Foreign Exchange - Fundamentals

Learning Name:

Foreign Exchange - Fundamentals

Overview

Foreign exchange refers to the practice of buying or selling currency from one country using the currency of another. The demand for foreign exchange transactions are driven by the movement of people between countries, and by trade and commerce. This course explores these markets, players and products. Foreign Exchange - Fundamentals is essential training for parties involved in foreign exchange transactions, or those people working in the financial services industry looking for a high level introduction to foreign exchange.

Objectives

At the successful completion of this unit, you should be able to understand and explain:

- The structure and interrelation of FX markets
- The main players in FX markets
- Standard terminology
- The basis for the value of a currency
- Factors influencing FX rates
- Risk and risk management in relation to FX dealings

Duration

8 hours (nominal)