概要

This tutorial describes the concept of structured products and examines the development of the market. Investor motivations, the basics of construction, and key risks are all investigated. This tutorial explores the most popular types of structured product and some of the structures that are specific to particular asset classes.

宗旨

On completion of this tutorial, you will be able to:
- Explain the basics of structured products (SPs)
- Describe how the market for SPs has developed
- Outline the lifecycle of a typical structured product
- Understand why investors might use SPs as opposed to other instruments
- Show how a simple SP is constructed and outline the key risks associated with SPs
- Describe the common elements utilised in structured products across different asset classes
- Outline the major structures used in specific asset classes

內容

Module 1: Structured Products - An Introduction
Topic 1: Overview of Structured Products
Topic 2: Market Development
Topic 3: Lifecycle of a Structured Product
Topic 4: Key Product Considerations for Investors
Topic 5: Product Construction & Risks

Module 2: Structured Products - Major Types
Topic 1: Key Elements of Structured Products
Topic 2: Asset Specific Structures