ACI Diploma

Overview

The ACI Diploma builds on the ACI Dealing Certificate and the ACI Operations Certificate and is designed to ensure that candidates acquire a superior theoretical and practical knowledge of the foreign exchange and money markets, their related instruments, and the linkages that exist between those markets and the practice of risk management. Candidates are expected to have acquired a solid grounding in the core subject areas and have the requisite skills in financial mathematics prior to matriculating for the Diploma. There are five core topics in the Diploma syllabus: 1. Financial Markets Environment 2. Foreign Exchange 3. Rates 4. FICC Derivatives 5. Financial Markets Application

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Outcome

Increase candidate opportunities nationally and internationally with a global qualification

Fulfil the requirements established by financial services authorities for regulated activities

Learn a global standard and a skill set which is unique in treasury

Enable your organization to successfully pass risk assessments conducted by regulators

Details

Developed by: ACI FMA - Financial Markets Association
Standard Total Hours: 50 Hrs
Language: English - Bilingual "English & Arabic"
Modalities: 
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Date Tenure Modality Venue
31 May 3month Virtual Virtual,English
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Outline

  • Macro-economics
  • Fundamental economic analysis
  • Bonds

  • Zero-coupon and par yields
  • Bond risk measures
  • Review of money markets
  • Repurchase agreements

  • Sell buy-backs
  • Maintenance margin
  • Securities lending
  • Review of FX forwards

  • The FX Tail and swap valuation
  • Creating forward contracts with swaps
  • Cross rate forwards and swaps
  • Applications of FX swaps

  • Creating synthetic assets and liabilities
  • FX forward forwards
  • Forward interest rates
  • Review of FRAs
  • Pricing and stripping FRAs

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Who Should Attend

  • Senior foreign exchange and money market dealersCorporate and bank treasurersSenior operations personnel Risk managers  Regulators 

Why Beacon

Quality

Beacon FinTrain prioritizes excellence in every service, ensuring top-notch, reliable, and consistent outcomes that meet and exceed client expectations.

Specialization

We focus on finance, offering expert knowledge and bespoke solutions that cater to the unique needs of finance professionals in the Middle East and Africa.

Punctuality

Time is money. We respect deadlines, delivering precise and timely results to help our clients stay ahead in the fast-paced financial world.

Guidance

Beacon FinTrain is a guiding light in finance, providing insightful advice and support to navigate the complexities of financial markets and regulations.

Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards, fostering trust and transparency in all our dealings to build lasting relationships with clients.

Flexibility

Adapting to the dynamic finance sector, we offer versatile services and solutions that align with the evolving needs of our clients.