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FINANCIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE@SMU TRAINING DIRECTORY 2010 Specialist Focused. Practitioner’s Perspective. Financial Training for Professionals.

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FINANCIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE@SMU

TRAINING DIRECTORY 2010

Specialist Focused. Practitioner’s Perspective. Financial Training for Professionals.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CORPORATE BANKING ................................................................................................................................ 3

SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Corporate Credit Approval .................................................................. 3

SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Credit Administration ......................................................................... 4

SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Corporate Relationship Management ................................................ 5

SMU FICS Training in Trade Finance (IV) ....................................................................................................... 6

SMU FICS Training: Essentials of Trade Finance (IV) ..................................................................................... 7

SMU FICS Training: Structuring Trade Finance Facilities (IV) ........................................................................ 8

SMU FICS Training: Trade Finance Marketing & Client Servicing (IV) ........................................................... 9

CORPORATE FINANCE ............................................................................................................................... 10

SMU-SIBA FICS Training in Equity Capital Markets (IV) ............................................................................... 10

SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Business Development (IV) ...................................................................... 11

SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Origination, Structuring & Advisory (IV) .................................................. 12

SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Sales & Marketing of Equity Offerings (IV)............................................... 13

SECURITIES & FUTURES ............................................................................................................................. 14

SMU-SAS FICS Training in Securities Marketing (V)..................................................................................... 14

SMU-SAS FICS Training: Customer Acquisition – Sourcing Client and Opening Accounts (V) ..................... 15

SMU-SAS FICS Training: Profiling Clients – Needs, Risks and Recommendations (V) ................................. 16

FINANCIAL MARKETS ................................................................................................................................ 17

SMU-SIBA FICS Training: DCM - Structure & Execute Asset Securitization (IV) .......................................... 17

ACI-SMU FICS Financial Markets Certificate ................................................................................................ 18

ACI-SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Financial Markets Operations .................................................... 19

SMU FICS Training: Processing & Settlements of Complex Products (V) .................................................... 20

SMU FICS Training: Financial Markets Operational Units & Work Practices (VI) ........................................ 21

SMU-SIBA FICS Training: Debt Origination, Structuring & Syndication (IV) ................................................ 22

ACI - SMU FICS Specialist Certificate in Product Control ............................................................................. 23

SMU FICS Certificate: Product Control – New Product Approval (V) .......................................................... 24

SMU FICS Training: Critical Issues in Risk Management Models (VI) .......................................................... 25

SMU FICS Training: Product Accounting & Tax Considerations (VI) ............................................................ 26

SMU FICS Training: Product Control & Work Practices (VI) ........................................................................ 27

SMU FICS Training: Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis (IV) ....................................................... 28

ACI-SMU FICS Training: Marketing Treasury Solutions (IV) ......................................................................... 29

FUND MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................................ 30

SMU FICS Certificate: Fund Management Foundation (IV) ......................................................................... 30

SMU-SFAA FICS Professional Certificate in Fund Administration (IV) ......................................................... 31

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SMU FICS Training in Portfolio Performance Measurement (V) ................................................................. 32

SMU FICS Training: Portfolio Construction and Management (IV) ............................................................. 33

PRIVATE EQUITY ....................................................................................................................................... 34

SMU FICS Certificate: Sourcing Private Equity Deals & Fund Raising (V) .................................................... 34

SMU FICS Certificate: Framework for Conducting PE Due Diligence (V) ..................................................... 35

SMU FICS Certificate: Structuring & Negotiating Private Equity Deals (V) .................................................. 36

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CORPORATE BANKING

SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Corporate Credit Approval

The SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Corporate Credit Approval programme aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to evaluate, structure and approve credit facilities. The curriculum focuses on credit evaluation, assessment of risk rating, debt servicing capacity, determination of security and credit support, loan management and setting up early warning systems. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Introduction to Corporate Banking

2 Credit Risk Assessment

3 Structuring Credit Facilities

4 Credit Risk Monitoring

5 Regulatory Framework For Corporate Banking

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer ADAM WONG is a senior corporate, consumer banking professional and banking consultant, with over 20 years’ banking and financial training experience. He currently manages a consulting firm, focusing on the design and delivery of quality training programmes in SME financing, credit evaluation, cash management, syndications, project finance and trade finance and strategic business coaching to senior managers.

Programme Details Programme duration: 3 months Next intake: 23 Apr – 5 Jun 2010 Class schedule: Weekday evenings and/or Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$7,500 Net of 90% funding: S$750 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Credit officers, credit managers, account managers, relationship managers, lending support staff, branch managers and management associates will benefit from the in-depth training on the mechanism of corporate lending process. Candidates not working in bank lending department should have at least 2 years of banking experience. Professionals providing credit advisory and corporate risk evaluation to SMEs can also apply. Minimum of bachelor's degree required. Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Credit Administration

The SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Credit Administration aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to process, maintain, monitor and report on credit facilities in accordance with legal requirement and bank policy.

The curriculum focuses on loan documentation, verifications and controls in loan activation, credit monitoring, internal and regulatory reporting. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Introduction to Corporate Banking

2 Foundations of Credit Control & Administration

3 Credit Monitoring & Control

4 Credit Reporting

5 Regulatory Framework for Credit Administration

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Trainers are experienced banking professionals with extensive experience in credit administration and control. They are well-versed in setting credit policy, standard operating procedures, process flow and regulatory compliance requirements.

Programme Details Programme duration: 1 month Next intake: 19 May – 9 Jun 2010 Class schedule: Wednesdays, 9-6pm Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$4,250 Net of 90% funding: S$425 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Credit control and administration officers, lending support staff, account managers, relationship managers, corporate sales staff, risk control and audit staff, with about one year’s working experience.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Corporate Relationship

Management

The SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Corporate Relationship Management aims to provide participants with the essential competencies in servicing and managing key corporate accounts. The curriculum focuses on client profiling, acceptance evaluation, account planning, understanding client needs, develop effective solutions to support clients’ banking needs, wallet sizing and account monitoring. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Introduction to Corporate Banking

2 Sourcing Corporate Clients & Relationship Building

3 Marketing to Corporate Clients

4 Execution of Transactions

5 Servicing Corporate Clients

6 Monitoring Corporate Clients

7 Regulatory Framework for Corporate Banking

Unique features Case studies, presentation and/or role plays are included to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Our trainers are banking professionals with experience in corporate banking relationship management, corporate advisory and consultancy services.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 1st intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised

Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees To be advised.

Who should attend? Credit officers, relationship managers and account managers. Officers with at least 6 months experience at officer level with a lending department. Staff not working in lending department should preferably have at least one to two years of banking experience. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training in Trade Finance (IV)

The SMU FICS Training in Trade Finance (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies in structuring and marketing trade finance products & services to corporate clients.

The curriculum focuses on the application of trade finance product knowledge, such as product development and market positioning, structuring trade finance facilities to meet clients’ needs. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Essentials of Trade Finance

2 Structuring Trade Finance Facilities

3 Trade Finance Marketing & Client Servicing

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Trainers are banking professionals, with extensive industry experience, well-versed in conducting training programmes in corporate lending, credit approval, trade finance, sales and marketing.

Programme Details Programme duration: 3 months Next intake: 4 Mar – 26 Jun 2010 Class schedule: Thursday evenings and/or Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$7,500 Net of 90% funding: S$750 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Trade finance sales and support officers, relationship managers, branch managers, corporate lending officers, internal auditors, management associates. Participants not working in trade finance department should preferably have at least 2 to 3 years of corporate banking experience.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Essentials of Trade Finance (IV)

The SMU FICS Training: Essentials of Trade Finance (IV) provides participants with an overview of the financial services industry and corporate banking as well as regulations, legislations and codes of conduct. Participants will learn the framework of trade flow, essential documentations for trade transactions, components and mechanisms of trade financing as well as features, practices and guidelines of trade finance products.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are included to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Trainers are banking professionals, with extensive industry experience, well-versed in conducting training programmes in corporate lending, credit approval, trade finance, sales and marketing.

Programme Details Programme duration: 2 months Next intake: to be advised Class schedule: Thursday evenings and/or Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$2,100 Net of 90% funding: S$210 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? This programme is tailored for entry-level corporate bankers new to trade finance. Corporate with trade finance activities and keen to gain better understanding of the industry

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Structuring Trade Finance Facilities (IV)

The SMU FICS Training: Structuring Trade Finance Facilities aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to identify and evaluate corporate clients’ trade financing requirements. Participants will also acquire the technical knowledge of structuring trade finance facilities in various methods based on lending rationales.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are included to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Trainers are banking professionals, with extensive industry experience, well-versed in conducting training programmes in corporate lending, credit approval, trade finance, sales and marketing.

Programme Details Programme duration: 1 month 1st intake: 22 Apr - 15 May 2010 Class schedule: Thursday evenings and/or Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$3,150 Net of 90% funding: S$315 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Trade finance sales and support officers, relationship managers, branch managers, corporate lending officers, risk control and audit staff, management associates. Participants not working in trade finance department should preferably have at least 2 years of corporate banking experience

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Trade Finance Marketing & Client Servicing (IV)

The SMU FICS Training : Trade Finance Marketing & Client Servicing aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to acquire the technical knowledge and market trade finance products. The curriculum also covers developing marketing initiatives, providing sales training and assisting relationship managers to service key and complex accounts, as well as performing periodic review of accounts.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are included to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Trainers are banking professionals, with extensive industry experience, well-versed in conducting training programmes in corporate lending, credit approval, trade finance, sales and marketing.

Programme Details Programme duration: 2 weeks 1st intake: 12 - 26 Jun 2010 Class schedule: Thursday evenings and/or Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$2,250 Net of 90% funding: S$225 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend?

Trade finance sales and support officers, relationship managers, branch managers, corporate lending officers, risk control and audit staff, management associates. Participants not working in trade finance department should preferably have at least 2 to 3 years of corporate banking experience.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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CORPORATE FINANCE

SMU-SIBA FICS Training in Equity Capital Markets (IV)

In partnership with the Singapore Investment Banking Association (SIBA), the SMU-SIBA FICS Training in Equity Capital Markets (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to originate, structure, advise and distribute equity offerings. The curriculum focuses on practical aspects to execute mergers and acquisitions, IPO, corporate restructuring, as well as the sale and distribution of equity offerings. Participants can choose to sign up for the entire course or selected modules, according to their training needs. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Business Development

2 Origination, Structuring & Advisory

3 Sales & Marketing of Equity Offerings

Unique features The modular programme is designed to provide flexibility to suit the training needs of individuals. Case studies, presentations and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Our trainers are experienced professionals in investment banking, across the equity capital market value-chain, from origination, structuring, advisory to distribution. They are also experienced trainers, conducting courses in topics such as corporate finance, banking and finance.

Programme Details Programme duration: 3 months Next intake: 6 Mar – 15 May 2010 Class schedule: Weekday workshops and/or Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$10,000 Net of 90% funding: S$1,000 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Banking professionals in investment banking, stockbrokers, sell-side analyst, preferably with at least one year’s working experience in capital equity markets. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Business Development (IV)

In partnership with the Singapore Investment Banking Association (SIBA), the SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Business Development (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to support the development of new business and maintain client relationships.

The curriculum focuses on practical aspects in identifying, acquiring new business, and the process of pitching deals to win mandates.

Unique features Case studies, presentations and discussions are included to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Our trainers are experienced professionals in investment banking, across the equity capital market value-chain, from origination, structuring, advisory to distribution. They are also experienced trainers, conducting courses in topics such as corporate finance, banking and finance.

Programme Details Programme duration: 1 day 1st intake: to be advised Class schedule: 1 day workshop

Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$1,000 Net of 90% funding: S$100 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Banking professionals in investment banking, stockbrokers, sell-side analyst, preferably with at least one year’s working experience in capital equity markets. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Origination, Structuring & Advisory (IV)

In partnership with the Singapore Investment Banking Association (SIBA), the SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Origination, Structuring & Advisory (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to originate, structure and advise on equity capital market transactions. The curriculum focuses on practical aspects to execute mergers and acquisitions, IPO, corporate restructuring, as well as managing post deal activities. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Introduction to Corporate Finance

2 M&A, Equity Fund Raising & Corporate Restructuring

3 Post Deal Support Management

4 Corporate Finance Regulatory Considerations & Code of Conduct

Unique features Case studies, presentations and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Our trainers are experienced professionals in investment banking, across the equity capital market value-chain, from origination, structuring, advisory to distribution. They are also experienced trainers, conducting courses in topics such as corporate finance, banking and finance.

Programme Details Programme duration: 2 months Next intake: To be advised Class schedule: Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$6,300 Net of 90% funding: S$630 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Banking professionals in investment banking, stockbrokers, sell-side analyst, preferably with at least one year’s working experience in capital equity markets. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Sales & Marketing of Equity Offerings

(IV)

In partnership with the Singapore Investment Banking Association (SIBA), the SMU-SIBA FICS Training: ECM – Sales & Marketing of Equity Offerings (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to market and distribute equity offerings.

The curriculum focuses on the role of ECM team, planning and execution of pre-deal marketing, organizing roadshow, book-building, pricing, order allocation and after-market support.

Unique features Case studies, presentations and discussions are included to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Our trainers are experienced professionals in investment banking, across the equity capital market value-chain, from origination, structuring, advisory to distribution. They are also experienced trainers, conducting courses in topics such as corporate finance, banking and finance.

Programme Details Programme duration: 3 days 1st intake: 13 – 15 May 2010 Class schedule: 3-day workshops Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$2,700 Net of 90% funding: S$270 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Banking professionals in investment banking, stockbrokers, sell-side analyst, preferably with at least one year’s working experience in capital equity markets. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SECURITIES & FUTURES

SMU-SAS FICS Training in Securities Marketing (V)

In partnership with the Securities Association Singapore and SGX, the SMU-SAS FICS Training in Securities Marketing (V), aims to provide participants with the knowledge and competencies to market securities. The curriculum focuses on prospecting, marketing, client relationship building and servicing to provide distinguish value added advisory services in the securities industry. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Securities & Futures Industry Foundation

2 Securities & Futures Regulations & Code of Conduct

3 Client Relationship Building & Marketing

4 Formulate Stock Recommendation

5 Client Servicing

6 Trade Execution

Unique features Case studies, presentations and/or role play are used to provide participants with hands-on experience to

reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Participants are required to register separately for assessments leading to SMU-SAS FICS Specialist

Certificate in Securities Marketing (V)

Trainer Our trainers are experienced investment professionals in stockbroking, research, portfolio management, and investment advisory. The team regularly conducts financial training for CMFAS licensing examinations, CFA review courses, investor education and financial seminars for banking and financial groups.

Programme Details Programme duration: TBA 1st intake: TBA Class schedule: Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: to be advised Net of 90% funding: to be advised ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply. (Additional assessment fees applies)

Who should attend? Bachelor’s degree, with experience investing in stocks and equity-link products but not yet licensed to deal. New entrants to the stockbroking industry will benefit from the programme as it incorporates the CMFAS curriculum and prepares new dealers for their licensing exam.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU-SAS FICS Training: Customer Acquisition – Sourcing Client and

Opening Accounts (V)

In partnership with the Securities Association Singapore and SGX, the SMU-SAS FICS Training: Customer Acquisition – Sourcing Clients and Opening Accounts programme focuses on the necessary competencies to build relationship and trust with clients, with the objective of securing new accounts. The curriculum covers relationship building, sourcing for clients and profiling, securing the order, accounting opening and KYC procedures.

Unique features Case studies, presentations and/or role play are used to provide participants with hands-on experience to

reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills. The programme is a SGX

Accredited CEP: Awards 1 CEP Credit

Trainer Andrew Ler

Andrew has over 16 years experience in the securities industry. Currently the Senior VP and Head of Private Investors, Markets Group with the Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX), he is responsible for the development of over 4000 sales and trading professionals, mass and regional retail investors. He is also responsible for the launch of the Professional Trading Programme series for professional traders and remisiers through the SGX Academy.

Prior to joining SGX, Andrew was Executive Director with DBS Vickers Online Securities and has extensive experience training its sales teams on client relationship management and marketing. Andrew was also previously heading the internet trading function in OCBC Securities and Fraser Securities.

Programme Details Programme duration: 2 days 1st intake: 4 & 5 May 2010 Class schedule: Tuesday & Wednesday evenings Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$1,000 Net of 90% funding: S$100 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Trading representatives, in particular, new entrants to the stockbroking industry.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU-SAS FICS Training: Profiling Clients – Needs, Risks and

Recommendations (V)

In partnership with the Securities Association Singapore and SGX, the SMU-SAS FICS Training: Client Profiling – Needs, Risks and Recommendations programme focuses on the necessary competencies to analyse clients needs and recommend suitable financial products to meet their investment objectives. The curriculum covers client needs assessment, evaluating risk tolerances, understanding investor experience and executing appropriate investment strategies.

Unique features Case studies, presentations and/or role play are used to provide participants with hands-on experience to

reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills. The programme is a SGX

Accredited CEP: Awards 1 CEP Credit

Trainer Andrew Ler

Andrew has over 16 years experience in the securities industry. Currently the Senior VP and Head of Private Investors, Markets Group with the Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX), he is responsible for the development of over 4000 sales and trading professionals, mass and regional retail investors. He is also responsible for the launch of the Professional Trading Programme series for professional traders and remisiers through the SGX Academy.

Prior to joining SGX, Andrew was Executive Director with DBS Vickers Online Securities and has extensive experience training its sales teams on client relationship management and marketing. Andrew was also previously heading the internet trading function in OCBC Securities and Fraser Securities.

Programme Details Programme duration: 2 days 1st intake: 26 & 27 Apr 2010 Class schedule: Monday & Tuesday evenings Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$1,000 Net of 90% funding: S$100 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Trading representatives, in particular, new entrants to the stockbroking industry.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

SMU-SIBA FICS Training: DCM - Structure & Execute Asset Securitization

(IV)

In partnership with the Singapore Investment Banking Association (SIBA), the SMU-SIBA FICS Training: Asset Securitization (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to structure and execute asset securitization transactions. The curriculum covers basic principles and benefits of securitization, securitization structures, commercial, legal and regulatory issues in securitization transactions.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer The trainers are banking professionals with experience in the structuring and executing asset securitization transactions.

Programme Details Programme duration: 1 month 1st intake: 13 Apr – 13 May 2010 Class schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$4,500 Net of 90% funding: S$450^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Banking professionals involved in investment banking, debt capital markets and asset securitization, preferably with at least 2-3 years’ working experience. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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ACI-SMU FICS Financial Markets Certificate

In partnership with ACI Asia - The Financial Markets Association Limited and ACI Singapore - The Financial Markets Association, The ACI-SMU FICS Financial Markets Certificate is an introductory programme focusing on an overview of the financial markets industry and its instruments. Introducing concepts, principles and applications of the different financial instruments to enhance technical knowledge, it helps participants achieve the foundation necessary in this challenging financial markets space/arena. The curriculum covers the principles, terminologies and applications of basic financial instruments (foreign exchange, money market, fixed income, equity and derivatives).

Unique features

Practical and essential knowledge, calculation and valuation methodology will be taught in lectures. Exercises are included to reinforce the technical knowledge and application.

The programme also incorporates key topics covered in the ACI Dealing Certificate and, upon completion, participants will have the additional option to sign up separately for the ACI Dealing Certificate Examination.

Trainer Our trainers comprise veteran banking professionals with extensive experience in financial markets trading, treasury sales, structuring and marketing of bonds. They regularly conduct financial trainings in subjects related to treasury products, investments and risk management.

Programme Details Programme duration: 2 months 1st intake: 12 Apr – 31 May 2010 Class schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays evenings Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$4,600 Net of 90% funding: S$460^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Fresh graduates and professionals with non-finance background seeking to enter the financial services industry. New hires involved in financial markets front, middle and back office functions.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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ACI-SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Financial Markets Operations

In partnership with ACI Singapore – The Financial Markets Association and ACI Asia – The Financial Markets Association Limited, the ACI SMU FICS Professional Certificate in Financial Markets Operations aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to process, verify and ensure proper settlements of financial market transactions in the global wholesale financial markets.

Module 1 covers the principles, terminologies and applications of basic financial instruments (foreign exchange, money market, fixed income, equity and derivatives). Module 2 focuses on critical practical aspects of deal processing, such as confirmation, settlements, collateral management, client servicing, accounting and operational controls. Candidates with prior relevant qualifications or experience in product knowledge of financial markets instruments may be exempted from attending Module 1

The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Financial Markets Foundation

2 Processing & Settlement

3 Accounting & Operational Controls

4 Financial Markets Regulations & Code of Conduct

Unique features Curriculum includes comprehensive coverage of cash, securities and derivative instruments, and key competencies across all functions from deal process to accounting control. Case studies, discussions and role play are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function. This programme incorporates key topics covered in the ACI Operations Certificate. Upon completion, participants will have the additional option to sign up separately for the ACI Operations Certificate Examination.

Trainers The trainers are veteran banking professionals with experience across various functions in financial market operations.

Programme Details Programme duration: 5 months Next intake: 12 Apr – 4 Sept 2010 Class schedule: Mondays and Wednesday evenings (Module 1) and Saturdays (Module 2) Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$10,900 Net of 90% funding: $1,090^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Banking staff in operations, middle office staff, treasury managers, business analysts, operations risk managers, product controllers, financial controllers, IT application support, auditors, compliance. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least one year’s experience in global markets operations.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Processing & Settlements of Complex Products (V)

The SMU FICS Training: Processing & Settlement of Complex Products (V) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to process, verify and ensure proper settlements of transactions for complex financial instruments in the global wholesale financial market. The curriculum focuses on critical practical aspects of processing financial instruments such as exotic options, credit derivatives and structured products, including collateral management and client portfolio valuation.

Unique features Curriculum includes comprehensive coverage of exotic options, credit derivatives and structure products, and key competencies to process and settle complex instrument, as well as critical operational and accounting controls. Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function.

Trainer The trainers are veteran banking professionals with experience in handling complex financial instruments in financial market operations.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 1st intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised

Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees To be advised.

Who should attend? Banking staff in operations, middle office staff, treasury managers, business analysts, operations risk managers, product controllers, financial controllers, IT application support, auditors, compliance and internal control officers. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least 3 years’ experience in global markets operations.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Financial Markets Operational Units & Work

Practices (VI)

The SMU FICS Training: Financial Markets Operational Units & Work Practices (VI) aims to provide participants with a framework for benchmarking best practices of work units, against industry standards and requirements. The curriculum focuses on work practices and internal control processes, streamlining of data and process flow, and setting performance benchmarks for operational units.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer The trainers are veteran senior banking professionals with experience across various functions in global market operations, as well as organization and system set-ups and implementations.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 1st intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised

Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees To be advised.

Who should attend? Banking staff in operations, middle office staff, treasury managers, business analysts, operations risk managers, product controllers, financial controllers, IT application support, auditors, compliance and internal control officers. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least 5 years experience in global financial markets operations.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU-SIBA FICS Training: Debt Origination, Structuring & Syndication

(IV)

In partnership with the Singapore Investment Banking Association (SIBA), the SMU-SIBA FICS Training: Debt Origination, Structuring & Syndication (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to structure, price and execute debt capital origination and syndication transactions. The curriculum focuses on origination, structuring, pricing, marketing and syndication of fixed income capital fund raising activities.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer The trainers are banking professionals with experience in the origination, structure, pricing, negotiation, credit approval, client management, deal syndication and global distribution.

Programme Details Programme duration: 3 weeks 1st intake: 23 Mar – 8 Apr 2010 Class schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$2,700 Net of 90% funding: S$270^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Professionals with about 1-2 year’s working experience in equity or debt capital markets such as those from corporate finance, origination and syndication desk, fixed income sales, treasury sales, fixed income analyst and fund managers. Corporate issuers who are involved in corporate finance, treasury management and business development activities will also benefit from the programme.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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ACI - SMU FICS Specialist Certificate in Product Control

The ACI-SMU FICS Specialist Certificate in Product Control (V) aims to provide participants with the essential knowledge and competencies to understand, control and manage risks of the banks’ balance sheet. The curriculum focuses on treasury risk management, treasury and management accounting of financial markets products, product control, valuation and new product approval process. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Financial Markets

2 Treasury Risk Control & Measurement

3 Treasury & Management Accounting

4 Product Control - New Product Approval

5 Financial Markets Regulations & Code of Conduct

Unique features Each module is structured to include case studies and discussions, to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainers The trainers are veteran banking professionals with experience across various functions such as operations, risk management, financial and management accounting, tax, systems etc in financial markets middle to back office operations.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 1st intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees To be advised.

Who should attend? Financial accounts, management accountants, product controllers, IT application support, auditors, compliance and internal control officers. Candidates must possess knowledge of complex financial markets instruments. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least 2 years experience in financial markets product control.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Certificate: Product Control – New Product Approval (V)

The SMU FICS Certificate: Product Control – New Product Approval (V) aims to provide participants with the essential knowledge in new product approval process. The curriculum focuses on accounting treatment, settlement procedures, control standards and valuation of major types of financial instruments. It also looks at the valuation models validation process, accounting practices and understanding of the reserve requirements on financial markets activities.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainers The trainers are veteran banking professionals with experience across various functions such as operations, risk management, financial and management accounting, tax, systems etc in financial markets middle to back office operations.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 1st intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: To be advised Net of 90% funding: To be advised ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Financial accounts, management accountants, product controllers, IT application support, auditors, compliance and internal control officers. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least 2 years experience in financial markets product control.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Critical Issues in Risk Management Models (VI)

The SMU FICS Training: Critical Issues in Risk Management Models (VI) aims to provide participants with the essential knowledge in the principles of treasury risk and understanding critical issues in various risk measurement models. The curriculum covers the interrelationships and dynamics among credit, market and liquidity risks, mapping of different portfolios to manage portfolio risks, critical issues in risk measurement models, applications and limitations of VaR risk measurement concepts, integrating market and credit risk in VaR calculation and stress testing.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainers The trainers are veteran banking professionals with experience across various functions such as operations, risk management, financial and management accounting, tax, systems etc in financial markets middle to back office operations.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 1st intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees To be advised.

Who should attend? Financial accounts, management accountants, product controllers, IT application support, auditors, compliance and internal control officers. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least 5 years experience in financial markets product control.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Product Accounting & Tax Considerations (VI)

The SMU FICS Training: Product Control - Product Accounting & Tax Considerations (VI) aims to provide participants with the essential knowledge in critical issues in product accounting including tax considerations. The curriculum covers convergence of international accounting standards and its impact on reporting of financial instruments, mark-to-market valuation methodologies, as well as control procedures to MIS system used for management reporting. It also looks at tax climate and tax issues related to cross-border transactions, as well as impact of transfer pricing on financial markets business units.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainers The trainers are veteran banking professionals with experience across various functions such as operations, risk management, financial and management accounting, tax, systems etc in financial markets middle to back office operations.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 1st intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees To be advised.

Who should attend? Financial accounts, management accountants, product controllers, IT application support, auditors, compliance and internal control officers. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least 5 years experience in financial markets product control.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Product Control & Work Practices (VI)

The SMU FICS Training FICS Training: Product Control - Product Control & Work Practices (VI) aims to provide participants with the essential knowledge in internal control processes related to product control and benchmarking of work practices. The curriculum covers centralization versus de-centralization structures, work practices and systems, streamlining of data and process flow, and benchmarking of work practices to best practices.

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainers The trainers are veteran banking professionals with experience across various functions such as operations, risk management, financial and management accounting, tax, systems etc in financial markets middle to back office operations.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 1st intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees To be advised.

Who should attend? Financial accounts, management accountants, product controllers, IT application support, auditors, compliance and internal control officers. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least 5 years experience in financial markets product control.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis (IV)

The SMU FICS Training: Introduction to Financial Statement Analysis (IV) is an introductory programme on understanding financial statements and financial analysis in investment evaluation. The curriculum covers key components of financial statements and interpretation of financial ratios. It also includes an introductory session on the use of technical charting as an analytical tool in investment analysis.

Unique features Practical and essential accounting knowledge, calculation methodology will be taught in lectures. Exercises and case discussions are included to reinforce the technical knowledge and application.

Trainer The team of trainers comprises of accounting and/or investment professionals, as well as technical chartist.

Programme Details Programme duration: To be advised 2nd intake: To be advised Class schedule: To be advised Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: To be advised Net of 90% funding: To be advised ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Investors, research assistants, junior analysts, non- finance graduates and professionals seeking to understand how to interpret financial statements.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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ACI-SMU FICS Training: Marketing Treasury Solutions (IV)

The ACI-SMU FICS Training: Marketing Treasury Solutions (IV) aims to equip participants with the essential competencies to generate trade ideas and recommend treasury solutions to corporate clients. The curriculum focuses on the treasury sales function includes the ability to assess relevant and interpret market information, formulate investment and trading strategies to client, build client relationship, manage risk exposure and execute trade according to industry code of conduct, in compliance with bank’s policies and procedures. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Introduction to Financial Markets

2 Treasury Risk Management

3 Effective Marketing Treasury Solutions

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer The trainers are veteran banking professionals with experience in trading and treasury sales. They regularly conduct financial trainings in subjects related to treasury products, marketing and risk management.

Programme Details Programme duration: 2 months Next intake: 24 Apr – 5 Jun 2010 Class schedule: Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$4,500 Net of 90% funding: S$450^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Treasury sales managers, dealers, traders, relationship managers and corporate treasurers. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably with at least one year’s experience in financial markets.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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FUND MANAGEMENT

SMU FICS Certificate: Fund Management Foundation (IV)

The SMU FICS Certificate: Fund Management Foundation (IV) is an introductory programme focusing on the basic fundamentals of the fund management industry, key asset classes and investment products. The curriculum looks at principles of fund management, overview of the investment process, roles of key players in the investment industry, job functions in the fund management value chain and industry practices.

Unique features Practical and essential knowledge, calculation and valuation methodology will be taught in lectures. Exercises and class discussions are included to reinforce the technical knowledge and application.

Trainer The team of trainers comprises veteran fund management professionals with extensive experience in portfolio management, marketing, operations, investment, research and advisory.

Programme Details Programme duration: 1 month Next intake: 25 Mar – 29 Apr 2010 Class schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$3,100 Net of 90% funding: S$310 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? New entrants to the fund management industry, research assistants, junior analysts and associates. Non- finance graduates and working professionals seeking to learn more about the investment industry and asset classes may be admitted on a case by case basis. Minimum of bachelor's degree required.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU-SFAA FICS Professional Certificate in Fund Administration (IV)

In partnership with the Singapore Fund Administrators Association (SFAA), The SMU-SFAA FICS Training in Fund Administration (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to provide back office and administrative support for the processing of transactions for customer portfolios. The curriculum focuses on transaction processing, settlement and documentation, custodian services, pricing securities and portfolios, exception management, fund accounting, valuation and reporting. The programme comprises of the following modules:

Module Title

1 Fund Management Foundation

1 Regulatory Framework Governing Fund Administration

2 Fund Operations & Administration

3 Fund Accounting and Valuation

Unique features Case studies and discussions are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, which serves to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Our trainers are professionals with experienced in investments, fund accounting, administration and operations, legal and compliance.

Programme Details Programme duration: 2 months 1st intake: 10 Apr – 19 Jun 2010 Class schedule: Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$6,800 Net of 90% funding: S$680^ (pending accreditation) ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Newly hired fund administration operations and support staff, auditors or compliance officers. Applicants should preferably have an accounting degree or equivalent.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training in Portfolio Performance Measurement (V)

The SMU FICS Training in Portfolio Performance Measurement (V) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies to measure and report on portfolio and composite investment returns using industry accepted methodology and reporting of risk and return attribution. The curriculum focuses on return calculation methodologies, composite construction and benchmarking, portfolio performance analysis, performance disclose and presentation.

Unique features Case studies and exercises are used to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function, to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Trainer Teo Mon Kean, CFA, CIPM Mon Kean has over 20 years in the funds management industry. He is the head of Performance & Risk Management of a major asset management company, responsible for setting policies and methodologies in performance and attribution. He is instrumental in the automation of the firm's performance data and the creation of performance composites. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Honours) and a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

Programme Details Programme duration: 1 month 1st intake: 20 Apr – 20 May 2010 Class schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings Venue: Singapore Management University campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$4,500 Net of 90% funding: $450^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Portfolio managers, investment analyst, performance analyst, custodians, middle officers, business development and marketing officers, auditors, plan sponsors. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required, preferably at least 2 years of working experience of the investment management industry.

Contact details

Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Training: Portfolio Construction and Management (IV)

The SMU FICS Training: Portfolio Construction & Management (IV) aims to provide participants with the essential competencies in model portfolio construction, portfolio management, review and rebalancing. The curriculum focuses on the practical aspects in investment research, portfolio construction and management, and development of investment strategies according to clients’ investment objectives and guidelines.

Unique features Exercises and role play are used to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills. Participants are also guided on the construction of different portfolios according to investment mandates from clients, to provide participants with hands-on experience in the job function.

Trainer Our trainers are senior investments professionals with experience across the fund management value chain, specializing in financial advisory, research and investment.

Programme Details Programme duration: 1 month 2nd intake: 20 Mar – 24 Apr 2010 Class schedule: Saturdays Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$4,500 Net of 90% funding: S$450 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Investment analysts, assistants to fund managers, trading desk personnel, performance analysts, business development and marketing professionals, plan sponsors. Minimum bachelor's degree required with at least 1-2 years of relevant investment or banking experience.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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PRIVATE EQUITY

SMU FICS Certificate: Sourcing Private Equity Deals & Fund Raising (V)

The SMU FICS Specialist Certificate in Private Equity is designed for institutions, corporate and/or high network individual investors looking at private equity investment as an alternative for their investment portfolios. The entire course is divided into five modules, with each module to be conducted in 3-day workshops. Participants can choose to sign up for the entire course or selected modules, according to their training needs. The SMU FICS Certificate: Sourcing Private Equity Deals & Fund Raising (V) focuses on developing PE investment strategy, identifying attractive deals, sourcing for investors.

Unique features Extensive use of case studies using PE transactions in US, Europe and Asia, to provide participants with hands-on experience. Participants will be involved in a role play in networking session to drill home the competency skills. Participants are required to register separately for assessments leading to SMU FICS Certificate: Sourcing Private Equity Deals & Fund Raising (V)

Trainer YONG KWEK PING is the CEO of Inventis Investment Holdings (China) Co Ltd, a leading private equity firm based in China. Yong is responsible for the investment strategy and performance of the funds for the greater China region. Yong is frequently invited to speak at major investment and business conferences globally. He is an engineer by training and a Senior Fellow of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Programme Details Programme duration: 3 days Next intake: 10-12 May 2010 Class schedule: 3-day workshops Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$2,900 Net of 90% funding: S$290 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Private equity professionals, CEOs, CFOs, entrepreneurs, high network investors, family offices, business development managers, securities analysts and portfolio managers. Minimum of bachelor’s degree required.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Certificate: Framework for Conducting PE Due Diligence (V)

The SMU FICS Specialist Certificate in Private Equity is designed for institutions, corporate and/or high network individual investors looking at private equity investment as an alternative for their investment portfolios. The entire course is divided into five modules, with each module to be conducted in 3-day workshops. Participants can choose to sign up for the entire course or selected modules. The SMU FICS Certificate: Framework for Conducting Due Diligence (V) focuses on the framework for conducting due diligence, evaluation of business plan, industry, business and financial analysis and valuation of investee companies.

Unique features Extensive use of case studies using PE transactions in US, Europe and Asia, to provide participants with

hands-on experience, and to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills.

Participants are required to register separately for assessments leading to SMU FICS Certificate:

Framework for Conducting Due Diligence (V)

Trainer YONG KWEK PING is the CEO of Inventis Investment Holdings (China) Co Ltd, a leading private equity firm based in China. Yong is responsible for the investment strategy and performance of the funds for the greater China region. Yong is frequently invited to speak at major investment and business conferences globally. He is an engineer by training and a Senior Fellow of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Programme Details Programme duration: 3 days Next intake: 8-10 Jul 2010 Class schedule: 3-day workshops Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$2,900 Net of 90% funding: S$2,900^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Private equity professionals, CEOs, CFOs, entrepreneurs, high network investors, family offices, business development managers, securities analysts and portfolio managers.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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SMU FICS Certificate: Structuring & Negotiating Private Equity Deals (V)

The SMU FICS Specialist Certificate in Private Equity is designed for institutions, corporate and/or high network individual investors looking at private equity investment as an alternative for their investment portfolios. The entire course is divided into five modules, with each module to be conducted in 3-day workshops. Participants can choose to sign up for the entire course or selected modules. The SMU FICS Training: Structuring & Negotiating PE Deals (V) focuses on evaluation of business and financial risks to come up with the appropriate deal structures to mitigate risks and maximize returns. The curriculum includes the practical aspects of negotiation to achieve a win-win agreement for all parties, and legal issues and documentation to ensure enforceability and avoid pitfalls.

Unique features There is extensive discussion of PE transactions in US, Europe and Asia. Participants will work on a case, follow by role play in deal negotiation, to provide them with hands-on experience, and to reinforce the technical knowledge and application of competency skills

Trainer YONG KWEK PING is the CEO of Inventis Investment Holdings (China) Co Ltd, a leading private equity firm based in China. Yong is responsible for the investment strategy and performance of the funds for the greater China region. Yong is frequently invited to speak at major investment and business conferences globally. He is an engineer by training and a Senior Fellow of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Programme Details Programme duration: 3 days 1st intake: 26 – 28 Aug 2010 Class schedule: 3-day workshops Venue: Singapore Management University Campus

Programme Fees Gross: S$2,900 Net of 90% funding: S$290 ^ ^ Fees exclude GST. Terms and conditions apply.

Who should attend? Private equity professionals, CEOs, CFOs, entrepreneurs, high network investors, family offices, business development managers, securities analysts and portfolio managers.

Contact details Contact: Ms Clara Low / Ms Jaclyn Mah Contact No: (65) 6828 1937 / 6828 0254 Web Site: http://www.smu.edu.sg/centres/fti/index.asp

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