Programme Objective
This course equips participants with comprehensive understanding and knowledge based on the Module 10 Study Outline. Participants will advance their knowledge and comprehension further via an interactive teaching and learning experience while increasing their confidence in sitting for the examination. This course will be facilitated by an experienced and qualified trainer.
Programme Overview
This 2 ½ -day course is designed to match the licensing study outline for Module 10 on assets and funds management. It covers the fundamental aspects of investment such as fund management, financial planning, portfolio management, asset classes and allocation, portfolio theory, risk and return, investment strategies and performance measurement.
Who Should Attend
(a) Candidates preparing for the Module 10 licensing examination
(b) New entrants to the capital market industry and staff of investment banks
Learning Outcomes
Candidates are expected to have good knowledge, understanding and ability to apply in the following areas:
Range of investment concepts which are critical to any fund manager
Financial planning approach necessary to meet client objectives
Portfolio management process used by institutional investors
Major asset classes and their characteristics
Asset allocation decisions
Basic portfolio theory principles
Strategies available to manage equities portfolios, debt portfolios, derivatives, alternative investments, portfolios of international assets and Islamic investments
Concept of risk management and the trade-off between risk and return
Principles of performance measurement and the evaluation of fund managers
Psychology of investing to improve investment decision making
Related Topics
PART I: INVETMENT MANAGEMENT
Topic 1: Fund Management Industry In Malaysia
Topic 2: The Investment Setting
Topic 3: Life-cycle Investing And Investment Structure
Topic 4: Asset Allocation
Part II: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Topic 5: Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)
Topic 6: Managing An Equity Portfolio
Topic 7: Managing A Fixed Income Portfolio
Topic 8: Derivatives In Portfolio Management
Topic 9: Managing Alternative Investments
Topic 10: Managing International Investments
Topic 11: Understanding Islamic Investments
PART III: MONITORING FUND MANAGEMENT
Topic 12: Portfolio Risk Management
Topic 13: Portfolio Measurement And Presentation of Returns
Topic 14: Investment Psychology.