Introduction

Claradan Workshops

Claradan sets itself apart from its peers by bringing the subject of behavioural analysis alive through its experiences of successfully applying this knowledge to real situations and solutions over many years. Claradan’s series of Applied Behavioural Finance workshops is the result of this work.

The trading series is the product of over 25 years trading in London, Dubai and Tokyo in a variety of products. The application and utilisation of behavioural knowledge in individual performance management and development as well as in the identification of market trends and opportunities.

Claradan has published financial market analysis from a behavioural perspective for several years and this content can be found online:

FT Alphaville, Twitter, Linkedin, Claradan’s View Blog as well as industry publications.

Claradan’s business applications of Behavioural Finance are derived from its consultancy work in a variety of areas including; Software, Tax Advisory, Accountancy, Financial Services and Commercial Property.

 

An Introduction to Foreign Exchange

 

Course Outline

The Global Foreign Exchange (FX) market trades more than $3 trillion 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 seminar covers a full overview of the FX market, including:

• Background of Foreign Exchange

         - How the currency markets evolved and what is a Currency Pair?

         - The Interbank Market: What is it and how does it work?

         - Understanding Basis Points

          - Market Terminology

• Why is Currency trading popular?

         - The realities of a 24 hour market

         - Liquidity, spreads, volatility and leverage.

• What Factors drives FX Markets?

        - The impact of factors such as interest rates, unemployment numbers and other international events 

        - The role played by Central Banks, Investment Banks and International Corporations.

 

Course Objectives

To provide a foundation of knowledge in Foreign exchange, what drives and influences prices.

 

Who Should Attend?

Traders, Sales, Analysts, Financial Advisers, Wealth Management, Graduates, Accountants, Retail Investors, HR professionals, Public Service Providers, SME’s.

 

Learning Outcomes

• How FX markets work
• How prices are constructed and influenced
• The key drivers of market trends
• The benefits of FX trading

 

Contact sales@claradan.co.uk