CFA Institute Derivatives

The Bilateral World vs The Cleared World

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:53:41

These comments, from ISDA, show the challenges and differences being faced as the derivatives markets evolve in the new regulatory regime.

Variance Swaps and CBOE S&P 500 Variance Futures

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:58:42

Exchange-traded variance swaps will have characteristics that mimic OTC trading and provide and much needed new venue for this rapidly expanding marketplace.

Everyone Needs Derivatives

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:21:37

The CEO of the Investment Company Institute discusses why mutual funds need to use derivatives to manage risk, invest more efficiently, and gain investment exposures that are difficult or costly to access directly.

Chinese Futures Markets: Coming off a Booming Decade

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:36:13

China's futures markets have shown impressive gains in volume and product listings and still contains the potential for continued growth in light of all that is not yet trading in their markets.

Can Investing in Volatility Help Meet Your Portfolio Objectives?

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:56:07

The author investigates the impact on risk and return of adding direct investments in volatility to traditional investment portfolios. The results indicate that long positions in volatility can help reduce total portfolio risk and short positions in ...

Exploiting Option Information in the Equity Market

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:31:01

Public option market information contains exploitable information for equity investors for an investable universe of liquid large-cap stocks. Strategies based on several option measures predict returns and alphas on the underlying stock. Transaction ...

Equity Derivatives Standardization: A Critical Element in Curbing Systematic Risk

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:21:36

More standardization and central clearing of OTC equity derivatives are keys to reducing systemic financial risks. The publication of new International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) definitions for derivatives in 2011 was an important first ...

Course 1010 - IFRS Fundamentals - Abu Dhabi

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:03:53

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This four-day course provides a detailed overview of the major technical issues encountered when producing ...

Course 1000 - IFRS Immersion Workshop - London

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:09:40

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This eight-day dual-instructor workshop provides a detailed review of all significant technical IFRS requirements. ...

Course 1740 - IFRS Overview for Banks and Other Financial Institutions - Miami

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:01:19

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This?two day course explores international financial reporting practices for banks and other financial ...

Course 1209 - IFRS for Derivatives and Hedging - London

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:10:29

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This course is ideal for delegates with a basic knowledge of accounting for financial instruments who want to ...

Course 1740 - IFRS Overview for Banks and Other Financial Institutions - London

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:11:20

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day course explores international financial reporting practices for banks and other financial institutions ...

Course 1025 - Major IFRS and U.S. GAAP Differences - London

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:03:28

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two-day workshop provides an in-depth review and illustration of the critical differences between U.S. GAAP ...

Course 1209 - IFRS for Derivatives and Hedging - Calgary

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:20:27

Course 1700 - IFRS for Utility Companies - Calgary

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:34:38

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This two day course examines in detail international accounting issues and their effect on electric utility ...

Interest Rate Derivatives 1: Hedging and Managing Risk

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:07:51

Course Objectives: Explore the relationship between futures, forwards and FRAs Build a zero coupon yield curve Construct hedges Price and revalue swaps Structure asset and debt swaps Design, price and use caps, floors, collars and ...

Index Linked Bonds and Inflation Derivatives

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:13:00

The market for index-linked bonds and inflation derivatives is growing rapidly. This program covers the mechanics of the instruments, their valuation, and how they can be used to take or hedge inflation exposure alone or embedded in other structures. ...

Course 1015 - IFRS Fundamentals with U.S. GAAP Comparison - Las Vegas

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:44:07

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This five day interactive workshop examines in detail the technical issues involved in IFRS and summarizes the ...

Course 1016 - IFRS Fundamentals with Nigerian GAAP Comparison - Abuja

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:52:39

Course 1010 - IFRS Fundamentals - Denver

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:10:14

Members of CFA Institute receive a 20% discount off the standard program price by entering code ?CFA20? during the registration process. This four day course provides a detailed overview of the major technical issues encountered when producing ...

CDS and Synthetic CDOs Explained

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:05:54

An explanation of how credit default swaps (CDS) and synthetic collateralized debt obligations (CDO) work and why they frequently suffer from conflicts of interest.