ACI DEALING CERTIFICATE – (New Version)

TRAINING OVERVIEW

The ACI Dealing Certification Training Program is a premier professional development program designed for finance, treasury, and investment professionals. It provides a comprehensive and strategic understanding of global financial markets, emphasizing the intricate relationships between banks, financial institutions, and both public and private sector organizations.

This program offers a deep dive into major money markets and foreign exchange markets, providing critical insights into key financial instruments, including cash, futures, and derivatives. These insights are essential for optimizing corporate cash flow management and maximizing profitability in complex financial transactions.

The ACI Dealing Certificate Program equips participants with advanced technical skills and strategic expertise, covering the business dynamics and market mechanisms necessary for high-level financial and investment decision-making.

Professional Certification & Industry Recognition

ACI training programs and industry-recognized certifications, such as the ACI Dealing Certification, are meticulously designed to enhance expertise in financial markets and liquidity management—whether for institutional lending, investment strategies, or financing government and corporate projects.

Earning the ACI Dealing Certification requires a deep understanding and mastery of financial market dynamics, ensuring that professionals can navigate complex market conditions with precision, confidence, and strategic insight.

Global Exposure & Networking

Furthermore, participation in ACI global conferences provides professionals with exclusive access to cutting-edge market insights and an elite network of industry leaders, market experts, and financial innovators. This exposure significantly enhances one’s ability to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• Develop a Strong Understanding of Financial Markets, Key Players, and Regulatory Environments
• Master Money Market and Foreign Exchange Instruments
• Enhance Technical and Analytical Skills
• Strengthen Expertise in Risk Management and Compliance
• Improve Strategic Decision-Making in Financial Markets
• Effectively Prepare for the ACI Dealing Certification Exam

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Dealing Room & Treasury Professionals – Individuals working in dealing rooms, treasury departments, and investment firms.
• Bankers & Investment Managers – Professionals managing liquidity in financial institutions.
• Risk & Compliance Officers – Specialists in financial risk management, compliance, and regulatory oversight.
• Corporate Treasury & Finance Executives – Those responsible for corporate cash flow, FX exposure, and hedging strategies.
• Operations Staff – Professionals handling trade processing, settlements, risk monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Government & Public Sector Financial Managers – Treasury managers, policymakers, and financial regulators overseeing monetary policy and market stability.
• Individuals entering or transitioning into banking, trading, or financial risk management.
• This program equips participants with critical market knowledge and technical expertise required to excel in financial markets and trading environments.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

DixonTech's training course incorporates diverse adult learning techniques to facilitate optimal understanding, comprehension, and retention of presented information. The methodology comprises:

• Interactive Case Studies drawn from real-world scenarios and delegates' companies.
• In-depth Discussion and Evaluation of the latest international tools and techniques
• Role-playing exercises for practical application
• Pre and Post Course Assessments for continuous improvement

Participants will receive a comprehensive set of handouts and examples in both printed and electronic formats to enhance their learning experience.

DAY ONE:

Financial Markets Environment and Interest Rate Calculations

• Financial Markets
• The key Players in the Financial Markets
• Pricing and Efficient Markets
• Market Places
• Processing of Transactions
• Regulation and compliance
• Interest Calculations
• Accumulation Factors and Discount Factors
• Yield curves - Forward Yields

DAY TWO:

Interest Rates & Money Markets

• Time value of money and interest rate fundamentals.
• Money market instruments (repos, treasury bills, Bonds, commercial paper).
• Yield curve structure and interpretation.
• Interest rate risk, forward rates, and arbitrage.
• Repo market and securities financing transactions.
• FX terminology, FX Quotations, Cross Rates

DAY THREE:

Foreign Exchange (FX) Markets

• FX market structure, participants, and instruments.
• FX Forward Rates
• Spot, forward, and swap transactions.
• Calculations for FX forwards, swaps, and hedging techniques
• Non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) and precious metals pricing.
• Performance Measurement with FX Trading Positions
• Currency quotations, cross-rates, and arbitrage.

DAY FOUR:

FICC Derivatives (Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities) INTEREST RATE DERIVATIVES AND OPTIONS

• Introduction to derivatives markets and instruments.
• Currency and interest rate options (calls, puts, swaps, FRAs).
• Futures and options pricing, hedging strategies.
• Delta position and delta hedging
• Risk management using derivatives.
• Calculation exercises on FRAs, swaps, and options.

DAY FIVE:

Financial Markets Applications:

 ALM and Risk

• Market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk management.
• Asset and Liability Management (ALM).
• Value-at-Risk (VaR) and sensitivity analysis.
• Operational, legal, and reputational risk in financial markets.
• Examination preparation and review.