Technical Analysis: Certificate Launch Seminar http://scatc.sca.ae www.sca.gov.ae scauae sca.uae sca_uae
About the event: The Securities and Commodities Authority is sponsoring the first official introduction of the Technical Analysts certification in the UAE, in cooperation with the International Federation of Technical Analysis (IFTA). In this event, SCA CEO H.E Abdulla Salem Al Turaifi signs the agreement with the Chairman of IFTA: Dr. Rolf Wetzer. The opening speech by H.E SCA CEO will be followed by two specialized lectures from the most senior executives of IFTA to enlighten the audience about the fundamentals and the latest of the Technical Analysis around the globe. Who should attend this event Brokerage & investment companies CEOs Investment Directors and Managers Wealth Managers Banks Account Managers Financial Analysts Investors Brokers Capital Markets Professionals Training Managers About SCA The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), which was established by virtue of Federal Law No. (4) of 2000, arguably plays a pivotal role in the financial and economic stability of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With its headquarters in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, the ESCA is a corporate entity which enjoys financial and administrative independence and wields the necessary authority to discharge its tasks and mission of ensuring sound and fair transactions on UAE securities markets through effective supervision and monitoring of securities and commodities markets in the country and unstinting efforts to improve the level of performance on those markets. Admiringly, the ESCA has succeeded in playing its supervisory and monitoring roles on the markets, as well as in the promulgation of legislations and regulations which ensure sanity and promote best practices on the market, in a way that guarantee protection for the rights of investors on the markets. 2 Technical Analysis: Certificate Launch Seminar
About IFTA The International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA) is a nonprofit professional organization with members from all over the world. IFTA devotes its efforts to promote and support excellence and efficiency in the field of technical analysis, in addition to its activity in granting universally accredited qualification certificates in technical analysis. IFTA supports specialist performance by the personnel in the field of financial services at the global level, whether beginners or experienced professionals, as it is represented by the professional international qualification certificates or diplomas that enrich professional knowledge and develop the skills. IFTA is an international non-profit organization with members in 31 countries. The International Federation of Technical Analysts, Inc. (IFTA) was incorporated in 1986 and is a global organization of market analysis societies and associations. This not-for-profit federation has four main goals: Provide a centralized international exchange for information, data, business practices, local customs and all matters related to technical analysis in various financial centers. Provide meetings and encourage the interchange of material, ideas and information for the purpose of adding to the knowledge of colleagues of individual societies and associations. Foster the establishment of local (country) societies of technical analysts around the world. Encourage the highest standards of professional ethics and competence among technical analysts worldwide. Technical Analysis: Certificate Launch Seminar 3
Event agenda 09:30 am - 10:00 am Registration 10:00 am - 10:15 am Opening Speech H.E. Abdullah Salem Al-Turifi, SCA Chief Executive Officer 10:15 am - 10:30 am Signing Cermory 10:30 am - 10:45 am Break 10:45 am - 11:45 pm Trading Models and how to apply Technical analysis in the overall investment process Dr. Rolf Wetzer, Chairman of the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA) 11:45 pm - 11:55 pm Break 11:55 pm - 01:00 pm Definition of Technical Analysis, philosophy and Chart construction Mr. Mohamed Ashraf, Vice President for the Middle East and Africa region in the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA) 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Lunch & Networking Technical Analysis around the globe: The International Federation of Technical Analysts was established in the 1980 s. The original members were the Nippon Technical Analysts Association the Market Technicians Association the UK Society of Technical Analysts the Technical Security Analysts Society of San Francisco and the Canadian Society of Technical Analysts. IFTA was incorporated in the state of Delaware, USA on January 22, 1986; as a not-for-profit organization to foster education and collaboration amongst technical analysis societies and associations around the world. The first IFTA conference was held in Tokyo in late 1988. This provided an excellent forum for the exchange of ideas on the subject of technical analysis and its success was followed by a second Conference in London in October 1989. Since then IFTA has held an annual conference in different locations throughout the world. 6,900+ Member Colleagues Worldwide 1,550+ Certified Financial Technicians (CFTe) 107 Master of Financial Technical Analysis (MFTA) 4 Technical Analysis: Certificate Launch Seminar
About CFTe1: This certification based on a multiple-choice exam consists of 120 questions covering a wide range of technical knowledge, but usually not involving actual experience. The CFTe Level 1 Exam measures basic, entry-level competence. Candidates should have a working knowledge of the basic tools of the technician. In the United Arab Emirates, this exam is offered in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Arabic, year-round exclusively at the Test Center of the Securities & Commodities Authority in Dubai in cooperation with Pearson VUE, IFTA s computer-based testing provider. The program is designed for self-study and aided learning. The Securities & Commodities Authority Training Center (SCATC) shall offer preparatory courses to assist potential candidates. Please contact SCA Training Center directly and use the Expression of Interest Form to further learn about the upcoming preparatory programs and courses. The CFTe level 1 candidate is responsible for the material on a definition level. The candidate must understand the terminology used in these readings, be able to describe the concepts discussed in these readings, and be able to examine trends. CFT Level 1 Exam tests the candidate s knowledge of six basic areas of technical analysis: 1) Terminology of technical analysis 2) Methods of charting 3) Determination of price trends/basics of pattern recognition 4) Establishing price targets 5) Equity market analysis 6) Applying technical analysis to bonds, currencies, futures and options To Register and Attend This Event To register and attend this event, please email your request to s.elshater@sca.ae or call 971 4 2900 846 or 971 4 2900 024 Technical Analysis: Certificate Launch Seminar 5
Speakers Biography H.E. Abdullah Salem Al-Turifi H.E. was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA), at the rank of Under-Secretary since 2003. The SCA has witnessed unprecedented achievements at both domestic and international levels; the most prominent ones were the establishment of the Union of the Arab Securities Authorities (UASA) with its headquarter in UAE, and the formation of the first specialized advisory council which comprises international expertise on the level of federal organizations. In addition, SCA regulates the first exchange of commodities in the region; Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), And established a specialized Training Centre for training and building the technical capacity of the brokers and financial analysts with the aim of raising their standards of performance. The number of employees in SCA has grown from 13 employees in 2003 to 175 in 2011. The SCA has developed its organizational work environment, policies and systems to meet the best international institutional practices which enabled SCA in 2010 to win the ISO 9001:2008 certificate and to be awarded the Institutional Excellence Award and the performance management award of the Emirates Government Excellence Award, as part of Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Programme. The securities markets continue to witness, under his tenure as CEO of ESCA, remarkable development in the areas of legislation, supervision and investment-friendly environment, which enabled the securities sector to perform creditably in boosting the national economic stability. 6 Technical Analysis: Certificate Launch Seminar
Dr. Rolf Wetzer Mr. Rolf Wetzer is German citizen working in Switzerland. He is a professional fund manager since 18 years. He started his career at Dresdner Bank Asset Management, managing cash, FX, balanced and fixed income portfolios. After that he worked for Munich Re Asset Management as a Senior Fund Manager for pure foreign exchange trading and fixed income related funds. Now he is working for a Swiss private bank, heading an asset management unit, that is responsible to manage the bank s capital. Aside of that he is also a lecturer in trading related topics and a speaker at global events. He holds a PhD in econometrics from Technical University of Berlin and graduate degrees in Business Administration from both Technical University of Berlin/Germany and the Toulouse Business School/France. He was awarded by the VTAD (German IFTA society) as best German Technical Analyst in 2006 and was runner up in 2007. Rolf is a member of the Swiss Association of Market Technicians (SAMT) and the German Statistical Society. Since 2009, Mr. Wetzer is a member to the IFTA board. Since 2012, he is president of IFTA. Mohamed Ashraf, MFTA, CETA, CFTe Mohamed Ashraf is currently the Head of the technical Analysis desk for Dynamic Securities Brokerage Company CI-Capital member; the investment arm of the Commercial International Bank (CIB), Cairo, Egypt. He serves currently as the board member and Vice President for the Middle East and Africa region in the International Federation of Technical Analysts (IFTA). He also serves as a board member in the Egyptian Society of Technical Analysts (ESTA), and an education committee member in (ESTA). He is one of the distinguished instructors in the Certified ESTA Technical Analyst (CETA) professional program. Mohamed graduated from the faculty of Economics & political science, Cairo University. He is a Certified Financial Technician CFTe, a Certified ESTA Technical Analyst and holds a Master degree in Financial Technical Analysis MFTA from the International Federation of Technical Analysts IFTA. Technical Analysis: Certificate Launch Seminar 7
Technical Analysis Certificate Program Expression of Interest Form CFTe1 requires 60-90 hours of study which includes classroom, self-study and monitored practice of Technical analysis tools. Based on your interest, capabilities, work environment and objectives, please answer this form: I would be interested in learning more about Technical Analysis Yes No I am not sure Earning level 1 certificate CFTe1 would add value to my job: Yes No I am not sure For a minimum 30 hours/ 5 days preparation course, the best class room timing should be in the: Morning Evening weekend (Saturdays) Other:...... If the technical Analysis course is offered this year, I would be most interested to join this course in: 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter year 2014 I would rather learn Technical Analysis in the following language: Arabic English Either Language Most likely, the fees of this program will be covered by: Myself My company other sponsor Please specify:........ The best way to inform me of this program update is by: Phone Email Other: Please specify:..... Candidate Information: Name:........ Company:....... Position:........ Contacts: Email:...... Phone (Work):... Phone (Mobile):......... Fax:...... Postal Address:..... *Please send this form to: s.elshater@sca.ae - For information and registration please contact 971 4 2900 024/ 846 8 Technical Analysis: Certificate Launch Seminar