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Introduction to the Funds Industry
"Very useful course to do." Hedge Fund Administrator, Dublin
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Introduction to the Funds Industry
Duration: One day
Course Overview
At the end of this course participants will be able to
- Explain why investment funds exist
- Describe the role played by various parties in the industry
- Describe different fund types and structures
- Discuss the differences between traditional funds and hedge funds
- Describe various investment strategies
- Describe the regulatory reporting requirements of Irish-domiciled investment funds
- Discuss current developments affecting the funds industry
Course Content
- What is a fund?
- Parties in the industry
- Regulation in Ireland: UCIT and non-UCITS
- Legal and operational fund structures
- Traditional (Mutual) funds
- Hedge funds
- Investment strategies
- Investor profiles
- Current developments
Who should attend?
Staff with little or no previous experience of funds.
