Certificate of completion issued to
Mateusz Zawadzki
For completing
Foundations of Derivatives and Swaps Pathway
Completion date
30 Sep 2026
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About Foundations of Derivatives and Swaps Pathway
5 Learning modules
2 hours of learning
5 rating
Foundational level
Derivatives are essential financial instruments used to manage risk and enhance market efficiency in today's complex economic environment. Guided by Gontran de Quillacq and David Leeming, this pathway explores the fundamentals of derivatives, futures, forwards, and interest rate swaps. Learners will gain a clear understanding of key concepts, pricing mechanisms, and practical applications, empowering them to navigate and utilise these tools effectively in their financial decision-making.
In this pathway
Understand derivatives types and exchange mechanics
Define linear derivatives, forwards, and futures
Apply valuation methods for forwards, futures, and swaps
Describe interest rate swap structures and use cases
Pathway experts
Gontran de Quillacq
Derivatives Trading and ETF Expert
Gontran de Quillacq has 25 years of experience in derivatives trading, portfolio management, proprietary trading, structured products and investment research. He has worked with top-tier banks and hedge funds in both London and New York.
David Leeming
Trading and Derivatives Expert
David has over 20 years trading interest rate products. Starting with Italian and Spanish markets in the 90’s enabled him to move to Brazil and then onto Hong Kong. Returning to the UK he ran the GBP Rates Desk at UBS in London trading IRS and Swaptions. He also served on the ISDA Rates Steering Committee and London Clearing Houses’ Default Management Committee.