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ASIA FINANCIAL MARKETS FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE (AFMFC)


The Asia Financial Markets Foundation Certificate (AFMFC) course aims to provide
the essential foundational knowledge required to become a successful
professional in the Asian financial markets.

With input from financial services L&D leaders across APAC, ASIFMA has designed
an introductory-level course providing an overview of all facets of the major
Asian financial markets.


It is ideal training for early career staff of Asian financial market firms or
for professionals looking to broaden their knowledge or transition into Asia
financial markets.


This flexible course is low on cognitive load and allows participants to learn
at their own pace (no off-desk time) within a minimum 13-week schedule. (maximum
6 months)



The Certificate is awarded upon passing a Final Exam.


Register Bulk Register Info

 * Course information
 * Syllabus
 * Format
 * Accreditation
 * Our Partners

COURSE INFORMATION


WHO IS IT FOR?

ASIFMA has designed this course with one primary goal: To assist our member
firms in Asia with their training needs.

This introductory-level course provides an overview of all facets of major Asian
financial markets, and is suitable for:


 * Early career staff in Asian financial market firms as an internal training
   program or complimentary training
 * Professionals looking to broaden their knowledge of businesses they closely
   work with
 * Graduates or career changers looking to enhance their career prospects by
   achieving a Certificate that recognises learning


For additional details of this course, please refer the following in the
Documents section of the Course Details:


 * Course Factsheet
 * Cohort date schedule
 * Week-wise detailed syllabus
 * Bulk Registration Information
 * Terms and Conditions






COURSE DETAILS

Level Requirement Graduate degree recommended Date 13-weeks (see Cohort date
schedule) (maximum expiry 6 months) Lessons Weekly lessons plus Certificate Exam
Location Online learning and Exam via ASIFMA’s Learning Management System (LMS)
+ Zoom sessions Language English Enrollment fees USD 1,125 Regular Fee
USD 900 ASIFMA members
USD 810 Member (Bulk)
(For bulk discount rates,
see Bulk Registration Information below). Document(s)

Course Factsheet


Cohort Date Schedule


Weekwise Detailed Syllabus

Bulk Registration Information

Terms and Condition

Cohort 1 and 2 Registrant Profiles





COURSE DETAILS

Level

Requirement
Graduate degree recommended
Date
13-weeks (see Cohort date schedule) (maximum expiry 6 months)
Lessons
Weekly lessons plus Certificate Exam
Location
Online learning and Exam via ASIFMA’s Learning Management System (LMS) + Zoom
sessions
Language
English
Enrollment fees
USD 1,125 Regular Fee
USD 900 ASIFMA members
USD 810 Member (Bulk)
(For bulk discount rates,
see Bulk Registration Information below).
Document(s)

Course Factsheet


Cohort Date Schedule


Weekwise Detailed Syllabus

Bulk Registration Information

Terms and Condition

Cohort 1 and 2 Registrant Profiles




Benefits

24/7 access on ASIFMA's Learning Management System (LMS) so you can learn at
your own pace around the schedule

Training sessions from current market practitioners with years of experience in
the industry

Certificate on completion of exam

SYLLABUS


WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Week 1


FINANCIAL MARKETS OVERVIEW

In this week, you will learn about the Financial Markets:


 * Role and Purpose of Financial Markets
 * How Banks Make Money in Financial Markets
 * Navigating the Industry - Participants Needs and Horizon
 * Navigating the Industry - Institutions and Corporates
 * Trading Platforms and Order Executions
 * Regulation in Financial Markets - Banks and Basel III
 * Navigating the Markets - Financial Market Bubbles
 * Asian Economies - Japan's Twin Bubbles
 * Asian Economies - The Asian Financial Crisis
 * Asian Economies -China's Commodity Boom
 * Asian Economies - Financial Markets in Asia

Week 2


EQUITIES MARKETS

In this week, you will learn about the Equities Markets:


 * Equity Terms, What is Equity
 * Private, Primary and Secondary Markets
 * Equity Market Platforms
 * Exchanges and Secondary Markets
 * Long Equity, Short Equity
 * Equity Order Book - Market Orders, Limit Orders, Other Equity Orders
 * Equity Swaps, Equity ETFs, Equity Index Products
 * Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
 * Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
 * Equity Prime Brokerage (PB)
 * Short Selling
 * Equity Derivatives Overview
 * Structured Products
 * What Drives Equity Prices?
 * Equity Markets in Asia

Week 3


FIXED INCOME MARKETS

In this week, you will learn about the Fixed Income Markets:


 * Discounting and Compounding PV and FV
 * Nominal and Effective Interest Rates
 * What is a Bond, Bond Price & Yield
 * What is a Yield Curve, How Does a Yield Curve Change, What Moves the Yield
   Curve?
 * Credit Risk
 * Corporate Bonds
 * Credit Ratings
 * Introduction to Securitisation
 * Introduction to Money Markets
 * T Bills Introduction, T Bill Interest Calculations
 * Commercial Paper and CDs
 * Repurchase Agreements (Repo)
 * Central Banks and their Policy Role
 * Money Creation and Money Supply
 * Monetary Policy and Financial Stability
 * Growth of the Chinese Onshore / Offshore Bond Market

Week 4


THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE MARKET

In this week, you will learn about the Foreign Exchange (FX) Markets:


 * Introduction to Foreign Exhange (FX)
 * Spot FX, Trading Spot FX
 * FX Cross Rates
 * FX Drivers
 * The Carry Trade and Purchasing Power Parity
 * FX Forwards, FX Swaps, Forwards vs Swaps
 * Cross Currency Basis Swaps
 * FX Options
 * Non -Deliverable Forwards (NDFs)
 * FX Dealing Platforms
   
 * Central Banks Role in the FX Market
 * FX Markets in Asia

Week 5


DERIVATIVES

In this week, you will learn about Derivatives:


 * What are Derivatives
 * Practical Futures Trading
 * Futures Pricing
 * Future Contracts Specification
 * Equity Index Futures
 * Interest Rate Futures
 * Forward Rate Agreements
 * Interest Rate Swap Basics, Interest Rate Swap Applications
 * The CDS Contract, CDSW Screen
 * Credit Events
 * CDS Pricing
 * Options Features
 * Call Options, Put Options
 * Protective Option Strategies
 * Derivatives Markets in Asia

Week 6


COMMODITIES

In this week, you will learn about Commodities:


 * Introduction to Commodities
 * Supply and Demand Dynamics
 * Market Participants
 * Risk Transfer and Pricing
 * Oil Markets
 * Gas Markets
 * Power Markets
 * Agricultural Commodities
 * Metals
 * Commodity Derivatives
   
 * Commodities Markets in Asia
   

Week 7


FINANCIAL MARKET OPERATIONS

In this week, you will learn about Financial Markets Operations:


 * Overview of Operations
 * Market Participants in a Trade
 * Banking Processes: Front Office and Pre-trade
 * Banking Processes: Middle Office and Product Control
 * Banking Processes: Operations
 * Banking Processes: Role of Data
 * Settling and Clearing Trades
 * Post-settlement Functions
 * The Role of the Custodian
 * Financial Markets Operations in Asia
   
 * The Move to T+1
 * Exchange Reporting and ESG

Week 8


RISK MANAGEMENT

In this week, you will learn about Risk Management:


 * Overview of Risk
 * Market Risk: Volatility
 * Market Risk: Asymmetry
 * Market Risk: Risk Signs
 * Credit Risk and Default
 * Counterparty Credit Risk
 * Managing Market Risk
 * Liquidity Risk
 * Operational Risk
 * Three Lines of Defence
 * Other People Risks
 * Rising Corporate Leverage and Credit Risk
 * What we Learned from the Asia Financial Crisis

Week 9


REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN ASIA

In this week, you will learn about the Regulatory Framework in Asia:


 * Traditional Major Jurisdisctions
 * Role of Mainland China Regulators
 * Other Asian Jurisdictions
 * Central Banks of Asia
 * Role of the HKMA and SFC
 * Role of Monetary Authority of Singapore
 * Role of Japan Securities and Futures Agency
 * Role of APRA and ASIC in Australia
 * Investing and fund raising involving Mainland China
 * Key Issues in Banking Regulations
 * Key Regulation for Securities Markets
 * Role of IOSCO and the Basel Committee
 * Global Regulation of AML/CTF and the Role of the FATF
 * Regulation in the USA, the UK and the EU
 * Introduction to the Indian Regulatory System
 * Derivatives Regulation
 * Crypto and Digital Asset Regulation in Asia Pacific
 * Key Regulations at a Glance
 * Key Global Compliance Issues

Week 10


COMPLIANCE AND LEGAL

In this week, you will learn about Compliance:

 * Licensing of Corporates in Hong Kong
   
 * Licensing of Individuals and Maintaining Competence
 * Insider Dealing
 * Market Abuse
 * AML - The Basics
 * Sanctions
 * Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
 * Conflicts of Interest
 * Data Privacy
 * Major Legal Documentation
 * Regulatory Reporting
 * Regulatory Enforcement
 * Case Study - Global Bank
 * Role of Compliance Department

Week 11


ETHICS, STANDARDS AND CONDUCT

In this week, you will learn about Ethics, Standards and Conduct:


 * What are Ethics?
 * Personal Ethical Behaviour
 * Senior Management and Ethics
 * Ethics In Business
 * Codes of Ethics
 * Market Standards and Regulatory Structure
 * Hong Kong Fit & Proper Requirements
 * Singapore Fit & Proper Requirements
 * Conflicts of Interest
 * Dealing with Conflicts
 * Bribery and Corruption
 * Ethical Decision-Making Approach and Model
 * Red Flags and Signs of Fraud

Week 12


EMERGING ISSUES IN ASIAN FINANCIAL MARKETS

In this week, you will learn about Emerging Issues in Asian Financial Markets:


 * Belt & Road Initiative
 * FinTech Overview
 * Big Data and AI
 * Blockchain
 * Utility Settlement Coins and CBDCs
 * How ESG aware are you?
 * Introduction to E, S & G
 * Spectrum of ESG
 * Socially responsible investing
 * How do ESG issues impact investors?
 * Does it work for investors?
 * The Standard Setters: Who gets to decide?

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BLENDED LEARNING FORMAT


HOW WILL YOU LEARN?

Our structured blended learning format is efficient, flexible and effective. It
is low on cognitive load and can be completed entirely at your desk.


Structured


 * Learn in line with a 13-week period schedule starting in either March, June,
   September, or December
 * Time flexibility with a maximum expiry of 6 months.


Efficient and Flexible


Each week contains:



 * A "Pre-test" to assess your prior knowledge and help you decide where to
   focus your learning for the week. Only learn what you don't already know
 * Multiple 15-minute (approx.) "bite-size" lessons consisting of learning
   videos, knowledge checks and optional application tests. Dip in and out when
   you want
 * A post-week survey for feedback


Learn when you want to.


Effective


 * Supported by 3 Zoom sessions with senior market practitioners
 * Final Exam acts to prove knowledge and earn the Certificate

ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION


CPT/CPD ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION

 * ASIFMA is an Approved Recognized Institution for Providing Continuous
   Professional Training (“CPT”) by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
   SFC CPT hours will be available for those located in Hong Kong for completion
   of weekly online lessons and Zoom session attendance.
 * Completion of weekly online lessons and Zoom session attendance counts as CPD
   activity for holders of HKMA Enhanced Competency Framework certifications
   with relevant job roles
 * ASIFMA will also be seeking CPT accreditation in other jurisdictions


In addition, by successfully completing the Exam at the end of the course, you
will be awarded the ASIFMA Asia Financial Markets Foundation Certificate
(AFMFC).

INSTRUCTORS


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ONLINE TRAINING PROVIDER


OUR ONLINE TRAINING PROVIDER PARTNER


ALPHA DEVELOPMENT





ASIFMA is pleased to be partnering with Alpha Development, our online training
provider partner for this course. Operating out of 4 global hubs in London, New
York, Singapore and Abu Dhabi, Alpha was founded by experienced banking
professionals with the aim of creating effective training solutions that
accelerate the growth of early careers talent and generate high-performing teams
and success in the financial markets.


“The purpose of the AFMFC is to provide an introductory overview of Asian
financial markets to a wide range of participants, from career entrants to more
seasoned professionals moving into finance or relocating to Asia. This wide
population requires a flexible approach, while maintaining the integrity of
learning and assessment. We were pleased to choose Alpha as our partners, for
their creative approach to these challenges, and to help bring our certificate
to their tier 1 client base across Asia.”






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