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Corporate Governance for Banks

Clarifies the roles of boards, board committees, executive management and control functions and how to build a bank governance framework regulators will accept.

GAR · Banking Governance, Audit & Regulatory FrameworksAll Levels#1096ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Finance, Investment & BankingCategories:Banking Governance, Audit & Regulatory Frameworks

Course Overview

Corporate Governance for Banks is a comprehensive professional training course designed to equip banking executives, board members, governance professionals, and financial institution leaders with the strategic knowledge and practical skills required to establish, strengthen, and sustain effective corporate governance frameworks within the banking sector. As regulatory expectations continue to evolve and financial institutions face increasing operational, compliance, and reputational risks, sound corporate governance has become a fundamental pillar for ensuring accountability, transparency, resilience, and long-term institutional success. The course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of corporate governance principles, governance structures, board responsibilities, executive oversight, committee effectiveness, stakeholder accountability, ethical leadership, decision-making processes, and governance best practices. Participants will examine internationally recognized governance standards, regulatory expectations, governance frameworks, and the responsibilities of boards of directors, senior management, and control functions in promoting sustainable banking performance and protecting stakeholder interests. The program further explores the integration of Corporate Governance for Banks with Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Compliance Management, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Operational Risk Management, Credit Risk Management, ESG principles, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Financial Reporting, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity Governance, Business Continuity Management, and organizational culture. Participants will strengthen their ability to align governance frameworks with strategic objectives while promoting responsible leadership and regulatory compliance. Through interactive workshops, governance assessments, boardroom simulations, regulatory case studies, governance maturity evaluations, risk governance exercises, and implementation planning activities, participants will develop the practical capabilities required to strengthen governance systems, improve board effectiveness, enhance regulatory compliance, and build resilient banking organizations. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to implement governance practices that improve institutional performance, strengthen stakeholder confidence, reduce organizational risks, and support sustainable banking growth.

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze Corporate Governance for Banks principles and evaluate their impact on organizational performance, accountability, and regulatory compliance by the end of the course.
  • Develop effective governance frameworks aligned with international banking standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of boards of directors, board committees, executive management, and control functions.
  • Apply governance principles to strengthen strategic decision-making, accountability, and institutional oversight.
  • Design governance structures that promote transparency, ethical conduct, and operational resilience.
  • Improve organizational performance through governance maturity assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strengthen governance through regulatory compliance, AML controls, CTF measures, internal audit, and enterprise risk management practices.
  • Implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and governance metrics to evaluate board effectiveness, governance performance, and institutional accountability.
  • Assess the impact of Digital Transformation, cybersecurity governance, ESG, and emerging regulatory developments on banking governance.
  • Align governance strategies with enterprise objectives, risk appetite, organizational culture, stakeholder expectations, and sustainable banking growth before course completion.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for Board Members, Board Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers, Chief Risk Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Audit Executives, Governance Managers, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Internal Auditors, Corporate Banking Executives, Treasury Managers, Legal Advisors, Regulatory Affairs Professionals, Strategy Managers, ESG Specialists, and professionals responsible for governance, oversight, and organizational performance within financial institutions. The program is equally valuable for professionals working in central banks, regulatory authorities, ministries, public sector organizations, financial institutions, insurance companies, investment firms, consulting organizations, government entities, and decision-makers responsible for governance, compliance, enterprise risk management, regulatory supervision, and institutional excellence.

Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Design and implement effective corporate governance frameworks for banking institutions.
  • Evaluate board effectiveness, governance structures, and committee performance.
  • Apply governance principles to strengthen strategic oversight and executive accountability.
  • Integrate Enterprise Risk Management, AML, CTF, compliance, and internal audit into governance practices.
  • Strengthen regulatory compliance through internationally recognized governance standards.
  • Measure governance performance using KPIs, governance scorecards, and accountability metrics.
  • Promote ethical leadership, transparency, and a strong governance culture across the organization.
  • Assess governance risks associated with Digital Transformation, cybersecurity, ESG, and emerging technologies.
  • Develop governance improvement plans aligned with strategic objectives and regulatory expectations.
  • Develop a practical implementation roadmap that strengthens governance effectiveness, enhances board performance, improves regulatory compliance, reinforces risk oversight, supports ethical leadership, and contributes to sustainable organizational growth.

Course Outline

Course Outline:

Day 1

Foundations of Corporate Governance in Banking

  • Principles of corporate governance in financial institutions
  • International governance standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Governance structures and stakeholder responsibilities
  • Roles of boards of directors and executive management
  • Practical application or discussion: Assessing governance maturity within a banking institution
Day 2

Board Effectiveness and Governance Structures

  • Board composition, independence, and accountability
  • Board committees and governance responsibilities
  • Strategic oversight and executive performance evaluation
  • Ethical leadership and organizational culture
  • Practical application or discussion: Evaluating board governance effectiveness
Day 3

Risk Governance, Compliance, and Internal Control

  • Enterprise Risk Management and governance integration
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)
  • Regulatory compliance and supervisory expectations
  • Internal audit, internal controls, and governance assurance
  • Practical application or discussion: Strengthening governance through risk oversight
Day 4

Digital Governance and Performance Excellence

  • Digital Transformation governance
  • Cybersecurity governance and data protection
  • ESG governance and sustainability reporting
  • Governance performance measurement using KPIs and governance metrics
  • Practical application or discussion: Developing a governance performance dashboard
Day 5

Strategic Governance and Organizational Excellence

  • Building a governance improvement strategy
  • Governance during organizational change and crisis management
  • Emerging governance trends in the banking industry
  • Continuous governance improvement and institutional resilience
  • Final workshop: Developing a comprehensive Corporate Governance for Banks implementation roadmap that includes governance framework design, board effectiveness enhancement, regulatory compliance, AML and CTF controls, enterprise risk governance, internal audit integration, cybersecurity governance, ESG oversight, KPI measurement, governance reporting, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen institutional accountability, improve governance performance, reduce organizational risk, and support sustainable banking excellence.

Upcoming Dates

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Dubai · 8 – 12 Nov 2026 · Classroom

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MakkahScheduled
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RomeScheduled
2 – 6 Nov 2026€5,800—
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DohaScheduled
2 – 6 Nov 2026€4,400—
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DubaiScheduled
8 – 12 Nov 2026€4,400—
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ManamaScheduled
9 – 13 Nov 2026€4,700—
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SalalahScheduled
9 – 13 Nov 2026€5,300—
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MilanScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€6,000—
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AmmanScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€3,100—
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TunisiaScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€3,800—
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GenevaScheduled
16 – 20 Nov 2026€6,300—
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IstanbulScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€4,700€4,230until 2 Nov
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AmsterdamScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€5,400€4,860until 2 Nov
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MunichScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€5,400€4,860until 2 Nov
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ViennaScheduled
23 – 27 Nov 2026€5,700€5,130until 2 Nov
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MuscatScheduled
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€5,300€4,770until 9 Nov
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Kuala LumpurScheduled
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€4,400€3,960until 9 Nov
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ZurichScheduled
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€5,000€4,500until 9 Nov
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BarcelonaScheduled
30 Nov – 4 Dec 2026€5,400€4,860until 9 Nov
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OnlineScheduled
6 – 10 Dec 2026€1,700€1,530until 16 Nov
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BerlinScheduled
7 – 11 Dec 2026€5,800€5,220until 16 Nov
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LisbonScheduled
7 – 11 Dec 2026€5,400€4,860until 16 Nov
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ParisScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€5,700€5,130until 23 Nov
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LondonScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€5,600€5,040until 23 Nov
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CairoScheduled
14 – 18 Dec 2026€3,300€2,970until 23 Nov
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CasablancaScheduled
21 – 25 Dec 2026€4,300€3,870until 30 Nov
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RiyadhScheduled
21 – 25 Dec 2026€4,200€3,780until 30 Nov
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MadridScheduled
21 – 25 Dec 2026€5,400€4,860until 30 Nov
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DohaScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,400€3,960until 7 Dec
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RomeScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€5,800€5,220until 7 Dec
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MakkahScheduled
28 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027€4,200€3,780until 7 Dec
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