Corporate Capital Markets Training Course

1. What is a capital market?

1. Definition and purpose
2. Historical evolution
3. Comparison with money markets

2. Types of capital markets

1. Primary vs. secondary markets
2. Equity markets
3. Debt markets
4. Derivatives markets

3. What is the global capital market?

1. Characteristics of global capital markets
2. Importance in the global economy
3. Major global capital markets

4. Market professionals

1. Retail investors
2. Institutional investors
3. Market makers and brokers
4. Regulators

5. Roles of market professionals

1. Financing and investing
2. Market liquidity provision
3. Price discovery
4. Regulation and supervision

Introduction to equity markets

1. Basics of equity and stock markets
2. Role in capital formation
3. Equity vs. debt financing

2. Primary and secondary markets

1. Differences and functions
2. Process of going public
3. Role of secondary markets in liquidity

3. IPO process and requirements

1. Steps in an IPO
2. Legal and regulatory requirements
3. Role of investment banks

4. Trading mechanisms and regulations

1. Order types and trading sessions
2. Regulatory framework
3. Market abuse and insider trading laws

5. Equity valuation methods

1. Fundamental analysis
2. Technical analysis
3. Valuation models (DCF, comparables)

Introduction to debt markets

1. Definition and importance
2. Comparison with equity markets
3. Types of debt securities

2. Types of debt instruments

1. Bonds
2. Debentures
3. Commercial papers
4. Government securities

3. Bond pricing and yield calculations

1. Bond pricing fundamentals
2. Yield to maturity (YTM)
3. Interest rate risk

4. Credit ratings and credit risk

1. Credit rating agencies
2. Impact of credit ratings on yields
3. Managing credit risk

5. Corporate bond issuance and trading

1. Issuance process
2. Secondary market trading
3. Bond market liquidity

Introduction to derivatives markets

1. Definition and functions
2. Types of derivative contracts
3. Importance in financial markets

2. Types of derivatives instruments

1. Forwards and futures
2. Options
3. Swaps

3. Futures and options trading mechanics

1. Contract specifications
2. Margin requirements
3. Settlement procedures

4. Hedging strategies using derivatives

1. Basic hedging concepts
2. Examples of hedging strategies
3. Effectiveness of hedging

5. Derivatives regulations and market structure

1. Regulatory environment
2. Market participants and infrastructure
3. Recent developments in derivatives markets

What is investment banking?

1. Services offered
2. Role in capital markets
3. Structure of an investment bank

2. Capital raising and financing options

1. Equity financing
2. Debt financing
3. Hybrid instruments

3. Mergers and acquisitions

1. Types of M&A
2. M&A process
3. Valuation in M&A transactions

4. Leveraged buyouts

1. Basics of LBOs
2. Structure of an LBO deal
3. Role of private equity

5. Debt and equity underwriting

1. Underwriting process
2. Syndication
3. Role of underwriters

Market risk

1. Types of market risk
2. Measurement and management
3. Value at risk (VaR)

2. Credit risk

1. Definition and types
2. Credit risk measurement
3. Mitigation techniques

3. Liquidity risk

1. Understanding liquidity risk
2. Liquidity risk management
3. Contingency funding plans

4. Operational risk

1. Definition and examples
2. Operational risk management framework
3. Business continuity planning

5. Regulatory risk

1. Impact of regulatory changes
2. Managing compliance
3. Regulatory reporting requirements

Introduction to securities regulations

1. Purpose of securities regulations
2. Key regulatory bodies
3. Evolution of securities laws

2. SEC and FINRA regulations

1. Role of the SEC
2. Role of FINRA
3. Key regulations and compliance requirements

3. Compliance and ethics in capital markets

1. Importance of compliance
2. Ethical standards in finance
3. Compliance programs and controls

4. Anti-money laundering regulations

1. AML basics
2. AML compliance programs
3. Reporting and surveillance requirements