Course description
This livestreamed course aims to give compliance professionals an in-depth and thorough understanding of the practices that are involved in launching a deal in the international debt capital market.
It explains precisely how the deal is done, starting with first steps in the pre-launch process - looking at the pitch book, the mandate, the roadshow and the prospectus - through syndication, including book building and allocation, up to and including the final public launch of the issue.
At each point in the progress of the deal through to launch, the interaction of current regulation with the process is considered (including the EU and UK market abuse and prospectus regimes). The session is interactive, giving participants the opportunity to raise and discuss queries from their own experience.
Upcoming start dates
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By completing the course you will be able to:
- Understand the process for appointment of the management group and th e key considerations for the Pitch Book and Mandate letter
- Explore MiFID II Regulation and the implications for the primary markets, including the role of the manufacturer and distributor and target market considerations
- Review requirements of the Prospectus Directive and Prospectus Regulation
- Understand the key steps involved in syndication, including pre-launch processes, announcement to launch and allocation to pricing
- Identify the challenges and risks involved in book building, including the management of order inflation, dealing with duplicate orders and the impact of time-zone differences in a global market
- Examine the requirements of the Market Abuse Directive and Market Abuse Regulation, as well as the obligations for the Syndicate banks and Issuers
- Consider the key ICMA guidelines and relevant FMSB Core Principles
- Examine Signing and Closing processes, including the role of the Fiscal Agent, Trustee, Common Depository, Clearing Systems and ‘bill and delivery’ manager
- Discuss the latest developments in the primary market, including the growth of the green, social and sustainability bond market, the impact of Brexit and the move from LIBOR to Risk Free Rates.
Training Course Content
Day 1
- Start Mandate & Pre Launch Considerations
- Key Documentation & Prospectus Regulation
- Syndication Practice / Breakout Discussion
- Panel discussion and Q&A - Angela Yorath, Trainer, and Ruari Ewing, Senior Director, ICMA
Day 2
- Pre-Marketing Consideration
- Announcement to Launch
- Allocation & Pricing
- Signing & Closing
- Panel discussion and Q&A - Angela Yorath, Trainer, and Ruari Ewing, Senior Director, ICMA
Course delivery details
Livestreamed Course
ICMA courses are delivered via video conferencing accessed on our digital learning platform, using the most effective pedagogical approaches and incorporating interactive functions like virtual breakout rooms.
The Bond Syndication for Compliance and Middle Office Professionals live sessions are delivered in two 3.5 hour sessions over the course of two days. You will be given access to the course materials before the live sessions, and will have access to those for a total of three months from the first live session. During these three months you will have the option to keep working through the course materials at your own pace.
Classroom Course
Our classroom courses are delivered in-person at a confirmed location.
The Bond Syndication classroom course will be delivered in London over a full day of training. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided during the course but please note these courses are not catered. If you have any dietary requirements please let us know when you complete the registration form.
Delegates will be given access to our learning management system and the course materials before the live sessions, and will have access to those for a total of three months. During these three months you will have the option to keep working through the course materials at your own pace. Please note to ensure you book and take the exam within these six months.
Expenses
Livestreamed course fees
- ICMA Members: EUR 1,300 + VAT (if applicable)
- ICMA Non-members: EUR 1,900 + VAT (if applicable)
Classroom course fees*
- ICMA Members: EUR 1,300 + VAT (if applicable)
- ICMA Non-members: EUR 1,900 + VAT (if applicable)
*Our prices do not include travel/accommodation. Please do not book any logistics until you receive email confirmation that the course will go ahead. This will be provided 4 weeks in advance of the start date
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