London Stock Exchange Group Academy and Leeds Beckett launch financial masterclass

The course, which will take place from Thursday 12 to Friday 13 May at the Professional Practice Suite within Leeds Beckett’s city centre Portland Building, is set to be delivered by an international portfolio of London Stock Exchange Group Academy’s top speakers.

The ‘Understanding Financial Markets’ masterclass aims to provide an authoritative introduction to the mechanics of today's global financial market place. It will be an interactive and practical course including an overview of commercial and investment banking, foreign exchange, money and bond markets, stock markets and derivatives and an up to date analysis of the global financial crisis and its ongoing impact.

Dr George Lodorfos, Associate Dean at Leeds Business School, Leeds Beckett University, commented: “We are excited to announce the launch of this new masterclass programme with London Stock Exchange Group Academy. This association with an iconic global brand will help us deliver comprehensive, competitive solutions that regional firms need.”

Sarah Cadman, Head of UK Business at London Stock Exchange Group Academy, said: “LSEG Academy, London Stock Exchange Group’s dedicated training centre, is delighted to be partnering with Leeds Beckett University in developing this innovative new programme for the Yorkshire region and beyond. The content is deliberately practical in nature and has been designed to equip those attending with an invaluable introduction to financial markets.”

The masterclass will be led by Martin Russell, owner of Russell & Associates, providers of financial and business education to institutions including Lloyds Bank, the Financial Times (FT) and the Bank of England, and Course Director of the renowned FT ‘Introducing the City’ evening programme.

The course fee is £520 plus VAT for two days including lunch and refreshments. For more information and to book a place, please visit http://bit.ly/LSEGMasterclass.