The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), in cooperation with the Union of Arab Securities Authorities (UASA), has launched a three-day training programme in Doha on “Investment in Bonds” to build fixed-income market capability among mid- to advanced-level professionals across financial institutions and capital markets. Delivered by a Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)-accredited expert, the programme covers bond fundamentals, returns, cash-flow structures, trading markets, credit ratings and key risks; yield analysis and pricing, including yield curves, time value of money and clean versus dirty price; and structured finance topics such as special purpose vehicles, mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. It also addresses fixed-income derivatives and portfolio management, including futures, forwards, interest rate swaps and credit default swaps for hedging and cash-flow management, using a hands-on format of lectures and practical exercises, with certificates of participation issued by QFMA and UASA on completion.
Qatar Financial Markets Authority partners with Union of Arab Securities Authorities to run three-day bond investment training programme
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority, with the Union of Arab Securities Authorities, has launched a three-day training in Doha on "Investment in Bonds" to enhance fixed-income market skills. Led by a Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment-accredited expert, it covers bond fundamentals, trading markets, structured finance, and derivatives, with practical exercises and certification upon completion.