Bloomberg Session 1
Digital Banking and Fintech (N1632)
Practical Exercises:
1.Firstly, you get familiar with the instruction of the use of remote Bloomberg Terminal. Please use the above links.
Functions and reactivations
Instructions and rules on using the lab
The access rules and the booking instructions are available via this link
2. Secondly, you will be expected to complete the following exercises during the workshop, please download the necessary data for Barclays Bank (BARC:LN).
Type the FA, RV, and SPLC functions. Finally, ensure you can export the processed data into an Excel file for discussion during the workshop
3. Thirdly, conduct an analysis of the FTSE 100 market index and the behavioral changes of UK firms in response to Brexit.
Obtain FTSE 100 data:
Type "ftse100" in the search bar.
Type "GP" and click on the chart content.
Add "BAR (Equity, London)" to the chart.
Select "MAX" on the top of the graph.
4. Examine the Barclays 2019 Annual Report to identify the trends in gross profit and comprehensive income over the preceding two years. Assess whether the report provides any indications of how the COVID-19 pandemic might have affected the company's financial position.
Consider utilizing data science (DS) functions for analysis.