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Training Course: Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement


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SC235599

16 - 20 Feb 2025

Istanbul (Turkey)

Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Cost : 5775 € Euro

Introduction

Investment performance measurement is a critical skill for professionals in the finance and asset management sectors. This 5-day training program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies and standards used to evaluate the performance of investments. The course focuses on developing the technical skills required to analyze and interpret performance data, assess risk-adjusted returns, and apply global investment performance standards (GIPS). Whether you are an asset manager, portfolio analyst, or performance evaluator, this course will help you enhance your ability to measure and report investment performance accurately.

The program includes interactive sessions, case studies, and real-world examples to ensure participants gain practical experience in investment performance measurement.

Target Audience

  • Portfolio managers and analysts

  • Financial and investment advisors

  • Asset management professionals

  • Risk management professionals

  • Compliance officers and auditors in the investment industry

  • Professionals pursuing GIPS compliance

Objectives

By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the principles and methodologies of investment performance measurement.

  2. Analyze and interpret performance data, including returns and risk metrics.

  3. Apply Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) to ensure compliance.

  4. Measure and evaluate risk-adjusted performance.

  5. Prepare accurate and transparent performance reports for stakeholders.

 

Outlines

Day 1:

Introduction to Investment Performance Measurement

  • Overview of investment performance measurement

  • Importance and objectives of performance measurement in asset management

  • Key performance measurement terms and concepts (return, risk, benchmarks)

  • Basic performance measurement formulas and calculations

  • Introduction to Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

Day 2:

Return Calculation and Attribution Analysis

  • Calculating total return: time-weighted and money-weighted returns

  • Adjusting for external cash flows

  • Performance attribution: understanding contribution and attribution analysis

  • Equity and fixed income attribution models

  • Practical examples of return attribution

Day 3:

Risk Measurement and Risk-Adjusted Returns

  • Introduction to risk measures: volatility, beta, Value at Risk (VaR), Sharpe ratio, and Sortino ratio

  • Assessing and managing investment risk

  • Understanding risk-adjusted performance metrics

  • Linking risk and return in performance measurement

  • Case study: Analyzing risk-adjusted performance in different asset classes

Day 4:

Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)

  • Overview and history of GIPS standards

  • Key components of GIPS compliance: reporting, disclosures, and policies

  • Benefits and challenges of GIPS compliance for asset managers

  • Case study: Implementing GIPS in a global investment firm

  • GIPS verification process and ongoing compliance

Day 5:

Reporting and Communicating Investment Performance

  • Best practices for performance reporting and presentation

  • Creating performance reports for different stakeholders (investors, regulators, internal management)

  • Interpreting and communicating performance results

  • Addressing common challenges in performance reporting

Special Courses

Training Course: Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement


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SC235599

16 - 20 Feb 2025

Istanbul (Turkey) - DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe

Cost: 5775 € Euro


  About Istanbul

Few places compare to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city of Istanbul, whose enormous size straddles both Europe and Asia, forming a bridge between western and eastern cultures. Resting upon the natural harbor of the Golden Horn, the skyline of the once-Constantinople is pierced with minarets and ancient monuments that embody centuries of history. While it is brimming with historical landmarks and colorful markets, modern Istanbul is also well represented through its contemporary art scene, European-style café culture, world-class dining venues.


  Things to do and places to visit in Istanbul

Istanbul is teeming with attractions and landmarks from historic sights and unique cuisine to lively markets and unmistakable culture. It is a thriving city, with a myriad of things to do that skillfully manage to blend every aspect of both the contemporary and the historical world.

On a city break in Istanbul be sure to:

  • Visit a hammam, a traditional Turkish bath, whose origins date back to Roman times.
  • Marvel at the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Istanbul's most spectacular monuments that dominate the skyline.
  • Explore the Topkapi Palace Museum, one of Istanbul's most visited museums, home to over 80,000 artifacts.
  • Walk through the Basilica Cistern, an underground marvel built in the 4th century.
  • Be dazzled by the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets.
  • Go shopping for exotic products and Turkish delights in the Spice Bazaar.
  • Cross the bridge connecting Europe and Asia against the backdrop of the Bosphorus, or take a Bosphorus cruise.
  • Taste the diversity and flavor of Turkish cuisine.
  • Admire panoramas of the city from the Galata Tower.
  • Walk through Taksim Square, the city's dynamic square that never sleeps.
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