Introduction

In today's dynamic economic landscape, effective banking and financial services management is crucial for the sustainability and growth of financial institutions. This 5-day professional course will equip participants with essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate and excel in the modern banking sector.

Objectives

• Understand key banking and financial services concepts and terminologies.
• Analyze the regulatory and legal framework governing financial institutions.
• Develop strategies for risk management and compliance.
• Explore innovative financial products and services.
• Enhance leadership and decision-making skills in financial contexts.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to Banking and Financial Services

• Overview of the banking sector and financial services industry.
• Key players and stakeholders in banking.
• Study of financial intermediaries and their roles.
• Understanding customer needs and relationship management.
• Introduction to digital transformation in banking.

Day 2: Regulatory Environment and Compliance

• Overview of global banking regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding the role of central banks and regulatory bodies.
• Anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures.
• Data protection, privacy laws, and their implications for banking.
• Discussion on regulatory challenges and compliance strategies.

Day 3: Risk Management in Banking

• Identification and categorization of risks in banking.
• Understanding credit risk, market risk, and operational risk.
• Risk assessment models and mitigation strategies.
• Implementation of Basel III regulations for risk management.
• Case studies on successful risk management practices.

Day 4: Innovative Financial Products and Services

• Exploration of traditional and modern banking products.
• Case studies on innovative financial services.
• Impact of fintech and blockchain on banking services.
• Developing new product strategies and market entry.
• Future trends in banking product innovation.

Day 5: Leadership and Decision-Making in Banking

• Key leadership skills for financial service managers.
• Effective decision-making frameworks in financial contexts.
• Navigating organizational change in the banking sector.
• Building and leading high-performance banking teams.
• Evolving leadership roles in response to industry changes.