Aspect Advisory

Understanding FX Markets and Products

13th June, 2024

17th September, 2024

09:00 – 17:00 CET

Virtual | On-site

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Understanding FX Markets and Products

19th September, 2023 (S1) |

13th June, 2024 (S2)

28th June, 2024 (S2)

09:00 – 17:00 CET

28th June, 2024 (S2)

Virtual | On-site

28th June, 2024 (S2)

Refer pricing structure

28th June, 2024 (S2)

UNDERSTANDING FX MARKETS AND PRODUCTS

OVERVIEW:

FX Trading is a challenging concept due to the duality of FX rates and the associated market usances. The seminar discusses the different concepts of FX trading, -products and -strategies. Besides the traditional spot trading, FX outright and forward trading are analysed. Furthermore, the mechanics and advantages of FX futures are discussed. Finally, the use and pricing of cross currencies are presented.

COURSE CONTENT

1 Day Seminar:

  • Understanding FX Markets and Products

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

We believe that this seminar is most useful for participants from:

  • Front and Back Office
  • Risk controlling
  • Internal audit
  • Anybody interested in financial market products and trading strategies

SEMINAR FORMAT AND INFORMATION

FORMAT:

  • This seminar will be conducted in English
  • This session will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. On completion of your registration you will receive a link to the meeting

SCHEDULE:

  • On completion of your registration and payment confirmation you will receive the finalised schedule two weeks prior to the event

COURSE MATERIAL:

  • Sessions are recorded and could be obtained on request at the end of the seminar 
  • Trainers presentation slide decks could be obtained on request at the end of the seminar
  • Certificates will be awarded at the completion of the seminar

 

CERTIFICATES:

  • Certificates will be emailed to the participants on completion of the seminar

 

CUSTOMISED OFFERING

KEY POINTS:

  • Regulatory topics can be tailored to country-specific frameworks
  • Seminar content can be customised based on the participants region 
  • All seminars can be run “virtually” (depending on the participants preference)
  • All seminars can be held “on-site” (depending on the participants preference)
  • All training sessions can be offered “on-site” in Frankfurt subject to a minimum of 3 participants attending any given seminar and they each prefer the “on-site” training option
  • Every “on-site” training seminar will be a “hybrid” event, offering participants the ability to also connect virtually (if preferred)
  • Trainings will take place >= participants at the regular rate of 900 EUR
  • One-on-One / coaching sessions can be offered either as an “on-site” or “virtual” meeting. The rates would be 1,300 EUR for “virtual” and 1,300 EUR + expenses of the  trainer for “on-site” (Indicative expenses within Europe: 200 EUR – 500 EUR)
  • All costs indicated above are excluding VAT 

 

If you are interested in customising this seminar for your staff, we will be happy to do so. Please send us your inquiry to aaa@aspectadvisory.eu or simply fill the form given below with your details.

SEMINAR PRICING STRUCTURES

Every seminar listed can be offered either as a “virtual” or “on-site” seminar depending on the participant/s preference and requirement.

STANDARD PACKAGE

Standard Content, Public Seminar, Connect virtually from anywhere
900 Per Day
  • Enhance professional development and be exposed to new perspectives
  • Seminars will take place only if two or more participants register for the event
  • In the event only one participant registers, the seminar may be cancelled, he/she may opt for another date or agree to the one-on-one coaching option @ 1300 EUR/per day
  • Receive a certificate at the end of the seminar
  • Access to the trainers presentation material (PPT, recordings)

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING

Standard Content, Individual Training, Virtual / On-site
(hosted at a venue in Frankfurt)
1300 Per Day + Trainers expenses for on-site
  • Receive personalised attention
  • Enjoy the flexibility, accountability and ensure confidentiality
  • If the "virtual" option is selected it will be 1300 EUR/per day
  • Receive a certificate at the end of the seminar
  • Access to the trainers presentation material (PPT, recordings)

BESPOKE TRAINING

Customised Content, Virtual / On-site - hosted at a venue in Frankfurt
1300 Per Day + Trainers expenses for on-site + Content preparation fee
(will depend on the requirement)
  • Specifically designed content based on the requirement and needs
  • Enjoy the flexibility, accountability and ensure confidentiality
  • If the "virtual" option is selected it will cost €1300/per day + the content preparation fee
  • Receive a certificate at the end of the seminar
  • Access to the trainers presentation material (PPT, recordings)

TO REGISTER

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MEET OUR TRAINERS

The expert panel of trainers at Aspect Advisory Academy are specialists in the fields of financial consulting, data science, professors of finance, experts in financial technology. They bring with them extensive industry knowledge and experience offering you real-world strategic business insight and financial acumen to assist you with concepts and frameworks that will create an impact on your organisation.

They are committed to building and developing financial leaders who are future ready.

PROF. DR CHRISTIAN SCHMALTZ

Partner, Aspect Advisory

Christian has worked with finance and risk divisions in banks across Europe and in South Africa…

His broad experience ranges from instrument pricing, limit setting systems for market risk, instrument cash flow analysis and liquidity stress testing, to dynamic capital allocation concepts. Christian is a professor of finance at the Aarhus University in Denmark and a visiting researcher at Deutsche Bundesbank. He lectures frequently at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management for Bank Controlling and Liquidity Risk Management, and provides training on all aspects of banking regulation, covering all risk types. His research is centred around practical challenges in implementing regulation reflected in publications on Basel III – compliance, liquidity risk management and risk reporting. Apart from participating in research conferences, Christian is also a regular speaker at practitioner conferences.

DR CHRISTIAN SCHAEFFLER

Partner, Aspect Advisory

Christian has worked with finance, risk and IT divisions in the finance and insurances sector across Europe and America over the past 15 years…

His broad experience ranges from regulatory reporting, risk management (market, credit and liquidity) accounting and the (prototypical) IT implementation of the requirements. Before Christian joined the Aspect Advisory family, he was a professor of finance and banking at the university of applied science in Munich, co-founder of a German based consulting boutique and partner of a well-established consulting company in Germany. In addition to his consulting activities, he works as speaker/lecturer for Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and the Association of German Public Banks.

After an apprenticeship as a bank clerk, he obtained the diploma degree in business administration from the University of Augsburg, Germany and his PhD at the Centre for Practical Quantitative Finance at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany.

STUART THOMSON

Partner, Aspect Advisory

Stuart has focused his 17-year career in Risk and Finance themes, by assisting large Banks, multilaterals and DFI’s across Europe, Africa and the MENA region to design, develop, enhance and implement sustainable, robust and market-leading approaches to the challenges facing the financial sector…

Stuart specialises in themes affecting corporate finance, specifically those which support group and business strategy through organic and inorganic growth planning, as well as post-merger integration and optimisation. His projects focus deeply on the development of agile, robust and comprehensive enterprise risk management frameworks, including developing proactive regulatory amenability for large entities.

Stuart obtained his Commerce (PPE) and LLB degrees from the University of Cape Town and studied Advanced Corporate Finance at the London School of Economics.

EVAN JACKSON

Director, Aspect Advisory

Evan’s background comprises of financial mathematics, data analytics and software engineering. He has considerable experience working in quantitative modelling, data and application development across industries of Finance, Fintech and Utilities, with expertise in designing, developing and deploying data-driven, cloud-based and native applications…

He also has a keen interest in machine learning, blockchain technologies and fintech.

Evan holds a BSc (Eng.) in Civil Engineering and a MPhil. specialising in Mathematical Finance from the University of Cape Town.

DARIO RUGGIERO

Director, Aspect Advisory

Dario Ruggiero is a Senior Manager of the Aspect Advisory Group. Before that, he worked for many years as a Senior Consultant for a large reporting provider…

His main focus was on consulting and technical implementation of regulatory innovations at large retail banks, private banks and German state banks.

His expertise spans the areas of clearing houses, RWA calculation, credit risk mitigation and reporting requirements (e.g. capital and liquidity requirements) at European level and ESG risks. In addition, he has very good knowledge of the reporting software BAIS.

MUTALE MWILA

ESG & Climate Expert, Aspect Advisory

Mutale has worked on climate focused and sustainable finance projects with banks in South Africa and Europe. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Financial Technology and obtained a Business Science degree, both from the University of Cape Town. Mutale provides advisory services to advance business strategies for financial institutions with the aim of supporting the transition to a more climate resilient, lower carbon and sustainable, socially inclusive economy.

TITOSE CHEMBEZI

Digital Assets Expert, Aspect Advisory

Titose has worked with leading global Blockchain Protocol companies and projects in the CBDC industry.

She holds a Master’s degree in Financial Technology  from the University of Cape Town and a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Botswana. Titose provides advisory services to help financial institutions with fintech solutions and implementation.

EQUIP YOURSELF WITH ESSENTIAL TOOLS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR FUTURE LEADERS

Aspect Advisory Academy provides you a host of tools to equip you to enhance your ability so that you can help your organisation manage risk, develop strategic insight and set realistic performance goals.

BESPOKE TRAINING SOLUTIONS

LET US KNOW HOW YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CUSTOMISE YOUR SEMINAR

Today’s leaders are those who understand the complexities of a changing landscape. They work towards ensuring their companies are well prepared to make necessary policy decisions and develop impactful strategies which will exhibit the productive and innovative nature of their organisations.

Whether you are interested in how to mitigate risks, be well versed to use financial instruments, stay up to date with the changes in regulation or ensure your company prioritises ESG, we will work with you and tailor every aspect of the programme to ensure your team has a unique experience and the programmes meet the organisation’s specific needs.

The added value and exclusivity associated with personalised tailor made seminars will come at an additional fee depending on the overall requirement.

We would love to hear from you and develop bespoke learning solutions for your organisation that will address your company’s challenges and deliver desired outcomes more effectively.

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