If you, like many across the industry, have walked away from a derivatives discussion with a distinct sense of unease, this seminar is for you. Within a safe learning environment, the programme will remove the mystery from equity derivatives, provide a clear, comprehensible explanation of the key concepts and demonstrate how these work in practice.

At the end of the seminar you will take away a clearer understanding of the range of equity derivative transactions, the risks involved and the controls needed to manage them. As such you will be better equipped to conduct a meaningful discussion with derivative experts and avoid being 'blinded by science'.

In just one morning:

• Increase your understanding of equity derivatives
• Learn how to identify questionable transactions and inadequate controls
• Get to grips with derivatives terminology and jargon, including the 'Greeks'
• Familiarise yourself with the use of derivatives for hedging, investment, income generation and other objectives
• Gain deeper insight into derivative risk by exploring common derivative structures
• Review sample transactions for suitability, exposure, hedging and market risk

This seminar is designed for anyone who is not a derivative specialist but deals with derivative experts in the course of their employment. This will include Compliance, Risk, Product, Operations, Legal, Internal Audit, Finance and Treasury professionals in Banks, Securities Firms, Investment Managers, Insurance Companies, Pension Funds and Institutional Investors.

It is suitable both as an introduction or a refresher to the subject of equity derivatives.