Global Financial Regulation and Banking Supervision

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About Course

This training program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the global frameworks and practices governing financial regulation and banking supervision. Participants will explore the principles, objectives, and evolution of regulatory standards, with an emphasis on Basel Accords, systemic risk management, and supervisory practices. The course integrates theoretical foundations with practical case studies to equip participants with the tools to navigate the challenges of ensuring financial stability in a dynamic global landscape

What Will You Learn?

  • Upon completing the training, participants will:
  • 1. Understand Regulatory Frameworks: Gain an in-depth understanding of global financial regulatory standards, including the Basel Accords and other international frameworks.
  • 2. Analyze Systemic Risk: Learn to identify and mitigate systemic risks within financial institutions and markets.
  • 3. Implement Supervisory Practices: Acquire practical skills for effective banking supervision and enforcement of regulatory compliance.
  • 4. Navigate International Coordination: Understand the role of global regulatory bodies such as the BIS, IMF, and FSB in shaping financial regulation.
  • 5. Evaluate Emerging Trends: Explore the impact of fintech, climate risks, and digital currencies on financial regulation.
  • 6. Develop Strategic Insights: Contribute to policy design and implementation in a rapidly evolving financial environment.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Regulation
Objectives: Market integrity, consumer protection, and systemic stability Evolution of global regulatory frameworks and lessons from financial crises.

Module 2: The Basel Framework
Basel I, II, III, and IV: Key principles and standards.  Risk-based capital requirements, liquidity standards, and leverage ratios.

Module 3: Banking Supervision Fundamentals
The role of supervisory authorities and the supervisory review process.  Approaches: Off-site monitoring and on-site examinations

Module 4: Managing Systemic Risk
Identifying and mitigating systemic risks in interconnected financial systems.  Tools for crisis prevention and resolution, including stress testing.

Module 5: Macroprudential Regulation and Policy
Distinction between microprudential and macroprudential approaches.  Implementing counter-cyclical capital buffers and systemic risk oversight.

Module 6: Cross-Border Coordination and Global Governance
Role of the BIS, IMF, FSB, and other international institutions.  Challenges in harmonizing global regulatory standards.

Module 7: Regulatory Challenges in Emerging Markets
 Addressing unique risks in developing economies.  Balancing financial inclusion with stability.

Module 8: Technology and Financial Regulation
 Impact of fintech, blockchain, and AI on regulation and supervision.  Regulatory approaches to digital currencies and cybersecurity risks.

Module 9: Climate Risks and Sustainable Finance
 Incorporating climate-related risks into regulatory frameworks.  Promoting sustainable finance through regulatory incentives.

Module 10: Crisis Management and Lessons Learned
Regulatory responses to past crises, including the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19.  Case studies on successful and unsuccessful regulatory interventions