Course details
The Investment Representative designation, certified and made mandatory by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and BIBF, mirrors the FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) Series 7 certification required of professionals trading investment products in the United States. The CBB requires that all professionals involved in the trading of investment products in Bahrain be certified as an Investment Representative.
Covered over two parts, The Investment Representative programme provides comprehensive treatment of a broad range of products including equity securities, corporate debt securities, government bonds, municipal bonds, options and mutual funds. The programme also provides comprehensive treatment of investment banking, securities laws and regulations, trading procedures, margin and customer accounts with specific emphasis on Bahrain and the structure of GCC markets.
Learning Outcomes
- Establishes knowledge base for investment representatives to offer prospective customers investment advice
- Explains the structure, functions and participants of various securities markets
- Provides comprehensive treatment of various financial markets and products (Government bonds, Corporate bonds, Stocks, Options, etc.)
- Describes the structure of securities laws
- Describes the nature of investment banking and investment banking arrangements
- Provides investment representatives with the knowledge base to assess return and risk on investments and make appropriate recommendations to manage risk
- Provides a comprehensive treatment of speculative and risk management strategies using options
- Describes financial valuation and ratio analysis
- Provides treatment of fundamental and technical analysis
Target Audience
- Stock Brokers and Dealers
- Investment products Marketing and Sales Professionals
- Treasury and Back office professionals
- Compliance and Control professionals
- Supervisory and Investment staff
- Portfolio Managers
- Accounting professionals
Entry Requirements
- Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Banking/ Finance/ Business/ Economics/ Law/ Marketing from any recognized university
- Preferably have knowledge equivalent to the Foundations of Investment Analysis course
- Proficiency in English Language
Course Location
About Bahrain Institute for Banking & Finance
We_They plays a vital role in the training and development of human capital in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Our commitment to excellence has strengthened our position as the top provider of quality education across all major business disciplines. We serve as a partner to numerous world-class institutions; delivering thought leadership, research and advisory, assessment and training in the areas of Accounting and Finance, Academic, Executive Development, Banking, Leadership and Management, Insurance, Islamic Finance and Information Technology; resulting in a complete business solution.
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Our faculty comprise of market practitioners, academics and qualified senior industry professionals. Their perse backgrounds ensure an enriched participant experience, striking the perfect balance between theory and practice.
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