Basel Framework & Banking Risk Management

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evolution, principles, and objectives of the Basel Framework and evaluate its application within banking institutions by the end of the course.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Basel I, Basel II, and Basel III requirements and their impact on Banking Risk Management.
• Evaluate capital adequacy, risk-weighted assets, leverage requirements, and regulatory capital planning using practical banking scenarios.
• Apply Basel principles to the management of credit risk, market risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk in the banking book.
• Design governance frameworks that support regulatory compliance, effective risk oversight, and prudent decision-making.
• Improve banking risk management practices through the implementation of Basel-aligned internal controls, policies, and reporting frameworks.
• Strengthen liquidity and capital planning by applying Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), and capital adequacy requirements.
• Implement stress testing, scenario analysis, and supervisory review processes consistent with Basel expectations.
• Assess emerging regulatory developments and their implications for banking operations, governance, and enterprise risk management.
• Align Basel Framework implementation with Enterprise Risk Management, strategic objectives, and sustainable organizational performance before course completion.

Who Should Attend

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the evolution and core principles of the Basel Framework and its role in Banking Risk Management.
• Interpret Basel I, Basel II, and Basel III requirements and assess their organizational impact.
• Evaluate capital adequacy, risk-weighted assets, and leverage requirements using Basel methodologies.
• Apply Basel principles to credit, market, operational, liquidity, and interest rate risk management.
• Assess Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR), Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), and capital planning requirements.
• Develop governance structures that support regulatory compliance and effective risk oversight.
• Integrate stress testing and scenario analysis into Basel-based risk management frameworks.
• Prepare regulatory reports and management information aligned with Basel supervisory expectations.
• Evaluate emerging regulatory developments and recommend improvements to organizational risk management practices.
• Develop an implementation roadmap for strengthening Basel Framework compliance and Banking Risk Management capabilities within their institutions.

Course Outline