Course Overview
The Legal Aspects of Banking Operations course is designed to provide banking professionals with a
comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks, regulations, and legal challenges faced in
banking operations. The course covers key topics such as banking contracts, the role of legal advisors
in banks, regulatory compliance, litigation risk, and dispute resolution. The course is intended to
empower participants to navigate complex legal environments, ensuring banks comply with relevant
laws while minimizing legal risks in their operations.

Target Group
 Compliance Officers and Legal Advisors in Banks
 Banking Executives and Senior Management
 Risk Managers and Internal Auditors
 Legal and Regulatory Affairs Professionals in financial institutions
 Corporate Lawyers specializing in banking law
 Finance Professionals seeking deeper knowledge of the legal environment in banking
 Law Students or professionals seeking expertise in banking law

Expected Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
1. Understand the Legal Framework of Banking Operations: Gain an in-depth understanding of
the legal and regulatory environment in which banks operate, including national and
international banking regulations.
2. Navigate Banking Contracts and Agreements: Learn how to effectively draft, negotiate, and
manage key banking contracts, including loan agreements, mortgages, and guarantees.
3. Identify and Mitigate Legal Risks: Develop the ability to identify potential legal risks in
banking operations and apply strategies to mitigate these risks.
4. Ensure Compliance with Banking Laws and Regulations: Understand key banking laws, such
as anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and other regulatory
requirements, and ensure compliance in banking operations.
5. Handle Disputes and Litigation: Understand the legal process for resolving disputes and
managing litigation risks in banking.
6. Integrate Legal and Compliance Functions: Learn to integrate legal advice and compliance
management in the daily operations of a bank, ensuring a legally sound and compliant
operational environment.
7. Understand the Role of Banking Regulation: Gain an understanding of how banking
regulations and central banking policies shape banking operations.