Asset and Fund Management

This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage assets and funds in today's dynamic financial environment.

Over the course of two days, our expert instructor will cover a wide range of topics, including market players, asset and fund types, operational flows and regulatory aspects. In addition, we will explore the latest trends and developments in asset and fund management.

Whether you are new to the world of asset and fund management or looking to enhance your existing skills, this training programme is the perfect opportunity to advance your knowledge and take your career to the next level.

Over the course of two days, our expert instructors will cover a wide range of topics, including the components of asset management, fund governance and regulations, players in fund operations (including fund managers, portfolio managers, fund distributors, and depositaries and custodians), operational flows, the different types of investment funds (such as discretionary mandates, open-end and closed-end funds, UCITS and alternative funds), different asset types (including debt instruments, equities, derivatives, and ESG funds), the regulations governing fund management, as well as the future trends in asset and fund management.

By the end of this training programme, you will have a solid understanding of the key principles and techniques of asset and fund management, as well as the tools and resources needed to succeed in this exciting field.

The programme covers the following topics:

• Components of Asset Management

  • Investment Funds

  • Discretionary Mandates

• Types of Funds

  • Incorporated vs. Unincorporated Funds

  • Open-End vs. Closed-End Funds

  • UCITS vs. Alternative Funds

• Asset Types

  • Debt Instruments

  • Money Market Funds

  • Equities

  • Derivatives

  • Real Assets

  • ESG Funds

• Fund Governance and Regulations

  • Governance (IFM, ManCos, AIFM)

  • Board of directors

  • Senior Management

  • Other functions (Risk, Audit, Compliance, AML/CFT)

  • Regulations (UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID, Non-European Regulations)

• Players in Fund Operations

  • Fund/Asset Managers

  • Portfolio Managers

  • Fund Distributors

  • Fund Accountants

  • Transfer Agents

  • Domiciliary Agents

  • Fiscal Agents

  • Paying Agents

  • Depositaries and Custodians

• Operational Flows

  • Fund Launch

  • Fund Distribution

  • Subscription/Redemption

  • Fund Accounting

  • Corporate Actions

  • Liquidations

• Future Trends

The target audience for the Asset and Fund Management training program includes professionals in the finance industry, such as asset managers, investment analysts, financial advisors, fund accountants, fund administrators, and other professionals involved in managing investment funds. The program could also be relevant for individuals interested in pursuing a career in asset management or those looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of the different aspects of fund management. Additionally, the program could benefit institutional investors, such as pension funds and endowments, who invest in various types of funds and need to have a good understanding of the different types of funds, asset classes, and regulations that apply to fund management.