Start Dates: TBC
Full Fee: €600
Network Members Fee: €350
Programme overview
The aim of this course is to provide a practical briefing on how UCITS funds work, and on how the funds fit into the wider financial services market. The programme explains the benefits of UCITS funds for investors, and the additional risks involved. Also explained are the basics of fund setup and management. The current and future regulatory regime is explain as we move towards UCITS V and VI.
Please note that this course comes with free 12 month access to Intuitions Know How module on UCITS (online)
Learning outcomes
- Understand the regulatory environment and how it is changing traditional long only funds
- Know the impact of UCITS V and VI on the future of UCITS style funds
- Understand the risks and benefits of UCITS funds for investors
- Understand the basics of the fund issuance process
Who is the course for
This course is for new starters in the Buy side / Asset Management industry or those changing role to be more exposed to the UCITS funds. Attendees could work in some of the following roles: operations, finance, research or risk.
Content
Overview of financial instruments and financial statements
- Key accounts and presentation by financial institutions
- Difference between financial liabilities and equity instruments
- Compound financial instruments
Introduction
- Investment Funds overview
- What is a UCITS fund?
- Why have so many Investment Funds converted to a UCITS structure?
Case Study 1
- Benefits of a UCITS fund for investors
UCITS Regulations
- UCITS objectives
- UCITS III – permitted investments etc.
- UCITS IV – KIID etc.
- UCITS V – Depositaries
- Future UCITS
Case Study 2
- Impact of UCITS on the funds industry
How UCITS funds work
- Legal and regulatory issues
- Investing
- Valuation
- Settlement
UCITS support
- Fund administration
- Custodians
- Other support functions
Course Wrap up
Successes and failures of UCITS legislation
Trainer Profile
Intuition
Please note that this course comes with free 12 month access to Intuitions Know How module on UCITS (online)