ACI DEALING CERIFICATE

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1 ACI DEALING CERIFICATE Leading Excellence in Banking

2 BIBF s Global Reach BIBF plays a vital role in the training and development of human capital in the Middle East and North Africa. Our commitment to excellence has strengthened our position as the leading educational provider across all major business disciplines. We serve As a partner to numerous world-class institutions; delivering thought leadership, assessment and training in the areas of Banking, Accounting & Finance, Assessment & Development, English & Business Communication, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Islamic Finance, Leadership & Management, Marketing, Sales & PR, and Project Management.

3 About the Programme The ACI Dealing Certificate is a foundation programme that allows candidates to acquire a working knowledge of the structure and operation of the major foreign exchange and money markets and their core products, and the basic skills required for competent participation, including the ability to apply the fundamental mathematics used in these markets. Candidates will also learn to apply The Model Code to their situation. Awarding Body ACI was founded in Paris in 1955 as Association Cambiste Internationale and has a proud and illustrious history of involvement in helping its membership through various market iterations/interactions. It is a leading non-profit, non-political association of wholesale financial market professionals. ACI s mission is to be a leading, global association of wholesale financial market professionals, contributing to the market development through education, market practices, technical advice and networking events. Members of ACI are in a large part engaged in professional trading, broking, operations, regulatory and compliance activities in foreign exchange, money fixed income and derivatives markets. ACI The Financial Markets Association is the largest professional body for dealers and back office personnel in the wholesale financial markets, in over 70 countries. ACI s education programme provides a globally acknowledged, portable, professional qualification that enhances career prospects, improves job performance, and sets benchmarks within the industry. For more information visit:

4 Programme Details Assessment Name: ACI Dealing Certificate, awarded by ACI The Financial Markets Association Level: 4 - Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), UK Duration: 3 months (48 hours) Who Will Benefit? New Entrants and Junior Dealers to the dealing room (0 18 months experience). Foreign Exchange, Money Market & Derivatives Dealers Treasury Sales & Marketing Staff Investment Officers Middle Office and Operations Personnel Auditors and Compliance Officers Syllabus In Brief Foreign Exchange Market Basic Interest Rate Calculations Cash Money Markets Repo Market Foreign Exchange Derivatives including: A. Forward Rate Agreement B. STIR Futures C. Interest rate Swap Upon completion of the course, candidates can register for the ACI Dealing Certificate exam which is offered online in approved centres in Bahrain. Exam fees must be paid directly to the approved centre. The examination is two hours long, Comprising 50 multiple choice question. The overall passmark is 50% Additional exam information can be found on the official website of The Financial Markets Association Entry Requirements Participants are expected to have a considerable background in fundamental mathematics which is a minimum of I.B. Level or equivalent, or have completed basic courses in Foreign Exchange, Money Market, Derivatives and Treasury Operations. Programme Fees BD 900/- (excluding exam fees) This includes: 48 Hours of face-to-face training Study Materials Mock Examinations Practice Questions To apply, contact Tamkeen through or call

5 How to Apply Visit the BIBF website at: to obtain a registration form. Admission to the programme will be through an application process. Ensure that you have the minimum entry qualifications before applying. Please send your application to the programme officer by banking@bibf.com or call / Ext: Applicants will need to provide their CV when applying for the programme. Students applying for this programme will be screened by the programme admission team before acceptance Eligible candidates will be admitted to the programme on a first-come first-serve basis. All applications are handled with extreme confidentiality. No personal information regarding the student will be shared with third parties. The selection of students is done with due care and BIBF reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who does not meet its set standards of Admissions. The applicants who meet the criteria set out by BIBF will be processed in line with its policy guidelines. Application Deadlines Applications are accepted throughout the year, although there is a cut-off date of two weeks prior to the start date of the programme. Student Obligations Students who are selected will be duly informed about the commencement of the programme and the procedures regarding regulations, academic support and assessment. Students have the freedom to withdraw their decision two weeks before the start date of the programme. Student Charter Please visit: for the student charter. Students are expected to read the student charter and fully understand the roles and responsibilities of a BIBF student and reasonable expectations from BIBF programmes. Review of Student Recruitment and Admission Policies BIBF has specialist departments (such as the Registration Department) to process and support admissions and enrolments, which will be monitored by the Centre Head. Process flow for student recruitment and registration can be found on the website along with information on the process of handling student and customer feedback: Code-of-practice.pdf

6 Registration Form ACI Dealing ACI Operation ACI Diploma Self Sponsored Name of Participant Self Sponsored Organisation Sponsored Mr/Mrs/Ms First Name Middle Name Last Name Position Department Organisation *Nationality *Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) *Address *CPR *Country Office Tel *Mobile Residence Tel Fax * (Personal) (Work) *Signature Date Organisation Sponsored Organisation Information Contact Person : Mr/Mrs/Ms First Name Middle Name Last Name Position Department *Nationality *CPR Address Organisation Office Tel Fax Country *Signature & Stamp Name of the Participant Date Mr/Mrs/Ms First Name Middle Name Last Name Position Department Organisation *Nationality *Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy) *Address *CPR *Country Office Tel *Mobile Residence Tel Fax * (Personal) (Work) *Signature Date

7 Methods of Payment Cheque Please find enclosed a cheque for made payable to BIBF. or Credit card Please debit my credit card Visa Mastercard Card No. Cardholder s Name Cash Expiry Date Signature FEES ACI Dealing Certificate ACI Operation ACI Diploma BD 900 (not inclusive of exam fees) This includes: 48 Classroom hours of face to face training Mock examinations Course materials Practice exercises ACI syllabus BD 900 (not inclusive of exam fees) This includes: 48 classroom hours of face to face training Course materials Mock examinations Practice exercises ACI syllabus BD 1,100 (not inclusive of exam fees) This includes: 60 Classroom hours of face to face training Mock examinations Course materials Practice exercises ACI syllabus TERMS & CONDITIONS: 1. BIBF offers courses on the basis that there will be sufficient students to justify running it or else the course will be cancelled. 2. BIBF may modify the dates or cancel the course should any unexpected/unavoidable circumstances arise. BIBF s liability in the event of any modification or cancellation will be limited to cover the fully paid course fees. 3. In the event of cancellation of the course, BIBF will refund the amount paid in full by the student for the course. If the course is postponed by BIBF, the students have the option to ask for a refund. 4. Students should attend the full duration of the course as scheduled and strictly abide with the stated course timings. In the event of a student attending less than 80% or the total course hours, the student will be withdrawn from the course, marked as a Drop Out, and requested to re- register. 5. Course deferral requests should be made by a student in writing one week prior to the course commencement date. No deferral requests will be entertained thereafter. Fees can be deferred for one session only, and course fees paid will not be refunded. Students are not allowed to attend a different course/subject for an approved deferral request. 6. Students may withdraw from their course by giving a written notice of not less than one week prior to the commencement date. The refund policy of the Centre will apply. Refund Policy: Two weeks and above prior to commencement date Less than two weeks prior to commencement date Less than one week prior to commencement date 100% Refund 80% Refund No Refund 7. BIBF reserves the right to change the fee structure without prior notice. FOR BIBF OFFICE USE ONLY INFORMATION DESK Receipt Number Amount Date Comments Information Desk Attendant Signature REGISTRATION OFFICE Student ID Registered By Date Comments BIBF Application Fee (Non-refundable) BD 25 Please forward this form to: The Registrar, BIBF, PO Box 20525, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain / info@bibf.com or banking@bibf.com

8 For further information, and to register. Please contact the Centre of Banking: Tel: (+973) Ext: or Leading Excellence in Banking