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Training Course: Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement


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SC235599

28 Jul - 1 Aug 2025

Barcelona (Spain)

Hotel : Grupotel Gran Via 678

Cost : 6000 € 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

28 Jul - 1 Aug 2025

Barcelona (Spain) - Grupotel Gran Via 678

Hotel : Grupotel Gran Via 678

Cost: 6000 € Euro


  About Barcelona

Barcelona, the main city of Catalonia on Spain's east coast, is known for its fantastic weather and proud local culture. It is also Spain's second largest city and has all the cosmopolitan trappings you would expect. Among Barcelona's many attractions are the delicious seafood, stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere. It began life as a Roman city and has remained important ever since. Today, it is a buzzing city offering more than enough reasons to look for flights to Barcelona. Between UNESCO World Heritage Sites, famous sports teams plus great food, there's no shortage of ways to amuse oneself.


  Things to do and places to visit in Barcelona

Barcelona really does have something for everyone. The attractions of Barcelona include beautiful beaches to relax on, almost endless historical locations to explore, all the shops you could ever wish for, one of the world's most admired football clubs and world-class eateries - you may never want to leave. Luckily, with so much to do the city's compactness makes it easy to explore. Simply wandering through the streets is a great way to soak up the atmosphere.

Just some of the great things to do in Barcelona include:

  • Marvel at Gaudi's masterwork, the Sagrada Familia.
  • Sample the wide range of tapas in Barcelona's bars.
  • See the somewhat surreal architecture of Antoni Gaudi.
  • Wander through Park Guell, which offers great views over the city and out to sea.
  • See the Cubist master’s early work in the Picasso Museum.
  • Get lost in the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter, known locally as the Barri Gotic.
  • Browse the upmarket shops along the Passeig de Gracia.
  • Soak up the tranquil atmosphere in the Cathedral of the Sea.
  • Watch the silky skills of FC Barcelona in a game at the Camp Nou.
  • Enjoy authentic paella with fresh seafood.
  • Climb Montjuic for spectacular views.
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