LONDON, Aug 22: The Futures and Options Association (FOA), in collaboration with the South Asian Federation of Exchanges (SAFE) and the National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), will hold a course for senior exchange officials in Islamabad from Aug 25 to 29.

This new four-day course focuses on international standards in exchange management and trading practices which exchanges need to take into consideration when facing the challenge of developing their business or transitioning from a domestic exchange into an international marketplace.

The course programme, which comprises lectures, case study work and presentations, highlights everything an exchange needs to know from how to launch a new contract to the threats and opportunities posed by globalisation.

Lord Digby Jones, Minister for UK Trade and Investment, said: “Pakistan is becoming a very attractive investment destination, and programmes that support education and talent development, such as training partnerships and technical sharing initiatives, are only going to strengthen their position to compete in the international market place. In the UK, we applaud the steps that Pakistan is making to reform her capital markets and hope this course will add to our shared pool of expertise.”

“We look forward to welcoming a senior delegation to the UK later this year for a Pakistan Capital Markets Day.”