AVAILABLE IN-PERSON OR LIVE ONLINE
6 - 8 July | Central London or Live Online
23 - 25 November | Central London or Live Online
AVAILABLE IN-PERSON OR LIVE ONLINE
6 - 8 July | Central London or Live Online
23 - 25 November | Central London or Live Online
Fundamentals of the Securities Trade Lifecycle
Gain a thorough understanding of the entire securities trade lifecycle, helping you and your company minimise risk
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Expert-led finance training with full interaction and support - in the format that works for you.
Fundamentals of the Securities Trade Lifecycle training course
This course is designed to give you a complete view of the securities trade lifecycle—not just for your own role, but how each step connects across the process.
You’ll learn how market infrastructure, trade matching, settlement, reconciliation, and regulatory requirements like CSDR and SFTR all fit together. By understanding the bigger picture, you’ll be able to identify potential risks earlier, reduce the chance of settlement delays or errors, and contribute to a more efficient and control-focused operations environment.
Whether you're new to the trade lifecycle or looking to sharpen your knowledge, this course will equip you with the insight and confidence to support resilient, best-practice post-trade operations.
Learn how to
- Understand the terminology used in the settlement process, and the critical market infrastructure
- Explain aspects of the securities marketplace which affect the successful processing and management of securities trades
- Describe equity and bond securities including their similarities and differences – including risk mitigation, calculating interest, the role and importance of securities and counterparty static data
- Define the impact of Settlement Discipline and Mandatory Buy-Ins (re CSD regulation)
- Explain in detail the sequential steps in the securities trade lifecycle eg. the matching of settlement instructions, trade settlement and the resultant reconciliation process
Case studies and practical sessions
- Debt fundamentals - Calculating the cash flows and accrued interest for a fixed income asset
- Collateral management - Calculating daily margining requirements
- Security trade lifecycle - Calculating cash proceeds of on-exchange equity trades and identifying matched and unmatched status and required actions
World-Class Finance Training. Your Preferred Format.
Experience expert-led learning live online or in person, with full support throughout.
In-Person Training
Experience face-to-face learning in the heart of London
- Live expert-led instruction with interactive Q&A
- Hands-on support and real-time collaboration
- Focused classroom environment for optimal learning
- Central London venue with stunning 360° views of the city skyline
- Complimentary lunch and refreshments throughout the day
- Network with fellow professionals
- Access to online resource hub before and after your course
Live Online Training
Join our interactive virtual classroom from anywhere
- Connect via Microsoft Teams from any location worldwide
- Live expert-led instruction with full participation
- Interactive Q&A and trainer support in real-time
- No travel time or accommodation costs required
- Overcome visa and travel restriction challenges
- Environmentally friendly and sustainable option
- Flexible access for individuals and teams
- Access to online resource hub before and after your course