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Foreign Exchange Market and Derivatives

Managing FOREX & Risk Using Derivatives

09-13 Dec 2024
Dubai
$5,950
07-11 Apr 2025
Dubai
$5,950
21-25 Jul 2025
London
$5,950
08-12 Dec 2025
Dubai
$5,950

Course Overview

Exchange rate volatility can have significant repercussions, making it essential to develop a comprehensive understanding of Foreign Exchange Markets and Instruments to anticipate rate fluctuations and effectively manage them. This Foreign Exchange Market and Derivatives training course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and mitigate these risks.

Derivatives are crucial tools for hedging and managing risk. But what exactly are derivatives, and how can they be utilized to reduce or even eliminate risks associated with volatile exchange rates, commodity prices, interest rates, and weather conditions?

The Foreign Exchange Market and Derivatives COPEX training course addresses these questions by exploring the latest tools and techniques. It provides delegates with an in-depth understanding of Forwards, Options, Futures, and Swaps, as well as more complex derivatives like Swaptions. Participants will gain both extensive knowledge and practical skills to manage the risks that impact their organization effectively.

This training course will feature:

  • Skills development via interactive sessions and evaluation of a real-life case studies relevant to your organisation
  • The Foreign Exchange Market & Instruments
  • The latest tools and techniques to Manage Exchange Rate Risk
  • The Use of Derivatives to Manage Risk
  • Key discussion of the practical management and organisational benefits

Training Objectives

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

  • Outline the nature of Foreign Exchange Markets and the Determinants of Exchange Rates
  • Manage Exchange Rate Risk effectively
  • Use Derivatives to Manage Risk – Exchange Rates, Commodity Prices, Interest Rates etc
  • Trade on Derivative Markets
  • Guard against the Risks of Trading in Derivatives

Training Methodology

This COPEX training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes:

  • Interactive Case Studies from the real world/delegates’ company
  • Discussion and Evaluation of the latest international tools & techniques
  • Role play
  • Pre & Post Course Assessments

Participants will also be given a detailed set of handouts and examples in both printed and electronic format

Who should Attend?

This COPEX training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Managers and supervisors dealing with Foreign Exchange
  • Treasury Management Derivative traders
  • Risk Management
  • Foreign Exchange Dealers
  • Those with a need/desire to understand new Financial Instruments & Techniques

Training Outline

Day One: Foreign Exchange Markets
  • Foreign Exchange Rate Regimes/Systems
  • The Nature of the Foreign Exchange Market
  • Market Size & Types of Transactions
  • (FOREX) Exchange Rate Quotations
  • Calculating Forward Rates & their Cost/Benefit
  • The Determinants of Exchange Rates: Purchasing Power Parity Theory & Interest Rate Parity Theory
Day Two: Managing Exchange Rate Risk
  • Defining and Identifying Exchange Rate Risk
    • Transaction
    • Translation
    • Economic
  • Measuring and Evaluating the Risk
  • Determining the Risk Management Strategy – assessing impact and probability
  • Internal Hedging Techniques
  • External Hedging Techniques & Strategies
  • Forward Exchange Contracts, - Fixed and Option
Day Three: Derivative Markets & Products
  • What are Derivatives & Major Derivative Markets?
  • Hedging, Speculation, Arbitrage and Securitisation - the purpose, benefits, and risks
  • Forwards V Options – Calls & Puts; European & American
  • Options: Pricing (The Black & Scholes Model) Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega & Rho and their implications
  • Futures – Market Correlation; Margin Payments, Ticks etc.
  • Currency Swaps
Day Four: Using Derivatives to Manage Risk
  • Risk or a Risk Management Tool?
  • Controlling Derivative Trading
  • Interest Rate & Commodity Derivatives
  • Other Derivatives: Credit Default Obligations & Credit Default Swaps & Exotic Derivatives, Swaptions etc
  • The Impact on Financial Statements
  • CASE STUDY: Using Derivatives (Forwards, Options, Futures & Swaps) to Manage Risk
Day Five: Trading Techniques and Strategies in Foreign Exchange Markets
  • The Six Forces of Forex
  • Fundamental Analysis and Leading Market Indicators
  • Technical Analysis and Patterns and Forecast Methods
  • The 20 Issues you must consider dealing with Forex Markets
  • Tips for Successful Trading in Forex Markets
  • Simulation: a Trading day in Forex Platform

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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When will I receive the confirmation for my registration/s?

Upon successful registration, processing window will take not more than 24 hours from the time of registration. An email including the registration confirmation, invoice and joining instructions will be sent to the provided email address.

What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
  • Credit Card

How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.