Now in its 12th year, Analyst Training in Banks and Insurance remains the benchmark program for training in the broad spectrum of topics critical to professionals who analyze, advise, work in or regulate financial institutions.

This year's agenda has been developed to allow you to place your analytical work within the context of the fundamental changes taking place within the financial services sector. New regulatory constructs, shifts in investor focus, capital and liquidity challenges, and continued volatility all mean the bank and insurance sectors will continue to be among the most difficult business to analyze.

Analyst Training in Banks and Insurance puts you in an post-graduate environment under the instruction of leading industry professionals, experienced practitioners and top academics to give you the benefit of multiple perspectives on the toolsets specific to evaluating banks and insurance companies.

Additionally, you benefit from networking and discussions with attendees from across the financial services spectrum.

Topics include:

• The fundamental earnings metrics, valuation multiples and accounting adjustments used in financial statement analysis
• The effective use of valuation techniques and analytical tools
• Identifying and assessing the economic and competitive forces affecting the sectors
• Strategies for accessing capital markets and managing capital

This program presumes familiarity with basic accounting and finance concepts, including financial ratios and discounted cash flow analysis. Prior to the program, participants will receive materials for the program case studies as well as reading for participants for who are new to the sector