This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 covers the different types of bonds in the Canadian bond market. You'll also learn about the primary and secondary bond markets in Canada.

Module 2 talks about the different types of bonds in the Japanese bond market. You'll also learn about the primary and secondary bond market procedures in Japan.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the types of bonds that are issued in the Canadian bond market
- Explain how the primary market works
- Outline how bonds are traded in the secondary market
- List the market conventions used
- Explain how bond transactions are cleared and settled
- Describe the types of bonds that are issued in the Japanese bond market
- Explain how the primary market works
- Explain how bonds are traded in the secondary market
- Describe the market conventions that are used
- Describe how bond transactions are cleared and settled

Module 1: Canadian Bond Market
Topic 1: Bond-Types
Topic 2: Primary Market
Topic 3: Secondary Market

Module 2: Japanese Bond Market
Topic 1: Government Bonds
Topic 2: Primary Market
Topic 3: Secondary Market