Foreign Exchange Fundamentals

Overview:

This prep course on foreign exchange (“FX”) covers the fundamental knowledge you need to know about the FX markets. You will learn more about the historical development of the FX market, the different exchange systems that exist, and the many market participants. You will also learn about various foreign exchange platforms, along with regulations.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the historical development of the foreign exchange market
• Describe the different foreign exchange systems that exist
• Identify the market participants in the foreign exchange market
• Identify foreign exchange platforms that facilitate foreign exchange transactions
• Examine the settlement process and various market drivers
• Identify the markets regulatory architecture

Who Will Benefit: 

This foreign exchange course is great for anyone looking to understand more about capital markets. In addition, this course is designed to equip anyone who desires to begin a career in fixed income, equity, sales, trading, or other areas of finance with the fundamental knowledge of foreign exchange.