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1.25 CPE Hours (Others)
Online

Programme Overview

Credit derivatives allow one party to transfer an asset's credit risk to another party without transferring ownership of the underlying asset. This tutorial outlines the basics of credit derivatives and examines the structure of a basic credit derivatives trade, known as a credit default swap (CDS). Other topics covered include the development of the market pre- and post-financial crisis, and the risks associated with undertaking credit derivatives transactions.

Programme Objective

On completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:
  • Recognize credit as a separate asset class that can be traded
  • Identify the basic structure of a credit derivative (credit default swap)
  • Recall the evolution and development of the credit derivatives market 

Programme Outline

Topic 1: Credit as an Asset Class

  • Credit Risk & Bonds
  • Credit Risk & Spreads
  • Credit Spreads & Asset Swaps
  • Credit as an Asset Class

 

Topic 2: Credit Derivative Structures

  • What is a Credit Derivative?
  • Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
    • Credit Default Swaps
    • Premiums & Spreads
    • Payments & Settlement
  • Compensation Payment
  • Reference (Deliverable) Obligations
  • Single & Multi-Name Default Swaps
  • Protection Period
  • Credit Events

  

Topic 3: Market Development

  • Credit Derivatives Pre- & Post-Crisis
  • Market Players
  • Notional Values & Market Size
  • Trade Compression
  • Central Clearing
  • Netting 
Prerequisites

Derivatives – Markets 

Training Methodology

E-Learning 24/7Estimated Completion Time75 minutes

No cancellation or change in programme enrolment once the enrolment is successful.

Intended For

Foundation Level

Schedule & Fees

Testimonial

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Programme Facilitator(s)

Programme Overview

Credit derivatives allow one party to transfer an asset's credit risk to another party without transferring ownership of the underlying asset. This tutorial outlines the basics of credit derivatives and examines the structure of a basic credit derivatives trade, known as a credit default swap (CDS). Other topics covered include the development of the market pre- and post-financial crisis, and the risks associated with undertaking credit derivatives transactions.

Programme Objective

On completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:
  • Recognize credit as a separate asset class that can be traded
  • Identify the basic structure of a credit derivative (credit default swap)
  • Recall the evolution and development of the credit derivatives market 

Programme Outline

Topic 1: Credit as an Asset Class

  • Credit Risk & Bonds
  • Credit Risk & Spreads
  • Credit Spreads & Asset Swaps
  • Credit as an Asset Class

 

Topic 2: Credit Derivative Structures

  • What is a Credit Derivative?
  • Credit Default Swaps (CDS)
    • Credit Default Swaps
    • Premiums & Spreads
    • Payments & Settlement
  • Compensation Payment
  • Reference (Deliverable) Obligations
  • Single & Multi-Name Default Swaps
  • Protection Period
  • Credit Events

  

Topic 3: Market Development

  • Credit Derivatives Pre- & Post-Crisis
  • Market Players
  • Notional Values & Market Size
  • Trade Compression
  • Central Clearing
  • Netting 
Prerequisites

Derivatives – Markets 

Training Methodology

E-Learning 24/7Estimated Completion Time75 minutes

No cancellation or change in programme enrolment once the enrolment is successful.

Intended For

Foundation Level

Programme Facilitator(s)


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