The Swiss CFA Society

2007 Geneva Executive Courses in Finance

Education is a continuous investment. Take your post-graduate knowledge in finance to the next level by attending a one-week Swiss Finance Institute course in

Volatility and Correlation: Practical Methods for Financial Applications (36 PD credits) by Tim Bollerslev Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke Universtiy. November 17-21, 2008 The course focuses on volatility and correlation in financial asset returns. It looks at the tools and techniques with their pitfalls and opportunities as technology moves forward. Some mathematical and statistical maturity is expected. Behavioral Finance and Investment Strategy (36 PD credits) by Werner De Bondt Director of the Richard H. Driehaus Center for Behavioral Finance, DePaul Universtiy, Chicago. November 11-14, 2008 Learn how key insights of state-of-the-art behavioral finance can improve your equity investment strategies and as a result how to better manage client relationships. Prior knowledge of standard concepts in modern finance is required. Real Estate Investment and Financing (28 PD credits) by J. Baumberger Professor of Economics, University of St. Gallen, Ph. Sormani owner of Sormani Investment and Property Consulting, Chairman and co-founder, Swiss Information and Training Center for Real Estate (IAZI/CIFI), M. Hoesli Professor of Real Estate Finance, University of Geneva (HEC), SFI, and Professor of Finance, Aberdeen Busines School, and O. Scaillet Professor, University of Geneva (HEC) and SFI. May 26-29, 2008 Familiarise yourself with modern decision-making tools in real estate investment and financing. Knowledge of real estate and quantitative skills are required. The course has an international focus and is not restricted to local investors. Quantitative Approaches for Equity Portfolio Management (36 PD credits) by François Lhabitant CIO, Kedge Capital and Professor of Finance, HEC-University of Lausanne and EDHEC Business School, France. June 2-6, 2008 The course focuses on fundamental quantitative concepts in asset allocation and on how to develop a proper risk analytical framework. The lecture is illustrated by real-world examples and exercises with group discussion and computer assignments. Basic knowledge of modern portfolio theory is required. Implementing Quantitative Techniques for Financial Markets (36 PD credits) by David Cox Director of London Financial Studies Ltd. October 13-17, 2008 Following the course participants will use efficiently quantitative techniques to manage, analyse and price today’s financial instruments and the associated risks. They will take away processed examples of each technique. Open to a wide range of practitioners. Credit Risk and Credit Derivatives: Latest Theories and Best Practices (36 PD credits) by Didier Cossin UBS Professor of Banking and Finance, IMD. October 27-31, 2008 Learn how to use the most recent credit risk models and see how credit derivatives can be used for position taking, structured financing or exposure management. Ideal for practitioners, who wish to keep in touch with the latest developments. Using and Managing Inflation Linked Instruments and Their Derivatives (15 PD credits) by David Cox Director of London Financial Studies Ltd. November 19-20, 2007 October 30-31, 2008 Attend an intensive two-day course on integrating into decision making the rapidly evolving market for inflation derivatives and related products. Intermediate mathematics, basic knowledge of bonds and interest-rate derivatives is required.

The Swiss Finance Institute focuses on worldclass Research and Executive Education in Banking and Finance. Its Executive Courses have been in existence for 25 years.

A 5% discount is offered to CFA members on remaining 2007 executive finance courses and exceptionally a 10% discount on the  “Quantitative Approaches for Equity Portfolio Management” course by François-Serge Lhabitant from 22 to 26 October 2007.

The Swiss Finance Institute is registered with the CFA Institute as an Approved Provider of professional development programs. This program is eligible for PD credit hours as granted by CFA Institute. If you are a CFA Institute member, PD credit for your attendance at this event will be automatically recorded in your PD Diary.

For more information, please consult:
http://www.swissfinanceinstitute.ch

Registration: CFAME@sfi.ch