Competency Title:

Capital Market Products

Competency Type:

Foundational

Competency Description

The competency refers to the ability to understand the elements and mechanism of capital market products and apply the knowledge in meeting specific objectives. The scope includes the understanding of characteristics, risks and return as well as performance of the product.

Level 1 - Awareness

Level 1

• List capital market products available in the market.
• Outline the risks and returns associated with capital market products.
• Identify the factors that influence the performance of capital market products.
Level 2 - Knowledge

Level 2

• Summarise the characteristics of capital market products.
• Explain the risk-return relationship relating to capital market products.
• Outline the mechanism that will determine the performance of capital market products.
Level 3 - Skill

Level 3

• Identify type of capital market products that best serves specific objectives.
• Analyse the risks and return on investment for specific capital market products.
• Identify the impact of market forces on the performance of capital market products.
Level 4 - Mastery

Level 4

• Recommend capital market products that meet client's strategy and expectations.
• Determine the optimal return on investment and cost of issuance related to capital market products, considering associated risks.
• Analyse the impact of market forces on the performance of capital market products.
Level 5 - Expert

Level 5

• Develop strategy which includes capital market products to meet client's requirements.
• Formulate strategies to capitalise on emerging trends and mitigate risks related to capital market products.
• Formulate strategies to overcome the impact of market forces on the performance of capital market products.