The Securities Trade Lifecycle
This course covers all components of the trade lifecycle; lifecycle processing sequence and processing impact; what causes (and prevents) Straight Through Processing; primary risks and typical mitigating controls; and useful market-wide terminology.

Overview
This course includes:
- 4+ hours of on-demand video
- 6 modules
- Core level
- Direct access/chat with the instructor
- 100% self-paced online
- Many downloadable resources
- Shareable certificate of completion
- Trade Execution
- Trade Capture
- Trade Enrichment
- Trade Confirmation
- Trade Settlement
- Reconciliation
Skills You Will Gain
Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)
- You’ll receive a complete overview of the Trade Lifecycle with comprehensive illustrations and examples
- You’ll learn every aspect of trade settlement
- You’ll learn the importance, process, and methods of trade reconciliation
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of the English language.
- Participants are expected to have basic math knowledge coming into this course.
Who Should Attend
- Analysts and associates in commercial, corporate and investment banking.
Curriculum
1Welcome!
About this course: Overview, Learning Outcomes, Prerequisites & Target Audience
Course Trailer
Instructor Bio: Mike Simmons
2Trade Execution
Introduction to the Securities Trade Lifecycle
Introduction to the Securities Trade Lifecycle - Slides
Introduction to Trades and Execution
Introduction to Trades and Execution -Slides
Order Execution and Allocations
Order Execution and Allocations -Slides
3Trade Capture
Types of Information to Capture
Types of Information to Capture -Slides
Captures in Trading and Operations Systems
Captures in Trading and Operations Systems -Slides
4Trade Enrichment
Introduction to Trade Enrichment
Introduction to Trade Enrichment -Slides
Types of Information Enriched by Settlement System
Types of Information Enriched by Settlement System -Slides
5Trade Confirmation
Trade Confirmation Defined
Trade Confirmation Defined -Slides
Types of Information Stored & ETC's
Types of Information Stored & ETC's -Slides
OASYS, Discrepancies and Risk
OASYS, Discrepancies and Risk -Slides
6Trade Settlement
Introduction to Settlement Instructions
Introduction to Settlement Instructions -Slides
Settlement Deadlines, Methods & Parties Responsible
Settlement Deadlines, Methods & Parties Responsible -Slides
Pre-Settlement Statuses
Pre-Settlement Statuses -Slides
Matched & Unmatched Statuses
Matched & Unmatched Statuses -Slides
Introduction to Failed Settlements
Introduction to Failed Settlements -Slides
Markets, Causes & Preventing Failed Settlements
Markets, Causes & Preventing Failed Settlements -Slides
Partial Settlement & Forcing Settlement
Partial Settlement & Forcing Settlement -Slides
Forms & Procedures for Trade Settlements
Forms & Procedures for Trade Settlements -Slides
Reflecting Settlement
Reflecting Settlement -Slides
7Reconciliation
Purpose & Types of Reconciliation
Purpose & Types of Reconciliation -Slides
Example & Importance of Reconciliation
Example & Importance of Reconciliation -Slides
Methods, Advantages & Risks of Reconciliation
Methods, Advantages & Risks of Reconciliation -Slides
Instructors

Mike Simmons
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