An intensive workshop offering delegates the opportunity to develop their skills in differentiating between the different classes of derivatives. The workshop will identify the different participants and their role in the derivative markets. Both the over-the-counter and exchange-traded markets will be explained. A clear understanding will be given of derivative contracts’ characteristics, pricing, application, settlement and risks.
The development of the market in South Africa
Participants in the derivative markets
Distinguishing between forward contracts, futures and options
The Over-the-Counter Market
Exchange traded Market
Options Market
Credit Derivatives
The workshop summary
André holds BCom Honours degree from UNISA and is a CAIB (SA) with the Institute of Bankers in SA.
André is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Financial Markets and has served as a Governor on the board for over 17 years. He has extensive knowledge of banking, treasury and finance products.
André worked in the treasury at Nedcor for 9 years, where he traded money and bond markets. While at Nedcor, he was instrumental in establishing the interest rate derivative trading desk. André worked at two major interdealer brokers as a Director responsible for Interest rate derivative broking.
André worked at ABSA as Head of their agricultural derivatives trading desk in 1994. During his time at ABSA, André sat on the executive committee of the SA futures Exchange Agricultural Markets Division.
André worked for the SA Futures Exchange for a year as Assistant General Manager responsible for interest rate product development.
The ACI Financial Markets Association recognizes André as a training provider for both the ACI Dealing and Operations Certificate programs.
André has been training for 16 years and is extensively traveled having facilitated workshops and training interventions for many of the large multinational financial institutions from introductory to advanced level in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Oman, KSA, Malaysia, China, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. He consults to a number of companies on treasury product implementation and hedging.
André has conducted over 100 ACI Workshops internationally with an outstanding first time pass rate for both the ACI Dealing and Operations certificate.
André authored a book titled “Introduction to Derivatives – A South African Perspective”.
Methodology
The workshop will be offered online whereby a delegate whose attendance has been confirmed in writing will receive by email –
CPD
CPD for FAIS purposes
This workshop provides verifiable CPD points in terms of the Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements for Financial Services Providers, BN 194 of 2017, provided that the content is appropriate for your role within the company. A certificate of attendance will be issued that could be submitted to your company’s compliance officer. The number of verifiable CPD hours will be up to 10 hours.
CPD for SAIFM members’ purposes
This workshop provides verifiable CPD points in terms of the CPD policy of SAIFM provided that the content is appropriate for your current or future role within the company. A certificate of attendance will be issued, which should be retained and submitted should you be selected for a SAIFM member CPD audit. The number of verifiable CPD hours will be up to 10 hours.
All bookings and enquiries can be directed to Melissa Joao: melissa@saifm.co.za / 011 802 4768
DATE 4-5 March 2025
TIME 09H00 – 15H00
COST
SAIFM Full members. R6491.75 VAT inclusive
SAIFM Affiliate members. R7104.70 VAT inclusive
KINDLY NOTE: Closing date for bookings and receipt of payment is 20 February 2025.
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