Introduction to Bond Markets Qualification (IBMQ)
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Introduction
Objective
Who should attend
The Bond Market is a global credit market where individuals and governments can lend and borrow money. There they can create debts as its principal activity, or buy and sell debts as its secondary market.
The Introduction to Bond Market Qualification (IBMQ) is an introductory level programme intended for anyone seeking a sound foundation in the analysis of fixed income securities.
The syllabus offers an overview of fixed income market products and participants and explains the key features of fixed income securities including government bonds, corporate bonds and many more. In addition, it provides candidates with the basic quantitative tools they will need to begin analysing fixed income securities.
Course Outline
Bonds
• Fixed Income Markets
• Fundamental Features of Bonds
• Bond Types and Market Sectors
Analysing Bonds
• Bond Price Quotation and Accrued Interest
• Calculating Accrued Interest
• Bond Price and Yield
• Calculating Yield to Maturity