Certificates give investors the ability to trade a broad range of underlying assets from around the world, such as equities, sectors and indices, as well as execute investment strategies not easily achieved with traditional share investing. Ease of Ownership Easy to buy via a bank or broker, certificates can be traded on the equity market easily. Free online courses from NYIF. The New York Institute of Finance (NYIF), located in the heart of Wall Street, is a global leader in training for financial services and related industries. Started by the New York Stock Exchange in 1922, it now trains 50,000+ professionals in over 120 countries. NYIF was first mentioned in Capital Markets Professional Certificate - Online. This introductory program offers a comprehensive survey of capital markets including money and banking, the role of central banks, and the evolving global regulatory landscape. It also provides a thorough grounding in the full range of securities and derivatives that are created and traded in today’s capital markets.