Basics of Financial Markets. Banking Overview

Members of the IT project team: testers, system and business analysts, architects, programmers and project managers.

The "Fundamentals of Financial Markets: Banking Overview" course allows participants to understand the structure of financial markets, financial instruments, as well as the activities of retail and investment banks. Participants will receive basic theoretical knowledge that will help them develop the necessary skills useful in projects requiring knowledge of this area.

1. Basic financial concepts

   • Introduction to key financial terms.

2. Financial markets

   • An overview of financial markets and their functions.

3. Financial Market Participants

   • Understanding the different entities involved in financial markets.

4. Different Types of Banks

   • Overview of the different types of banks.

5. Retail Banking

   • Overview of retail banking activities and services.

6. Investment Banking

   • Understanding the functions and role of investment banking.

7. Financial instruments

   • Introduction to financial instruments and their importance.

8. Risk

   • Research on risk factors in financial markets.

9. Financial Market Regulations

   • Understanding the regulatory framework that governs financial markets.

10. Organization of the Bank

    • Overview of the organizational structure of banks.

11. Transaction Cycle

    • Understanding the typical trading cycle in financial markets.