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Corporate Finance Institute

Foreign Exchange Fundamentals

via Corporate Finance Institute

Overview

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Foreign Exchange Fundamentals Course Overview This prep course on foreign exchange (“FX”) covers the fundamental knowledge you need to know about the FX markets. You will learn more about the historical development of the FX market, the different exchange systems that exist, and the many market participants. You will also learn about various foreign exchange platforms, along with regulations.Foreign Exchange Fundamentals Learning Objectives Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 
  • Outline the historical development of the foreign exchange market.
  • Describe the different foreign exchange systems that exist.
  • Identify the market participants in the foreign exchange market.
  • Identify foreign exchange platforms that facilitate foreign exchange transactions.
  • Examine the settlement process and various market drivers.
  • Identify the markets regulatory architecture.
Who Should Take This Course? This foreign exchange course is great for anyone looking to understand more about capital markets. It teaches a generic overview of foreign exchange and is a great prep course for more advanced topics in FX. This course is designed to equip anyone who desires to begin a career in fixed income, equity, sales, trading, or other areas of finance with the fundamental knowledge of foreign exchange. 

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
  • Foreign Exchange History
  • Exchange Rate Regimes
  • Market Participants
  • Foreign Exchange Platforms
  • Settlement Process
  • Market Drivers
  • Regulatory Environment
  • Course Summary
  • Qualified Assessment

Taught by

Guy O'Loughnane

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