Description

Understand what activities are undertaken within the Sales and Trading desk of an investment bank. Explore the various activities and roles carried out by those working within the Sales and Trading division and also dives into OTC and exchange trading activities.

Learning Objectives

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1. Recall the activities undertaken within the Sales and Trading division of a bank.
2. Recall the roles in primary and secondary markets, sales, trading, research, and structuring.
3. Differentiate between OTC vs. exchange trading.
4. Recall the function of the order book.
5. Recall the function of the bid-offer spread.