The repo market is the lubricant that keeps the financial engine running. It serves as the link between the money and capital markets, and is vital to the well functioning of the financial markets. The turmoil in the market over the past two-years has further enhanced the importance of the repo market.
This practical 2 day training will explain the main characteristics and processes related to the repo market as well as the impact of recent events on future developments.
Main Topics Covered During This Training
- The Repo market: main participants & market size
- Repo instrument explained
- The mechanics of repo agreements
- Calculating cash flows in repo transactions
- Using repo in bond markets
- Identifying and managing repo risks
- Repo administration: legal, documents, netting
- Government bond future and basis trading
- Market developments since 2007
By the end of this course you will:
- Understand the repo market, its main players and types of transactions
- Explore the cash flows associated with different repo transactions
- Learn about different repo applications including yield curve trading, matched book trading and basis trading with futures
- Be able to identify and assess the risks arising from using repo and how to minimise the exposure to those risks
- Explore the recent market trends, the impact of the crisis and future developments
Course Level: Introductory to Intermediate
For more information go to:
http://www.eurekafinancial.com/courses/repo_market_course_london.html
Register before 30 of September and take advantage of our Early Bird discount
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