Course Overview
Capital markets and investment banking play a central role in global finance by channeling funds, managing risks, and structuring complex financial deals. This Capital Markets and Investment Banking Training Course introduces participants to the functions of capital markets, investment banking services, and deal structuring strategies.
The course covers equity and debt markets, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), derivatives, structured products, and risk management. Through real-world case studies and simulations, participants will explore how investment banks support corporate finance, advisory services, and global transactions.
By the end of the program, attendees will understand how capital markets operate, how investment banks add value, and how to analyze and structure complex financial deals.
Course Benefits
Strengthen knowledge of capital market instruments.
Understand the role of investment banks in global finance.
Gain insights into IPOs, M&A, and corporate finance deals.
Apply risk management strategies in capital markets.
Benchmark global best practices in investment banking.
Course Objectives
Explain the structure and functions of capital markets.
Understand equity, debt, and derivative instruments.
Analyze IPO and M&A processes.
Apply valuation and deal structuring frameworks.
Evaluate investment banking advisory services.
Assess risk management in capital markets.
Review global regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Training Methodology
The course uses lectures, simulations, case studies, and group workshops. Participants will apply analytical tools and practice structuring deals in capital market scenarios.
Target Audience
Finance and investment professionals.
Analysts and associates in banking.
Corporate finance executives.
Professionals involved in capital raising and transactions.
Target Competencies
Capital market instruments and functions.
Investment banking deal structuring.
Risk management and compliance.
Corporate finance and advisory skills.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Capital Markets
Role and importance of capital markets.
Primary vs secondary markets.
Global capital market trends.
Case examples of market operations.
Unit 2: Investment Banking Fundamentals
Functions of investment banks.
Corporate finance and advisory services.
Underwriting and capital raising.
Role in global financial markets.
Unit 3: Equity and Debt Instruments
Equity markets and IPO processes.
Debt issuance and bond markets.
Hybrid instruments and structured finance.
Case studies of capital raising.
Unit 4: Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
M&A processes and deal cycle.
Valuation techniques for transactions.
Synergies and deal structuring.
Case studies of global M&A deals.
Unit 5: Derivatives and Risk Management
Types of derivatives (options, futures, swaps).
Hedging strategies for corporations.
Speculation vs risk management.
Global best practices in derivatives use.
Unit 6: Regulatory Frameworks in Capital Markets
Regulatory bodies and compliance.
Basel III and capital requirements.
Securities laws and listing rules.
Role of compliance in banking operations.
Unit 7: Future of Investment Banking
Impact of fintech and blockchain.
ESG and sustainable finance.
Cross-border capital flows.
Roadmap for future investment banking.
Ready to strengthen your expertise in global finance?
Join the Capital Markets and Investment Banking Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the skills to navigate capital raising, deal structuring, and investment banking services.
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