Introduction to Investments
Description
This 1 hour CPD webinar forms part of the 2022 SIFS Essentials Programme and is presented by Paul Groden. It provides an introductory overview of the investment industry and financial markets.
Content
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The investment universe: equities, bonds, and real estate
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Macro-economic trends – the dramatic return of inflation
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Central bank policies and investor risk appetite
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Diversification and asset allocation
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Asset classes and digital developments
Speaker
Paul Darroch GrodenExpert trainer, Finance, business strategy & soft skills at the School of International Financial Services |
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Paul is a freelance tutor specialising in finance, business strategy, and soft skills. He has worked for over twenty years in leading global firms, primarily in securitisation, structured products and change management. Paul gained a first-class degree in Modern History from Oxford University, where he was a Centenary Scholar at St Hugh’s College. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in Business Studies with Distinction from the London School of Economics. He is winner of the Shell Economist Writing Prize and is the author of two published books. Paul is a Fellow of CIMA and a Chartered Fellow of CISI. He is the current President of CISI Jersey branch. |
Suitable for
This courses is suitable for all financial services professionals.
Learning Outcomes
Having attended this webinar, delegates will:
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Gain an understanding of the basics of financial markets and asset classes
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Demystify some of the common terminology in the sector
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Understand the challenges of the macro-economic environment