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.
Hedge Funds
Course Outline
After years of spectacular growth, the Hedge Fund industry has gone through some serious challenges since late 2007. This seminar explains the basic structure of the Hedge Fund industry, including the functions of Prime Brokers and Administrators. We outline a variety of different trading strategies and evaluate Hedge Fund performance and size. We examine the role of the regulators and will also outline how the industry is adapting itself in today's ever-changing environment.
- A brief history of the development the Hedge Fund industry
- The industry size and the big names
- Their position in world markets
- Their structures and regulatory environment
- Different trading strategies
- Potential Threats to the Industry
- Current Trends and Future Prospects
Course Objectives
To provide a foundation of knowledge about Hedge Funds their history and role in modern financial markets.
Who Should Attend?
Those looking for an overall insight into the way in which Hedge Funds operate and their overall impact on world financial markets. Those who work in a specialised field within the securities market and who wish to see how their specialist knowledge fits into the overall operations of their organisation. Those in the insurance and fund management considering placing capital into this low regulatory but high performing sector. Those who wish to update their knowledge of a marketplace which has changed beyond recognition in recent years.
Traders, Sales, Analysts, Financial Advisers, Wealth Management, Graduates, Accountants, Retail Investors, HR professionals, Public Service Providers, SME’s.
Learning Outcomes
- Answers the question - What is a Hedge Fund?
- Uncovers the mystery misconceptions surrounding the industry
- Where and how the fit in to modern financial markets.
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