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

Dates for 2012

LONDON MARCH 15-16th 2012 ** SOLD OUT **

EDINBURGH MAY 3-4th 2012 ** SOLD OUT **

LONDON SEPTEMBER 27-28th 2012

SINGAPORE OCTOBER 29-30th 2012 (to be confirmed)

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
“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 concise and well-organised course that puts today’s frenetic financial markets into context in a unique fashion. It cannot but help to improve the decision-making process of the investment professional. An essential course for both aspiring and established investment managers.”

Henry Thornton – CEO
BDT Investment Management Ltd

A Practical History of Financical Markets

Introduction

Testimonials