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Bloomberg University (BU)

Bloomberg University (BU) is an internal repository of Bloomberg. In the ‘Bloomberg University’, you can search for upcoming Bloomberg seminars and events, check out new enhancement and functions, as well as explore what Bloomberg offer via brochures and videos.

‘Bloomberg University’ can be found from the Bloomberg terminal. Herewith the steps to go to the Bloomberg University :

Step 1: Get your own password if you don’t have. You just need to follow the instructions showing on the screen to get your own login name and password.

Step 2: After logging in Bloomberg, type ‘BU’ at the Command Line to go to ‘Bloomberg University’. Then, you will see the screen below.

This is the Command Line, type ‘BU’ here

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Step 3: Click ‘ View upcoming events’: you will have a list of upcoming seminars/events and narrow the result by typing ‘Hong Kong’ in ‘Location’ . By clicking any event, you can get the full details and make your registration there.

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Step 4: Click ‘View recent enhancement’: Even if you are experienced user, you could still explore most recent update in Bloomberg functions, or simply set an alert for future notification. For instance you might be interested in Pound sterling, and hence click ‘3) FX & Economics’. Found out an index to track performance of Pound verse a basket of currencies is now available in Bloomberg!

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Step 5: Click ‘Access marketing materials’: You will have a list of objects on the left. By clicking on any of it, you could have a subsequent list of materials such as guide, factsheets and videos under the corresponding category.

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Furthermore, you can learn Bloomberg functions and market concepts through

1) Bloomberg Essentials Online Training (BESS) 2) Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)

Bloomberg Essentials Online Training (BESS)

BESS helps you quickly learn core functionality of Bloomberg via research, exam, and acknowledgment. BESS consists of two parts: Core Program and Market Sector Program. Note: The Core Program is a pre-requisite for the Market Sector Program. Acknowledgment is only provided upon successful completion of a Market Sector exam. Type ‘BESS’ at the Command Line of the Bloomberg Terminal to go to the BESS page.

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Step 1: Core Program

• Research: Read the resources provided to learn how to master the basics of using and navigating the Bloomberg.

• Exam: Complete the Core Exam to test your proficiency navigating the system. You must achieve a minimum score of 75% correct on the Core Exam before moving forward to the Market Sector Program/Exams.

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Step 2: Market Sector Program

• Research: Read the resources provided for each market sector to become familiar with depth and breadth of Bloomberg's data and analytics.

• Exam: Complete the corresponding Market Sector Exams to test your ability in finding what market-driven information in the system.

• Acknowledgment: If you achieve 75% correct or higher on any Market Sector Exams, you can

request an Acknowledgment that you have completed the Exam. Note: You may retake each exam one time.

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Step 3: Acknowledgment Once you have completed the Market Sector Exams with a score of 75% or higher, you can request an Acknowledgment of Completion (sent via e-mail) so you can demonstrate your proficiency in Bloomberg core skills.

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Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)

Type ‘BMC’ at the Command Line of the Bloomberg Terminal to go to the BMC page.