Overview
Understanding the Capital Markets requires a synthesis of finance theory, economic insight and market dynamics. The LSEG Finance Essentials program offers students and market practitioners the opportunity to build a clear understanding of the markets and finance. Designed by industry-leading instructors at Training the Street and finance experts at LSEG, the program offers a carefully organized educational series that delivers a clear framework of the foundations of the Capital Markets.
Hear from the Group Head of Capital Markets at LSEG on the value of the programme.
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Course Outline
Introduction to LSEG Workspace
Discover the exciting world of finance with this program built by our capital markets experts. Get introduced to the learning objectives of the course and the power of LSEG Workspace to explore Capital Markets on your personalized journey.
Capital Markets Introduction
Program introduction that discusses the breadth and scale of the capital markets. An overview of key factors shaping the evolution of markets and the critical role of cash, time and risk in security valuation.
Economics
Economic and fiscal policy drives activity in the capital markets. Review the key economic measures such as employment and inflation, important institutions and the role of banks.
Capital Markets Overview
An overview of the key asset class and their attributes. Understand the connection between risk and return and the various participants active in the markets. New investment standards such as ESG are also explored.
Foreign Exchange
Foreign Exchange is the world's largest market and affects all companies who are active between countries. Common quoting conventions, exchange rate determination and common derivatives are covered.
Fixed Income
Understand the terms, structure and pricing of government and corporate bonds including the role of credit rating agencies. Learn the calculation of common bond valuation metrics such as Yield to Maturity and Duration.
Equities
Explore the diverse world of equities all the way from simple common equity to equity options are traded on an exchange. The creation and use of stock indices, the role of equity research and valuation, equity trading and an introduction to the Capital Asset Pricing Model ("CAPM") are all covered.
Excel and Codebook
LSEG Workspace easily integrates one of the largest financial databases with the data analytic power of Python. Whether you are just starting or a seasoned programmer, Codebook provides you with unequalled ease of use and access to powerful code libraries and features. LSEG Workspace also provides finance professionals with a wealth of Excel resources and templates. Explore the formula builder and pre-built templates to create dynamic spreadsheets with links to live data.
Certificate of Completion
Receive a globally recognized certificate that demonstrates your knowledge signed by LSEG’s Group Head of Capital Markets. Upon successful completion of a final assessment you will be issued a certificate that you can easily share with peers and future employers on LinkedIn.
For Professors
Provide your students with the essentials of Capital Markets knowledge to help them make the most of your classroom experience. The LSEG Finance Essentials program provides a thorough introduction to the key asset classes and the drivers of valuation for each. Self-paced modules enriched with real world examples and analysis using LSEG Workspace, are divided into easy to understand chapters that cover the vital essentials in the capital markets. A challenging final assessment ensures that students have completed the program. The certification can be integrated into course curriculum with Professor reports available to monitor progress.
Certification
LSEG Finance Essentials
Master Finance and Capital Markets essential knowledge with LSEG Workspace. Covering everything from economics to currencies to the stock market, this accessible and self-paced eLearning program has been designed by finance professionals to help you master the core concepts while using LSEG Workspace.
Master Finance and Capital Markets essential knowledge with LSEG Workspace. Covering everything from economics to currencies to the stock market, this accessible and self-paced eLearning program has been designed by finance professionals to help you master the core concepts while using LSEG Workspace.