Credit Risk in Derivatives Products Understand how derivatives work, how they are used and the inherent credit risk experienced by both banks and their customers This in-house course can be presented in-house either on your premises or via live webinar for a group of 4 or more participants. Trusted By: The Banking and Corporate Finance Training Specialist
Course Content Day One Overview of Derivatives Major Market Players Derivative Types ETD v OTC Futures Course v Forwards Overview Options Exercise: P&L on futures contracts Futures Strips exercise Case study - Leverage with Index Futures and Hedging with Index Futures Cash and Carry Trades Case study, how cash and carry works Forward Interest Rate Currency Forward Exercise: calculating the forward points Case study : Hedging with NDFs Option Basics Terminology Hockey Stick Diagrams Option Settlement and Counterparty Risk Pay off / P&L Binomial Pricing Black Scholes Model Basic understanding of how it works Why is it so useful Overview of the Greeks ( Delta, Gamma. Vega, Theta, Rho etc) FRAs pricing Exercise on FRA price calculation and settlement The Yield Curve IRSs Understanding IRS and their use Pricing an IRS Exercise: calculating the P&L CDS overview How CDS trade Portfolio Credit Risk Exercise Day Two How Counterparty Risk is different for Derivatives Credit Risk Default Risk
Corporate Credit Ratings Credit Spread Calculations Exercise: considering credit ratings and credit spreads Derivatives and credit risk Herstadt Risk and CLS Counterparty Risk and FX Forwards Exercises: including valuing a counterparty exposure on an option ISDA Master Agreements How does Master Agreement work CSA (Credit Support Annex) Swap Unwinds Evaluation of Counterparty Exposure Netting and the CCP How Compression Works Close Out Netting Collateral Transformation and Optimisation What if a CCP goes bust? Collateral Management How does Collateral Management work? Collateral transfers Margin Calls Threshold Minimum Transfer Amount (MTA) Day 3 Counterparty Risk for IRSs Exercise: calculating the CVA risk for an IRS Basic Calculations of CVA (Credit Value Adjustments) and DVA(Dedit Value Adjustments) Current Exposure Expected exposure (EE) Potential Exposure (PE) Credit Derivative Spread and CVA Exercise: calculating the CVA risk Adjustments for Funding (FVA) Case study: Equity Derivatives Example CVX comparison table VaR Value at Risk explained Monte Carlo Methods
Wrong Way Risk Case study Hedge Accounting IFRS 9 Fair Value Cash Flow Net Investment Course Quiz: Delegates take a quiz covering the whole course to ensure their understanding. We mark the quiz and finish by discussing any areas delegates may have found difficult, so that they all leave with a thorough understanding of the topics covered. Background of the Trainer The trainer worked in Investment Banks including HSBC and Bank of Montreal for nearly 20 years. During this time he worked in Operations and then as a trader, running books in FX, bonds and derivatives. He has run courses all over the world including Amsterdam, Dublin, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, Johannesburg, Delhi, Accra, Johannesburg etc. The trainer delivers courses which focus on providing a practical and in depth understanding of the markets from a Trading, Operations and Risk viewpoint. His courses are interactive and stimulating, offering delegates the opportunity to participate in an environment which encourages free discussion of the real issues faced in the workplace. Course Summary Regulations have increased the complexity of the financial markets in the modern world, and it has become essential to understand the role that derivatives play in our markets. Before the financial crisis derivatives were assumed to have zero credit risk. However, there have been huge changes and now credit risk in derivatives is a major issue for banks and their clients alike. Clients are very aware that derivatives are essential for them to be able to hedge their FX, interest rate and commodity exposures. What they want to know is how much the credit risk will cost them! This course explains how derivatives work, how they are used and the inherent credit risk experienced by both banks and their customers. The course trainer spent many years as a trader working in the derivatives market, and now with 20 years experience as a trainer, he is uniquely placed to make these topics, which can appear complex and confusing, easy to understand.
Although mathematics is essential in these markets, all the case studies and exercises are explained with the use of a simple calculator. You DON T need to be a mathematician to understand! This course will allow you to become familiar with the major derivative products and how they are used by the bank and its clients. You will also learn about Counterparty Risk, the increase in Multilateral Netting through CCPs, the use of collateral and other methods, which are a crucial tool in the reduction of credit risk. We will drill down into how CVA (Credit Value Adjustments) are made and the role of DVA (Debit Value Adjustments) and FVA (Funding Value Adjustments) in pricing todays deals. We will also cover all the important products and topics including: Futures IRS CDS Options Collateral ISDA documentation If you have a question about derivatives, this course will answer it! Derivatives will continue to be play a crucial role in banking over the next decade, make sure you re up to speed with the market!
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