foreign exchange, money markets, interest rates,
The ACI Dealing Certificate is a globally recognized foundation program designed for professionals entering the financial markets. It covers the essentials of foreign exchange, money markets, interest rates, commodities, and related derivatives, equipping candidates with the practical and theoretical skills needed to operate confidently in dealing environments.
The syllabus is structured into five core areas:
- Financial Markets Environment
- Structure and participants in global markets
- Regulatory frameworks and ethical standards
- Foreign Exchange (FX)
- Spot, forward, and swap transactions
- FX derivatives and risk management
- Money Markets & Interest Rates
- Short-term instruments (deposits, repos, treasury bills)
- Yield curves, pricing, and interest rate calculations
- Commodities & Derivatives
- Basics of commodity trading
- Futures, options, and hedging strategies
- Applications & Market Operations
- Practical dealing simulations
- Fundamental mathematics used in pricing and valuation
