of securities financing, its characteristics and procedures.