Overview

This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 looks at the fundamentals of corporate actions from a number of different perspectives. It also discusses the role of the various participants in the corporate actions processing chain, with particular emphasis on the part played by custodians.

Module 2 looks at the major corporate action event types – mandatory, voluntary, and mandatory with options. Examples of each are provided, with the focus on the most popular events in the corporate actions marketplace.

Objective

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe corporate actions from a number of different perspectives and outline the roles of the key participants in the corporate actions processing chain
- Identify the primary records that custodians maintain in order to process corporate actions
- Describe the main corporate action events, including mandatory actions, mandatory actions with options, and voluntary actions

Content

Module 1: Corporate Actions - An Introduction
Topic 1: Overview of Corporate Actions
Topic 2: Custodians Record Keeping & Reporting

Module 2: Corporate Actions - Major Types
Topic 1: Mandatory Corporate Actions
Topic 2: Voluntary Corporate Actions