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- II. Intermediate Programmes
- Primary Market Certificate (PMC) - Conventional and Offshore Renminbi Markets
ICMA Executive Education is pleased to announce the Primary Market Certificate (PMC) programme in Hong Kong.
ICMA Executive Education’s Primary Market Certificate (PMC) is a second level qualification intended for persons with an interest or involvement in the debt primary markets. The programme has been running for many years in London and has become a key qualification for those interested in the debt primary markets.The Hong Kong PMC follows largely along the lines of the successful London programme, but has been tailored to the needs of practitioners in the Asian region. Certain modules in the London programme less relevant to regional participants have been replaced by modules focussing on the rapidly developing Offshore Renminbi (CNH) bond market.
However, in line with the London programme, the Hong Kong course examines the entire life cycle of bond issuance, from considering the financing choices through to the closing of transactions in the marketplace, be they conventional or “Dim Sum”. While the course examines the theoretical principles underpinning the markets, and the instruments and financing techniques that are available, emphasis is placed on interpreting and using that knowledge in practical case studies.
Candidates who take this programme will therefore have all the requisite tools to add value now to their company’s activities in the primary markets in the Asian region.
As a second-level qualification the PMC syllabus requires that candidates already have some familiarity with:
- Fundamental numeric skills, the time value of money, PV, yields and yield curves
- The main debt market sectors, products and key players
Target Audience
The PMC programme is intended primarily for persons working in the origination, syndication and transaction management areas of investment banks or securities houses. It is also a valuable qualification for capital markets lawyers looking to expand their understanding of the workings of the primary markets and for those employed in institutions that may be looking to raise funds in the international capital markets. The Programme is most suited to those in the early stages of focusing on primary market activities, but is open to anyone who would benefit from a more complete knowledge of the debt primary markets.
The course is open to ICMA members and non-members.
Accreditation
CFA Charterholders may also claim 31.5 PD hours for attending the ICMA Primary Market Certificate.
Programme Director
Chris O’Malley is a Senior Advisor to the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and a freelance trainer. Chris focuses on primary market practices and, particularly, capital markets and skills-based training. Chris developed and is Course Director for the ICMA Primary Market Certificate. He has 30 years’ experience in the capital markets on the sales and origination sides of the business
Expert Speakers
Various guest speakers will contribute to the course during the programme. These will be announced prior to the course start date.
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