Presented by Learn the basics of financial markets and instruments; how the capital markets work and the role of key participants; how companies access the capital markets and what it means to be a listed company. OUTCOMES Understand capital markets, how companies issue shares and bonds and how they are traded Appreciate the role of investment banks See the perspectives of key participants such as sell-side analysts, ratings agencies and investors Learn lots of financial jargon and concepts WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Financial Markets & Instruments Financial markets Financial instruments Equity, Debt & The Capital Mix Funding options Characteristics of debt & equity The capital mix & leverage Capital Markets How capital markets work Initial public offers Bonds and shares The role of investment banks Who does what? Financial regulation Understanding Bonds What is a bond? How are bonds priced? Stock Markets & Indices Definitions Global stock markets & indices Bubbles and crashes Investors & Fund Managers Making the link with your investments Types of fund & investment styles Analysts Sell-side analysts Rating analysts Being a Listed Company What’s expected? Disclosure Managing expectations Why does share price matter?