Financial Markets Training Course

Target Audience

Senior executives requiring a practical understanding of AML and CTF measures, their preventive application, and a broad awareness of contemporary financial crime challenges;

Course Delivery Format

The curriculum integrates the following elements:

• Guided group discussions
• Visual presentations
• Real-world case studies
• Practical examples

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, participants will be equipped to:

• Articulate strategies for preventing AML and CTF activities
• Grasp the core components of AML and CTF as they pertain to their organisations, alongside national and global initiatives to combat these threats
• Specify measures for protecting a company and its personnel from the risks associated with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
• Identify how organisations may become targets for such crimes and explain how 'red flags' can aid in the detection, prevention, and reporting of suspicious or actual criminal acts
• Gain insight into other significant areas of financial crime

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at manufacturing managers and engineers who wish to strengthen their ability to evaluate investments, build robust business cases, and present compelling narratives for capital projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: calculate and apply core investment appraisal metrics to manufacturing scenarios, build a complete CAPEX investment case including cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis, use templates and Capex Cards to streamline the approval process, and prepare clear executive-level narratives to justify capital expenditure requests.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and on-site, is designed for managers seeking to identify and reduce the risk of fraud affecting eCommerce businesses.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the mechanisms behind eCommerce fraud.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities within their organization's eCommerce platforms and operational processes.
• Gauge the company's preparedness for implementing new anti-fraud measures.
• Effectively communicate and integrate suitable anti-fraud policies.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us to discuss your specific needs.

During this instructor-led live training, participants will gain insights into the essential characteristics of financial markets and the mechanisms of trading within them. The session begins with a comprehensive overview of financial markets, including relevant terminology, trading jargon, and standard conventions used to describe market activities. We then explore the rationale and methods behind investing in various financial instruments. Key topics covered include trading strategies, risk management techniques, and real-world case studies that highlight the individuals, institutions, and strategies driving investments in financial markets.

Audience

• Business managers

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or on-site) targets cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts seeking to record, manage, monitor, and process their organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to utilize FinOps practices to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain advanced knowledge required for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Understand complex FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare for a successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

GnuCash is an open-source, cross-platform, double-entry accounting system designed for personal and small business finance management. It supports comprehensive accounting features including invoicing, expense tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting. GnuCash integrates with online banking, supports multiple currencies, and allows exporting and importing in various data formats such as QIF, OFX, and CSV.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level business professionals who wish to manage and automate accounting, billing, and reporting processes using GnuCash effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install, configure, and customize GnuCash for business use.
• Set up business accounts and manage transactions using double-entry principles.
• Generate financial statements and reports for analysis and auditing.
• Integrate GnuCash with banks, external systems, and online data sources.
• Automate recurring transactions and manage multi-currency operations.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Practical exercises and real-world business examples.
• Hands-on configuration and data entry in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Overview of Structured Products

This course aims to give participants a foundational introduction to the structured products utilized within investment banking. Upon finishing the program, attendees will possess a practical understanding of the topic and will be equipped to address the following key questions:

1. What constitutes a structured product?
2. What drives the issuance of these products?
3. In what ways do both issuers and investors gain advantages?
4. How is a variety of derivative products structured and priced?
5. What are the associated risks and costs of creating structured financial instruments?
6. What defines embedded derivatives?
7. What characterizes exotic options?
8. What factors influence their pricing and hedging strategies?

This instructor-led live training (onsite or remote) is tailored for accountants and bookkeepers who wish to utilize Xero for bookkeeping purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Obtain a real-time overview of cash flow.
• Link bank accounts to Xero for bank reconciliation.
• Prepare and check VAT (Value Added Tax) returns in Xero.
• Create reports for sharing amongst team members.

This live, instructor-led training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level non-finance professionals seeking a foundational understanding of financial and accounting principles essential for effective business decision-making.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend fundamental financial and accounting concepts essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze key financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Utilize essential financial ratios to evaluate a business's financial standing.
• Create and manage budgets, performing variance analysis to track business performance.
• Employ break-even analysis to inform operational and strategic choices.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to use the Open Bank Project API to develop and test decentralized applications that can be easily integrated with digital banking systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure the necessary development environment to begin building applications using the OBP API.
• Gain a clear understanding of the Open Bank Project's architecture, technology, and underlying concepts.
• Learn how to utilize and customize the OBP API to develop and construct banking applications.
• Explore the features, tools, APIs, and sandboxes available within OBP.
• Implement security measures and integrations within OBP API connectors and adapters.

Why attend this course?

We operate in an increasingly globalized market brimming with opportunities that we must seize. Yet, these opportunities are accompanied by heightened competition and persistent complexities. Understanding how to identify and select the most suitable and competitive pricing for your products or services is essential for the success and growth of any business. The knowledge, techniques, and strategies you acquire during this training will empower you to enhance your business's profitability and effectiveness.

From theory to practice:

This one-day training course aims to simplify and clarify successful pricing strategies. By the end of the event, you will leave feeling more confident and optimistic about expanding your business. We will provide you with proven strategies and best-practice examples to deepen your understanding of pricing, helping you turn your plans and targets into reality.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for sales managers, marketing managers, product managers, account managers, pricing analysts, and managing directors. It is also highly valuable for executives who are new to pricing or have limited experience with the subject.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at application consultants and business process owners who wish to learn how to configure business processes for SAP S/4 HANA financials module.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic customizing settings in the main components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure the master data settings (G/L accounts, customer and vendor accounts) of FA with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure document control, posting control, and financial document clearing settings of FA with SAP S/4HANA.