Academy

Capital Markets

The World Bank

Capital Markets allow businesses to raise long-term funds by providing a market for securities, both through debt and equity. Capital Markets offer a whole range of sometimes complicated products which allow businesses and banks not just to raise capital but also to hedge (or protect) against risks.

FEATURED PROGRAMS

  • The World Bank
    Capital Markets Postgraduate Program
    In Person | Shared Prosperity | For Capital Markets Regulators and Financial Professionals (By Nomination)

    This program, delivered by the International Finance Corporation, equips capital markets regulators and financial professionals in emerging markets with advanced skills and knowledge to develop sustainable local capital markets. It provides practical insights and experience to strengthen financial systems and regulatory frameworks. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to foster effective capital market development in their home countries.

     

  • The World Bank
    ScaleX
    E-Learning | Financial Inclusion | For Private Sector Leaders

    This course explores International Finance Corporation's ScaleX, a program designed to expand access to early-stage risk capital for women-led startups in emerging markets. Developed in partnership with the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi), it collaborates with venture capital investors, accelerators, and entrepreneurs to create more equitable opportunities. Participants will gain insights into strategies for fostering a more inclusive startup ecosystem.

  • The World Bank
    Training on Gender Equality in Global Capital Markets
    E-Learning | Financial Inclusion | For Private Sector Leaders

    This program, delivered by the International Finance Corporation,  helps participants navigate the complexities of gender equality in markets through a step-by-step approach. It covers sustainable finance, the financial implications of gender inequality, corporate reporting, and market opportunities. Learners will also gain insights from guest speakers on gender equality indices, gender-focused bonds, and pay-gap analysis.

     

  • The World Bank
    IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
    E-Learning | Public Institutions and Data Analytics | For Government Officials and Private Sector Leaders

    This training program, delivered by the International Finance Corporation, supports capital market participants in implementing the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation's (IFRS) Sustainability Standards: IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-Related Financial Information) and IFRS S2 (Climate-Related Disclosures). Developed in collaboration with the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges (UN SSE), International Finance Corporation, and the IFRS Foundation itself, the course builds capacity for global adoption of sustainability-related financial disclosures. Offered free of charge through UN SSE Partner Exchanges, it ensures consistent and effective application of these new standards.