Course description
Introduction to Energy Futures & the Clearing Process – Flex
As part of our Flex Series, this 2 hour live instructor led virtual course provides an introduction to what futures are and how they work from an exchange and clearing perspective. This is the first in a series of three courses that makes up our 'Introduction to Futures & Options' pathway. The other two modules in the series are:
- Introduction to Trading & Hedging with Futures
- Introduction to Options
On completion of all three sections, you can take an assessment towards pathway Certification.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
- New traders and brokers
- New entrants to the futures and options markets
- Support and operations people involved in the energy markets
- Sales and marketing personnel
- Individuals working in organisations such as: trading companies, banks, brokers, oil producers, consumers, refiners, distribution companies, government and associated organisations.
Training Course Content
- How session will work and Welcome
- Session 1:
- What is a Futures exchange
- Example: ICE Futures Europe
- What is a future? How does it work
- The anatomy of a futures contract
- Session 2:
- How Clearing Works
- CCP vs Bilateral
- Benefits of the CCP model
- Main risk mitigation structures
- Session Review:
- Review of key learning points
- Q&A
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