Education

BIFCI is developing a bespoke “Introduction to CFDs” course in collaboration with a global education provider, designed to build industry knowledge, regulatory understanding, and professional capability within the financial services ecosystem.

The course provides a comprehensive, practical understanding of Contracts for Difference (CFDs), covering how they work, how firms operate, and how they are regulated globally and locally.

Who It’s For

Compliance professionals
Regulators
Bank and financial services executives
Legal and accounting service providers
Individuals looking to enter the CFD / capital markets industry

Course Objectives

Participants will:

Understand CFDs as a financial instrument and their role in capital markets
Learn how CFD trading works operationally (platforms, execution, risk)
Gain a clear view of global and Bahamian regulatory frameworks
Understand risks, vulnerabilities, and market abuse considerations
Course Structure (4–6 weeks)

Modules

Module 1:

Introduction to CFDs

Capital markets fundamentals
What CFDs are and how they differ from other instruments
History and use cases

Module 3:

Regulation

Global regulatory landscape
IOSCO and product intervention
Legal framework in The Bahamas

Module 2:

How CFDs Work (Operations)

-Trading mechanics and platforms
-How traders use CFDs (speculation, hedging)
-How CFD firms operate (market making, hedging)

Module 4:

Market Abuse & Risk

Manipulation techniques (e.g. spoofing, wash trading)
Regulatory gaps and vulnerabilities
Prevention and detection approaches
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Explain CFD products, risks, and use cases
Understand firm-level operations and infrastructure
Navigate regulatory expectations and compliance requirements
Identify and mitigate market abuse risks
Assessment
Multiple-choice assessment at the end of the course

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