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

