A Practical History of Financial Markets

Introduction

Two hundred years of practical experience in financial markets – delivered by recognised experts in just two days.

Sold out 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Dates for 2013

LONDON MARCH 14-15th 2013

EDINBURGH APRIL 25-26th 2013 *SOLD OUT*

LONDON SEPTEMBER 26-27th 2013

SINGAPORE OCTOBER 28-29th 2013

A Practical History of Financial Markets is designed, written and taught by leading investment practitioners: Andrew Smithers, Stephen Wright, Gordon Pepper, Michael Oliver, Peter Warburton, Herman Brodie and Russell Napier. These teachers deliver the course in an intensive two-day session (usually Thursday to Friday).

The course is supported by a 700-page textbook and a website containing self-test questions, teachers’ feedback and additional materials. Utilising the textbook and the website, students can opt to take the course via distance learning.

The course is eligible for 21 Professional Development credits as granted by the CFA Institute. It also forms one unit of the Edinburgh Business School MBA programme.

Launched in 2004, the course is owned and operated by Didasko – The Financial Education Company, a Scottish charity founded for the promotion of financial education.

Testimonials
“A Practical History of Financial Markets takes on some of the more important, and more daunting, questions in finance and investments. Using a broad historical context and a diverse range of analytical approaches, the course puts standard precepts such as ‘investment value’ under the spotlight, with sometimes unexpected results. I find myself thinking back regularly to what I learned on this course – and then applying it.“

Andrew Howell CFA – Emerging Markets Strategist
Citi
“The best and most valuable two days I have spent outside the office in twenty years (holidays excepted). In a field which remains mired in short-termism and brevity of memory, all aspiring and experienced fund managers should attend this course. They will gain the invaluable advantage of historical perspective.“

Sebastian Lyon – Managing Director
Troy Asset Management and manager of Personal Assets Trust

A Practical History of Financical Markets

Introduction

Testimonials