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Investment Decisions in Financial Market and Behavioural Finance

An Interactive 10-Day Training Course

Investment Decisions in Financial Market and Behavioural Finance

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
10 - 21 Aug 2026 London $ 11,900
19 - 30 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 11,900
21 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 London $ 11,900

Course Summary

Managers and directors responsible for managing client assets must deeply understand the factors that lead to sub‑optimal investment outcomes in today’s complex financial markets. Investment Decisions in Financial Market and Behavioural Finance training course presents a revolutionary insight into the decision‑making process and the psychology under conditions of risk and uncertainty. This training course focuses on the practical application of traditional investment decision frameworks alongside an exploration of behavioural biases that affect investment outcomes. Participants will gain critical knowledge of how psychological biases influence investment decisions and learn how to overcome common bias‑related errors.

Across ten days of detailed learning, participants explore the essentials of corporate finance, investment decisions, risk analysis, and treasury management, and examine the rise of behavioural finance relative to neoclassical approaches. By blending financial analytics with behavioural insight, the course equips delegates to make more informed, confident, and effective investment and financial decisions in volatile market environments. The Investment Decisions in Financial Market and Behavioural Finance training course prepares professionals to navigate both financial metrics and human decision influences with clarity and accuracy.

Skills & Competencies

From this Investment Decisions in Financial Market and Behavioural Finance training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Financial decision‑making proficiency
  • Risk identification and mitigation capability
  • Evaluation of investment metrics and tools
  • Understanding behavioural biases in financial contexts
  • Strategic financial analysis and forecasting
  • Integrated corporate finance and behavioural insight

Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Module I - Essentials of Corporate Finance

Module II - Behavioural Finance

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Investment Decisions in Financial Market and Behavioural Finance training course, you will learn to:

  • Contribute effectively to strategic financial decisions.
  • Evaluate the most efficient finance options available.
  • Avoid psychological biases in competitive financial environments.
  • Identify behavioural obstacles that diminish firm value.
  • Demonstrate ability to overcome biases in corporate investment decisions.

How You Will Learn

Learning takes place through structured analysis of both traditional finance principles and behavioural finance insights. Participants engage with worked examples, group analysis, empirical studies, and financial decision frameworks. Emphasis is placed on applying both analytical tools and psychological understanding to real financial decision‑making scenarios.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for financial decision‑making and investment evaluations in organisations.

This Investment Decisions in Financial Market and Behavioural Finance training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Financial managers and accounting team members
  • Corporate decision‑makers and strategists
  • Market trends specialists
  • Risk and return analysts
  • Merger and acquisition professionals
  • Investment analysts, traders and advisers
Course Outline

Module I: Essentials of Corporate Finance

Day 1

Financial Management

This day introduces corporate financial management fundamentals and the financial environment that influences organisational success. Participants explore the role of finance, international trade payment methods, stakeholder needs, and governance. The topics covered will include:  

  • The Role & Scope of Corporate Financial Management
  • Managing International Trade including:
    • Methods of Payment such as Letters of Credit, Collections
  • Benefits & Risks
  • The Objective of the Organisation and Stakeholder’s Needs
  • The Financial Environment Post Banking Crisis
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corporate Governance
Day 2

The Financing Decision

This day focuses on sources of finance and capital structure decisions, including equity and debt, WACC and CAPM, and dividend decisions, to support optimal financial strategy. The topics covered will include:  

  • Long-Term Sources of Finance
  • Types of Equity Capital
  • Types of Debt
    • The Optimum Capital Structure / Leverage – Equity or Debt?
    • Weighted Cost of Capital (WACC) and The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
  • Calculating Your WACC and CAPM
  • When & How to Use WACC and CAPM
  • The Dividend Decision
  • Short-Term Sources of Finance
Day 3

The Investment Decision

This day develops investment evaluation skills, including forecasting cash flows and analysing capital investment decisions using multiple discounting and sensitivity methods.  The topics covered will include:  

  • Establishing the Forecast Cash Flows
  • International Issues, e.g.
    • Exchange Rate Risk
    • Transfer Payments
  • Evaluating the Capital Investment Decision using:
    • Payback
    • Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)
    • Net Present Value (NPV)
    • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • Analysing the Investment Decision using:
    • What if Analysis
    • Sensitivity Analysis
    • Simulation
Day 4

Risk and Treasury Management

This day addresses financial risk identification and measurement, risk management strategy development, and the implementation of treasury functions and techniques within organisations. The topics covered will include:  

  • Identifying Financial Risks
    • Internal (SWOT Analysis)
    • External (PESTLE Analysis)
  • Measuring Financial Risk
  • Developing and Implementing a Risk Management Strategy
  • Establishing a Treasury Department
  • Treasury and Risk Management Techniques
Day 5

Corporate Strategy

This day emphasises aligning financial and corporate strategy, growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and capital restructuring as part of long‑term financial planning and competitive advantage. The topics covered will include:  

  • Corporate and Financial Strategy
  • Growth Strategies
  • Joint Ventures, Merger, & Acquisitions
    • Valuation
    • Risks & Benefits
  • Financing a Merger or Acquisition
  • Capital Reconstruction or Restructure

Module II: Behavioural Finance

Day 6

The Rise and Fall of Neoclassical Finance & The Rise and Rise of Behavioural Finance

This day introduces foundational behavioural finance and contrasts traditional finance concepts with behavioural insights, including market inefficiencies and irrational behaviour. The topics covered will include:   

  • Introduction to Behavioural Finance
  • Pillars of Conventional Finance and Behavioural Finance
  • The Failure of Neoclassical Finance
  • Efficient Market Hypothesis:
    • EMH as the Cause of the Global Financial Crisis
    • Bubbles and Crashes in the Stock and FX Market
    • Market Anomalies
  • Why Academia & Authorities Embrace the EMH?
  • Discarding Rationality: sources and Examples of Irrationality 
  • Modern Portfolio Theory & Behavioural Portfolio Theory 
Day 7

The Financial Consequences of Behavioural Biases

This day focuses on how cognitive biases manifest in financial decisions and affect market outcomes. The topics covered will include:   

  • Loss Aversion Bias
  • Overconfidence Bias
  • Representativeness Bias
  • Anchoring Bias
  • Self-serving Bias
  • Disposition Effect
  • Managerial Hubris
  • Behavioural Biases and Corporate Financial Decisions
Day 8

Behavioural Investment Strategies I

This day explores investment approaches informed by behavioural concepts, including trading strategies and market dynamics. The topics covered will include:   

  • Noise Trading
  • Technical Analysis
  • Momentum Trading
  • Contrarian Investment Strategies
  • High Frequency Trading and Multilateral Trading Platforms
  • Energy Trading
  • Commodity Trading
  • Terrorism Risk
Day 9

Behavioural Investment Strategies II

This day further develops behavioural investment techniques including contemporary market influences and derivative instruments. The topics covered will include:   

  • Fund Managers’ Behaviour
  • The Green Effect & Sustainable Finance
  • Fintech & Cryptocurrency
  • Black Friday Effect
  • Derivative Trading
    • Forwards
    • Futures
    • Options
    • Swaps
  • Financial Volatility from Brexit and COVID-19
Day 10

Recent Developments in Behavioural Finance

This day highlights emerging fields and advanced behavioural finance topics relevant to modern market analysis. The topics covered will include  

  • Ecology and Finance
  • Neuroscience
  • Emotional Finance
  • Quantitative Behavioural Finance
  • Narcissism, Political Tenure, Financial Indicators, and the Effectiveness
  • Trumpism Economics
  • Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in‑house enables organisations to align financial decision‑making and behavioural insights with internal financial policies, performance expectations, and investment frameworks. Customisation supports teams in analysing real organisational risks, applying practical investment techniques, and strengthening behavioural awareness in strategic decisions.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Investment Decisions in Financial Market and Behavioural Finance training course:

  • Enhanced ability to analyse business financial problems
  • Better informed strategic financial recommendations
  • Improved risk assessment and decision confidence
  • Stronger ability to construct effective investment portfolios
  • Deeper insight into psychological influences on decisions
  • Increased leadership in financial innovation and strategy
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