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How to navigate through this course
The ACI FMA Education Programme
About the ACI Dealing Certificate
The ACI exam structure
Guidelines for Passing the Exam
How to use this course effectively
Course materials
The Financial Markets Environment course materials
The Financial System as a whole
Global Markets
Cash and spot markets VS Forwards and Derivatives markets
Primary VS Secondary markets
The function of the financial markets
The participants in the financial markets
The Global Code
Module 1 | Test your knowledge
The Foreign Exchange Market - course materials
Market Structure
The spot market
Forex Bid/Ask worked example
Quotation Conventions
Cross Rates
Indirect Quotes (Reciprocals)
Foreign Exchange_Mid Module Assessment
Position Keeping (calculating profit and loss)
Forward Exchange Contracts (FEC's)
Spot Hedge of an FEC
Creating Forward Exchange Contracts (FEC)
Foreign Exchange Swaps
The use of a swap - An importer example
Hedging a swap using an FX spot transaction
Inside spot value date - Short-dated Forwards
Inside spot value date worked examples
Historical Rollover
Creating Synthetic Assets and Liabiliteis
Summary
Module 2 | Test your knowledge
Rates - Course materials
Basic Interest Rate Calculations
Simple Interest
Compound interest
Day count conventions and conversions
Straightline Interpolation
Interest rates yields VS discounts
Term Structure of Interest Rates
Rates_Mid Module Assessment
Money and Capital Markets definitions
Treasury Bills
Implied yield calculations
Interbank Deposits and Loans
Certificates of Deposit (CD)
Worked example - Deposits
Trading Interest Rate Instruments (Hold to maturity vs Trading)
Repurchase Agreement (REPO) definition
Mechanics and benefits of a REPO Agreement
Classic Repo - Margin % and Haircuts
Worked example - Classic REPO
Module 3 | Test your knowledge
FICC Derivatives course materials
The Derivatives Market
Forward Forwards
Forward Rate Agreement (FRA)
Worked Forward Rate Agreement examples
The Futures Market
Interest Rate Futures
Interest Rate Swaps
FICC Derivatives_Mid Module Assessment
Introduction to Options
The price of an option
Option terminology
Put Call Parity
Option Risk Reversals
Option payoff profiles
Implying the price and intrinsic values of vanilla Calls or Puts
The Greeks - Delta
The Greeks - Gamma and Theta
The Greeks - Vega
Module 4 | Test your knowledge
Financial Market Applications Workbook
Principles of Assets and Liabilities
Managing Assets and Liabilities
Principles of risk
Module 5 | Test your knowledge |
ACI Dealing Certificate | Exam 1
ACI Dealing Certificate | Exam 2
ACI Dealing Certificate | Exam 3
ACI Dealing Certificate Exam 4
Congrats! Here's what's next...
Before you go...
Divan
Satisfaction!!
I am very satisfied with the ACI Dealing Certificate course. The content was comprehensive, and the instructors were knowledgeable and approachable. The course provided valuable insights into financial markets and prepared me well for real-world challenges. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their skills in this area.
Waema
Comprehensive and Up-to-Date Certification for Dealing Professionals
The ACI Dealing Certificate (New Version) is a professional qualification designed for individuals working in foreign exchange, money markets, and derivatives trading. It aims to validate the candidate's knowledge of dealing principles, market practices, and operational risk management. The new version typically updates content to reflect current market developments, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. Many participants find it valuable for enhancing their technical skills, understanding market mechanics, and demonstrating professionalism in dealing roles. It’s widely recognized in the financial industry and can aid career development by certifying a solid foundation in dealing operations.
Muendo
good course
good course
Lomering'ole
ACI Dealing Certificate (New Version)
ACI Dealing Certificate (New Version)
Sisanda
aci dealing certificate
the instructor makes things look easy and the content is quite grabbable
Jacob
Mr
Rugendo
Good course
Well written
Kimani
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Otieno
mind blowing
very resourseful
Abdi
An Introduction to Asset and Liability Management
ok
Mugo
okay
Gachukia
Financial Markets
The course is well-structured, engaging, and truly informative. I gained valuable insights and feel more confident in the subject matter.
Musonda
VERY COMPREHENSIVE
GOOD HOWEVER EUROCENTRIC
Hassan
great
Sipho
ACI Dealing Certificate (New Version)
Great exam, made me learn a lot
Sidney
ACI Dealing Certificate (New Version)
Extremely didactic course and aligned with the expectations of a Dealing Room Analyst and, in my particular case, with the Foreign Exchange module being the best.
Antonio
QUiz questions Module 1
I did the first quiz test, but many of the questions i couldn't find in the Study material, please amend this
Dawid
Mock Exam
its great tool, and very professionally outlined.
Selina
Module 1