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Navigating Forward-looking Banking Supervision with a Regional Perspective (BSO)

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Session No.: SA 25.21

Location: Mumbai, India

Date: April 7-11, 2025 (1 week)

Delivery Method: In-person Training

Primary Language: English

    Target Audience

    Banking regulators and supervisors from regulatory and supervisory authorities from SARTTAC member Countries.

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    Qualifications

    To have minimum 5 years' experience in banking regulation and/or supervision.

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    Course Description

    This in-person program provides a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to banking supervision and regulation, emphasizing risk-based supervision, stress testing, and emerging financial risks. The course explores international regulatory standards, including Basel Core Principles and Basel III, and their implications for financial sector oversight.

    A major focus is placed on early warning indicators and stress testing, to enhance participants' ability to detect vulnerabilities in banking institutions before they escalate. Through case studies and role-playing exercises, participants will apply key concepts to real-world scenarios, including assessing a bank's risk profile and evaluating climate-related financial risks. Additionally, it provides practical insights into the role of corporate governance and risk culture in financial institutions, emphasizing the importance of proactive supervision.

    With a blend of lectures, discussions, group work, and case studies, this program ensures that participants gain hands-on experience and actionable insights for improving banking supervision in their respective jurisdictions.

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    Course Objectives

    Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

    ¿    Understand Basel Core Principles, Basel III, and risk-based supervision. 
    ¿    Identify key risk indicators (KRIs) and early warning signals. 
    ¿    Apply stress testing as a supervisory tool. 
    ¿    Analyze a bank's risk profile using financial and non-financial data. 
    ¿    Evaluate emerging risks, including climate risks. 
    ¿    Strengthen corporate governance and risk culture in banking. 
    ¿    Assess risks in digital banking and fintech institutions. 
    ¿    Engage in supervisory role-play for risk assessment.

     

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