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Asset Allocation and Portfolio Construction

This programme covers the latest trends in quantitative modelling for asset allocation and portfolio construction and highlights approaches which help improving real-world in investment decision processes by taking into account risk factors, capital market scenarios, estimation risk and generally real-world aspects in applied investing beyond mean-variance.

Innovations suggested over the last twenty years are contrasted with current industry practice and illustrated with examples with an eye for practical implementation. Perspectives are provided on the latest industry trends like Smart Beta and Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence.

Six practical exercises simulate real-life key decisions in asset allocation and portfolio construction. Mathematical concepts are discussed and illustrated using Excel spreadsheets that delegates can take away.

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  • Cliftons Singapore - The Finexis Building
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This course is also available in London Time Zone and New York Time Zone

This course is FTS-Eligible* and also eligible for CPD hours. GARP & CFA Institute members are eligible for CE/CPD credits. See details

Who The Course is For
  • Quants / Financial engineers
  • Chief Investment Officers
  • Portfolio and investment managers
  • Fund and wealth managers
  • Treasury and liquidity managers
  • Risk managers
  • Traders
  • Strategists
Learning Objectives
  • Comprehensive discussion of different approaches to portfolio construction
  • Latest research trends and industry best practice and implications for practitioners
  • Practical suggestions on estimation risk, model risk and advanced topics
  • Workshops on all models and detailed teaching on quantitative concepts
Prior Knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of financial markets, asset classes and derivative instruments
  • Elementary mathematics and statistics (probability distributions mean, variance and correlation)
  • Microsoft Excel

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*FTS Eligible
This programme is approved for listing on the Financial Training Scheme (FTS) Programme Directory and is eligible for FTS claims subject to all eligibility criteria being met. Please note that in no way does this represent an endorsement of the quality of the training provider and programme. Participants are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants' business activities or job roles. The FTS is available to eligible entities, at a 50% funding level of programme fees subject to all eligibility criteria being met. FTS claims may only be made for programmes listed on the FTS Programme Directory with the specified validity period. Please refer to www.ibf.org.sg for more information.