The Securities Trade Lifecycle: Front, Middle & Back-Office

What you'll learn

• ✓ Understand the various techniques for initiating trade orders, such as electronic trading platforms, phone, or email.
• ✓ Discuss and define the trade delivery process, including the roles of clearing houses and settlement banks, as well as the actions required to transfer ownership.
• ✓ Implement risk management measures to detect and reduce potential hazards throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• ✓ Use the order routing process, including the various types of order routing systems and the criteria used to choose the best system for a given situation.
• ✓ Use front-office technology to precisely record and track the conversion of trade orders into completed transactions.
• ✓ Execute order matching processes to help convert trade orders into completed deals.
• ✓ Provide thorough illustrations and examples to demonstrate the trade lifecycle.
• ✓ Recognize the importance, process, and methods of trade reconciliation.
• ✓ Verify the accuracy of transaction affirmations and confirmations to ensure that trades are completed properly.
• ✓ To keep the back office running smoothly, process trade affirmations and confirmations on time.