Financial markets and the ACI Dealing Certificate

Book excerpt: The book "Financial markets and the ACI Dealing Certificate" is intended for Treasury professionals and ACI Dealing Certificate (Sept. 2017 syllabus) candidates. The ACI Dealing Certificate is a foundation programme that allows candidates to acquire a working knowledge of the structure and operation of the major financial markets (foreign exchange, money markets and derivatives), including the ability to apply the fundamental mathematics used in these markets and the basic skills required for competent participation. The industry-standard qualification also demands a basic understanding of ALM and risk management principles and internationally accepted best practices required to be followed by market participants. The ACI qualification, therefore this book, is designed for: - Recent entrants and junior dealers (0-18 months experience) in the dealing room - financial institution and corporate treasury personnel - Middle office and operations personnel - bank compliance and risk officers.