Finuas News

October Course Schedule

louise — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:45:51 GMT

Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2 Professional Certificate in International Corporate Banking	3
4	5 Investment Performance Measurement & Attribution	6 Management and Leadership for High Potential Individuals	7	8	9	10
11	12 Credit Products as an Asset Class	13	14	15 Effectively Managing Small Projects	16	17
18 Masterclass in Credit Risk Management	19 Tresury/Asset Liability Management	20	21	22	23	24
25 Bank Holiday	26	27	28	29	30	31

September Course Schedule

louise — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:23:16 GMT

Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
		1 Counterparty Credit Risk in Derivatives	2	3	4	5
6 Corporate Credit Analysis	7	8	9	10	11	12
13 Professional Certificate in Complex Financial Instruments in IFS Professional Certificate in People Management in IFS	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 Masterclass in Market Risk Management	21 Practical Project Management Professional Certificate in Leveraging Innovation in GFS	22 Insurance Company Analysis Certificate in Financial Regulation	23 Funds Executive Management	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

July/August Course Schedule

louise — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:54:59 GMT

Practical Project Management - 13-14 July 2010

Cross Cultural Relationship in International Financial Services - 27-29 July 2010

Introduction to Hedge Funds and Hedge Fund Accounting - 26th August 2010

Summit Finuas Network 2010 Open Course Launch

louise — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:22:45 GMT

Summit Finuas Network

would like to invite you and your colleagues to attend our

2010 Open Course Launch

in the

Clarion Hotel, IFSC, Dublin 1.

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The Launch will take place on the

25th March 2010

from

5.30 pm - 7.00 pm

****

Guest Speaker

Mark Fitzgerald, Citi Bank

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The network's Training Providers will be available to answer any questions you may have on their training programme

(Institute of Bankers, UCD Smurfit Graduate School of Business, Intuition, Fitch Training, Moody's Analytics, Quickstep).

Please click here to view course information: http://www.summitfinuasnetwork.com/open-courses/open-courses.aspx

RSVP - Louise Ryan - 01 605 1546 or email louise.ryan@ibec.ie

Invitation to Summit Finuas Network Open Course Launch 2010

Bundesbank President addresses FSI Annual Lunch

louise — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:02:27 GMT

Financial Services Ireland (FSI), the IBEC group that represents the financial services industry, today said it supported current government economic strategy and urged greater focus on Ireland’s international financial sector. The comments were made at the group's annual lunch, which also included an address about the role of capital requirements in financial regulation from Prof Axel Weber, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank.

Speaking at the event, Fergus Murphy chairman of FSI and chief executive of EBS said: “Recent economic indicators suggest that the Government has succeeded in stabilising the Irish economy. The key question now facing Ireland is whether we use this stabilisation as a platform for renewed growth or allow our country to stagnate for years.

"The number employed in the IFSC has grown from around 5,000 in 1998 to more than 30,000 today. Ireland can achieve similar growth over the next ten years if we have the right government supports and focus our efforts on sectors of the economy in which we have a track record of success.

"The potential dividend for the economy could be enormous. Early indications of an FSI-commissioned report are that more than 20% of all Irish corporation tax stems from the IFSC, as does 7.5% of GDP. The total contribution to the exchequer in terms of corporate and payroll taxes is in excess of €2bn.

“The recent Budget and the appointment of a world-class regulator are important steps, but we need a renewed focus on competitiveness and a determined effort to market Ireland abroad in order to grow the industry.”

ProfAxelWeberDublinSpeech

Funds Executive Management Graduation

louise — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:37:07 GMT

On the 19th February 2010, the first cohort of participants attended a graduation ceremony with their managers and senior representatives. The programme was designed for hig potential candidates to facilatate succession planning by enabling senior managers to build their skills before taking on roles of greater responsibility.

The unique benefit of the Executive Management Programme is the provision of specialised, industry-wide senior management training in a funds industry context available at a very competitive cost. The Funds Executive Management Programme is promoted by the IFIA and run by the UCD School of Professional Finance at the Institute of Bankers. The programme is also co-funded by the government under the Summit Finuas training network.

Gary Palmer, Chief Executive of the IFIA commented: “The Funds Executive Management Programme supported by the industry-led Summit Finuas network is an excellent example of how the funds industry can work together and in partnership with government to develop training initiatives to meet future skills needs. Well done to the first crop of participants who have completed the programme.”

Patrick Cannon, a participant in the programme from SEI commented: “I have benefitted enormously from the programme and have already put into practice many of its learning outcomes. I particularly enjoyed the funds industry specific role plays and found the quality of the training outstanding and the personalised feedback very useful.”

Please click here to view photo's from the graduation

In Company Training Grant - Closing date for applications

louise — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:21:30 GMT

Please note that the closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 5th March 2010. Please click here to download an application form.

If you have any questions on the above please contact Brian on 01 605 1508 or myself 01 605 1546.

Network's Procurement Process for 2010 Open Courses

louise — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:44:15 GMT

The network is currently carrying out at procurement process for the following programmes;

Certificate in People Management in International Financial Services
Management and Leadership for High-Potential Individuals in International Financial Services
Executive Management Development Programme in Alternative Investment Fund Services
Professional Certificate in Leveraging Innovation in Global Financial Services
Professional Certificate in Introduction to Complex Financial Instruments in International Financial Services
Advanced Complex Financial Instruments in International Financial Services
Executive Management Programme for the Funds Industry
Modules in Investment Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Regulation
Postgraduate Certificate in Corporate and International Banking
Modules in Risk in IFS
Ethics and Governance Seminar
Sustainable Finance Seminar
Preparing for EU Solvency II Directive
Applied Trading and Risk Management Workshops
Investment Performance and Attribution
Foundations Certificate in Measuring return for Investment on training
Treasury/Asset Liability Management
Covered Bonds
Corporate Credit and Cash Flow Analysis
Corporate Credit Rating Analysis
Deteriorating Credits
Insurance Company Analysis
Counterparty Credit Risk in Derivatives
Fundamentals of Bank Credit Analysis
Structured Finance
Sovereign and Sub-Sovereign Analysis
Intensive Corporate Credit
Restructuring Problem Credits
Cross Cultural Relationships in International Financial Services

Happy New Year from the Summit Finuas Network Team

louise — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:26:09 GMT

Happy New Year to all Summit Finuas Network Members. We are delighted to announced that we have secured funding for 2010.

At the end of 2009, the network carried out a serious of focus groups in conjuction with our partner associations to find out the industries current training needs for 2010. We are currently arranging dates for a number of programmes scheduled to take place between now and the end of March 2010.

We are also in the process of carrying out a tender process for programmes that will take place from April to December of 2010.

If you have any questions, training needs or sugguestions for the network, please contact Brian (01 605 1508) or myself (01 605 1546).

Kind regards,

Louise

2010 Training Needs Analysis

louise — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:55:19 GMT

Over the next fews weeks, we will be asking you as members of the network to submit your training needs for 2010.

In the meantime if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Brian on 01 605 1508 or Louise on 01 605 1546 with any questions.

Rating Agency Training Programmes

louise — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:50:29 GMT

***Please note that places are limited on all programmes***

Summit Finuas Network is offering the following training programme;

Intensive Banking Analysis - Moody Analytics
Cost:       Full Fee - €1925
               Network Members Fee - €1200
Dates:       TBC
Location: Dublin

This 3 day workshop will teach participants the framework and tools necessary for in-depth analysis of bank credit risk in both developed and emerging markets. The course will offer a combination of short presentations, discussions, exercises and case studies.

For further information on the course syllabus and to reserve your place, please click on the attached link;
http://www.summitfinuasnetwork.com/open-courses/intensive-banking-analysis.aspx

Intensive Corporate Credit - Fitch Rating Agency
Cost:        Full Fee - €3000
                 Network Members Fee - €1800
Dates:      1-4 December 2009
Location:   Dublin

The overall goal of this 4 day programme is to enhance existing analytic skills, using a structured and systematic approach to evaluate the credit standing of a company and the relative attractiveness of the risk return profile of the investing/lending proposition.

For further information on the course syllabus and to reserve your place, please click on the attached link;
http://www.summitfinuasnetwork.com/open-courses/intensive-corporate-credit.aspx

Risk Management in Banks & the Capital Implications - Intuition
Cost:     Full Fee - €1600
              Network Members Fee - €960
Dates:    7th & 8th December 2009
Location: Dublin

Following this course, participants should be able to understand how risks are categorised, quantified, monitored and managed within banks.

For further information on the course syllabus and to reserve your place, please click on the attached link;
http://www.summitfinuasnetwork.com/open-courses/risk-management-in-banks-and-capital-implication.aspx

Free Webcast with Dr. Jack Phillips

louise — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:51:24 GMT

The Summit Finuas Network and the Impact Measurement Centre hosted a webcast with world renowned expert on measurement and evaluation, Dr. Jack Phillips, who introduced his ROI Methodology and demonstrated the benefits and value of adopting a measurement focus which drives business impact to the learning function.

To view the webcast, please click here

Upcoming Courses

louise — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:28 GMT

Summit Finuas Network is currently tendered for providers to bring you training on

Preparing for Solvency II Directive for the European Union
Intensive Corporate Credit
Intensive Banking Analysis
Risk Management in Banks and the Capital Implications
MS Office Courses

Courses will commence in November. Places are limited on all courses.

If you would like to receive further information on the above courses or to confirm your interest please email Louise Ryan at info@summitfinuasnetwork.com

The International Financial Services Summit 2009

louise — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:54:03 GMT

Please click here for further information

Summit Finuas Network Launch

louise — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT

The Summit Finuas Network was offically launched by the Tanaister and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment on Thursday 10th September 2009.

The event which was held in the Clarion Hotel, IFSC was well attended by a wide range of personnel from the International Banking, Funds, Asset Management and Insurance sectors, network partner associations, Skillnets, Forfas and the IDA.

Attendees had the opportunity to meet with representatives from our 2009/2010 open course providers:
Institute of Bankers
Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick
Intuition
National College of Ireland
Impact Measurement Centre

Speaking on the night , Brendan Kelly, Director of FSI emphasised the enterprise led nature of the netowrk and encouraged companies to join so that they could participate in the Network's activities and help define it's role within the sector.

Ms Mary Coughlan, T.D. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment spoke of the importance of the IFSC in terms of employment and the contribution it has made to the economy since its inception.

Summit Finuas network is dedicated to providing a wide range of training programmes to help keep companies at the forefront of the industry and encourage networking and sharing of best practice to keep Ireland at the top of the Internationally recognised Financial Centres

For photo's on the Launch, please click here;

http://www.summitfinuasnetwork.com/information-centre/network-events/summit-finuas-network-launch.aspx