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Introduction to Money Markets
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
2 Weeks
Learn about the main product categories and pricing conventions within the Money Market sector using real-world scenarios. This course begins with an understanding of money market instruments and how money market products are traded. You will learn about Certificate of Deposits, Commercial Paper, Repurchase Agreements, and Federal Funds. We’ll wrap up this course with an understanding of money-market returns....
$89
Introduction to Time Value of Money
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
2 Weeks
Learn about Time Value of Money and how to calculate internal rate of return (IRR), present value (PV) and future value (FV). In this course, you will learn about time preference and the economic components of nominal interest rates. We will demonstrate the quantitative methods used to value products with multiple cash flows over longer time periods....
$89
Introduction to Foreign Exchange (FX)
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
2 Weeks
Get introduced to the structure and trading conventions of the foreign exchange markets. This course discusses the structure and trading conventions of the foreign exchange (FX) markets for both spot (immediate delivery) and forward (future delivery) transactions. You will learn about the characteristics of foreign exchange markets and how to calculate FX rates....
$89
Capital Markets and Key Participants
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
2 Weeks
Learn about global financial markets, including the structure and types of capital markets, and how to identify key participants and their impact on the market. This course explores the economic interplay between financial intermediaries (indirect finance) and markets (direct finance) in allocating capital and creating investment opportunities. Introduction to Global Financial Markets...
$59
Money Markets, Foreign Exchange and Time Value of Money
by Jack Farmer , Chris Thomas- 0.0
4 Weeks
Get introduced to the money markets, foreign exchange and time-value of money. This course begins with a look at the four core financial markets and the three main classes of derivatives. You will learn how to distinguish the global trends in volume for each of the plain vanilla financial products and show the macroeconomic reasons for those trends....
$199
Financial Analysis of Insurance Companies Professional Certificate Examination
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
1 Weeks
Gain an understanding of the analysis methods needed to assess the financial strength & operating performance of insurance companies in the US. Ready to earn a professional certificate and stand out in your field? The exam comprises 24 questions, timed at one hour. To qualify for the certificate, learners must receive a grade of at least 70% or higher....
$152
Insurance Reserving, Risk Management and Analysis of Key Performance and Financial Indicators
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn the key performance and financial indicators that will allow you to analyze and value an insurance company. In this course, learners will look at how reserving works for P&C, Life and Annuity lines of business. Learners will also explore how regulators calculate risk-based capital (RBC) and use it to monitor the solvency of insurance companies under their jurisdiction....
$199
Accounting System Structure and Information Management
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
4 Weeks
Get introduced to accounting concepts and learn how accountants measure income and record transactions. This course begins with an introduction to financial accounting and explains how accounting information assists in making decisions. We’ll look at the components of the balance sheet and analyze the effect of transactions on the balance sheet equation....
$50
Forwards and Futures
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
3 Weeks
Develop a comprehensive, practical understanding of forwards and futures including market conventions, contract specifications, valuation, and trading strategies Forwards and Futures play an extremely important role in the current world of finance and investment. Long-term investors, speculators, and hedgers extensively use them. They enable market participants to establish large positions with smaller market impacts and lower transaction costs....
$199
Financial Analysis of Insurance Companies – Industry Overview and Analysis of Financial and Regulatory Reporting
by Jack Farmer- 0.0
3 Weeks
Take a deep dive into the operating practices, accounting methodology, and regulatory environment of the insurance industry. Want to gain a solid understanding of the unique analysis methods needed to assess the financial strength and operating performance of insurance companies in the US and Europe? We will then look at the trends in premium and investment income for this sector....
$199