Introduction to Foreign Exchange

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Introduction to Foreign Exchange

Trainer:

Paddy Osborn

Summerson Goodacre

Start Date:

4 Nov 2008

Price:

£99

Reference Link:

Link to reference site

Location:

London, England

The Global Foreign Exchange (FX) market trades more than $1,300 billion each day. Apart from the essential function of facilitating international trade, FX has become an asset class in its own right, traded actively by banks, funds, corporations and individuals.

This course covers a full overview of the FX market, including:

Background of Foreign Exchange
How the currency markets evolved and What is a Currency Pair?
When you trade Foreign Exchange which currency are you buying and selling.
The Interbank Market :What is it and how does it work?
Understanding Basis Points
FX Participants
The role played by Central Banks, Investment Banks and International Corporations.
Why is Currency trading popular?
The realities of a 24 hour market, liquidity, spreads, volatility and leverage.
Market Terminology
The jargon explained
What Factors drives FX Markets?
The impact of factors such as interest rates, unemployment numbers, international events
CPD:
Delegates will qualify for 3 CPD hours. A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees, which may be considered appropriate by your company for the accrual of CPD hours.