International Finance

Gain a clear understanding of international finance

Who will benefit from this course?
Graduate recruits in Corporate Treasury and Accounting departments, or in Banks
Non-financial managers seeking to understand international finance
Auditors responsible for treasury
Compliance staff
Corporate sales staff
Investment managers investing in companies

The type of organisations that will benefit from this course:
Multinational companies (MNCs)
Banks that provide products and services to MNCs
Housing Associations and Building Societies
Private equity and Institutional investors with a focus on corporates

Objective of the course
To provide an overview of the financial management of a multinational company, i.e., the financial risks it faces, the instruments available to manage them, and the international sources of finance available to it.  The course will also discuss the causes and lessons of the global financial crisis.

What you will gain from this course
An understanding of the financial management of a multinational company, the sources and types of finance available to it domestically and internationally, and the financial instruments available to manage its various financial risks. This understanding will enable you to deal confidently with finance professionals and the jargon, and assess the potential impact of global financial developments on your company.

The minimum knowledge expected of each delegate
No prior knowledge.  The course is intended to be an introduction to many important aspects of international finance, though some aspects will provide a foundation for more advanced analysis later on.

Programme Contents

Introduction
Macro-financial risks
Corporate risk
The Global financial crisis-an analysis and discussion
Credit risk
Liquidity risk
Currency risk
Interest rate risk
Operational risk
Risk policy
Course summary and conclusion

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