This is a comprehensive and participative 2-day programme exploring how economic cycles and trends impact investment performance.

The course covers the economic fundamentals of asset returns and valuations, how asset classes behave during the economic cycle, the thinking behind central bank decisions, and how to recognise and react to extreme market events such as bubbles, busts and financial crises.

It reviews recent historical events as well as addressing current issues in the markets.

The course will benefit anyone involved in financial markets keen to gain a better understanding of macro drivers of asset performance, particularly those who are executing cross-market trading strategies:

• Chief Investment Officers
• Pension Fund Managers, Trustees and Consultants
• Global Macro Hedge Fund Managers
• Fixed Income Managers
• Corporate Treasurers
• Senior Risk Managers
• Strategists
• Central Bankers

Some prior experience of investing and markets is desirable for getting the most out of the course. Some knowledge of economics would be useful but is not necessary.