Wealth Management
[Webinar] Certified Private Wealth Professional (CPWP) Module 1 Refresher Programme: Topic 2 - Derivatives and Structured Products
Overview
This course is designed to cover the important concepts and practices of derivative trading in Hong Kong and around the world, along with the important concepts and practices of structured products.
Objective
On completing this course, you should be able to:
a. Understand the nature of financial derivatives and structured products;
b. Understand the functions and risks associated with derivatives trading;
c. Explain the basic features, benefits and risks of the major categories of derivatives (including forward, futures, options and swaps) and structured products category;
d. Understand the concepts behind the pricing of the major categories of derivatives including the factors impacting their valuation;
e. Design a derivative strategy and a structured product strategy based on customer's needs and risk appetite; and
f. Understand the major categories of financial derivatives (exchange-traded vs. over-the-counter (“OTC”)) and structured products (capital protected vs. yield enhancement, various asset linked structured products).
Content
1. Introduction on Derivatives and Structured Products
2. Derivative Markets
3. Futures and Forwards
4. Options
5. Structured Products
Who should attend
It is primarily targeted to CPWP candidates who wish to take the CPWP Module 1 Paper 1 Examination. It is also relevant to those PWM practitioners who would like to enhance their knowledge and skills in wealth management products.
Financial Incentive Scheme of the WAM Pilot Programme
This is one of the eligible courses / seminars under the Financial Incentive Scheme (“The Scheme”) of the WAM Pilot Programme.
Eligible in-service practitioners of the financial services industry could apply for a reimbursement up to 80% of the course / seminar fees, or a maximum of HK$10,000 per person throughout the period of 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2023 upon satisfactory completion.
Each individual may apply for reimbursement for more than one course / seminar subject to a maximum of HK$10,000 but each course / seminar can only be reimbursed once.
The duly signed application form together with the FIVE supporting documents must be submitted within FOUR months from the last day of the course / seminar attended. Please refer to the WAM Pilot Programme website for more details.
WAM Pilot Programme Special Requirements
If you plan to apply for reimbursement under the Financial Incentive Scheme (FIS), please ensure your device/computer has the camera feature or with webcam installed as you are required to turn on your camera throughout the webinar.
Speaker/Course Instructor
Jason has had a 20-year banking career in the APAC region. Before starting training, he was as Managing Director and Head of Listed Derivatives and OTC Clearing for Deutsche Bank in APAC. Jason has rich hands-on experience at a senior level, having been responsible for the management of the sales teams and the regulatory and compliance performance of the business across APAC.
He holds CISI Global Securities Operations and CISI Extended Certificate in Investment Operations (International Securities & Investment, Operational Risk, Derivatives Operations) qualifications. He also holds qualifications with the Singapore Institute of Banking and Finance. He was educated in the UK at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.