2010 Introduction to Finance - Programme

Programme

09.30   Delegate registration and breakfast

 

09.45   Introductions

 

10.00   Bank finance

  • Why do we need banks?
  • Development of the UK banking industry
  • How do banks make profits?
  • What can go wrong?
  • Bank balance sheets
  • Banking products
  • Regulation

 

11.30   Refreshment break

 

11.45   Asset finance

  • What is asset finance?
  • Development of the UK leasing industry
  • Benefits to lessees
  • Benefits to lessors
  • How do leasing companies make profits?
  • Leasing products
  • Regulation

 

13.00   Lunch break

 

14.00   The borrowing decision

  • Finance options
  • Why lease/borrow?
  • Lease vs. borrow decision

 

15.00   Refreshment break

 

15.15   Risk assessment

  • Credit risk
  • Fraud risk

 

15.45   Case studies

 

16.30   Questions

 

17.00   End of course

 

NB: Course timings may vary