By the end of this This intensive and highly-structured 5-day program participants will be able to:

• Provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge about the scope and trends of investments in Asia and worldwide.
• Comprehend the various ongoing trends in the international markets that affect investment analysis, e.g., globalization, securitization and financial engineering.
• Recognize the wide gamut of investment products either in the cash market or off-balance sheet market.
• Interpret the different economic variables and the business cycles that have a major bearing on investments and investment analysis.
• Comprehend the company analysis through proper financial statements as well as industry analysis.
• Clarify the mechanics and modus operandi of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Private Placements.
• Illustrate the theoretical and practical process of mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide the participants with full coverage of the various traditional and contemporary methods and approaches for pricing and valuation.
• Identify the scope of the new wave of instruments dubbed as alternative approaches for fund raising, i.e. Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, and Private Equity.
• Clarify the importance and significance of wide coverage of financial derivatives and how investment analysts are using them for consulting purposes.