Content of this digital course

    1. Welcome Video - Intro to the course

    2. Documentation to the course (PDF)

    3. Study for preparation: Future Technologies (extended Version)

    1. Introduction to Banking: Overview of banking - definition, functions, and types of banks. Importance of banks in the economy.

    2. Banking Systems around the World: A comparative study of banking systems in major economies - U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa.

    3. Key Banking Regulations: Introduction to banking laws, regulations, and compliance issues in international banking. Exploration of Basel accords.

    4. Bank Financial Statements: Understanding bank balance sheets, income statements, and key ratios.

    5. Assignment: Analysis of the banking system in the participant's country.

    1. Banking Operations Overview: The process and management of back-office functions, front-office operations, credit, and loan operations.

    2. Payment and Settlement Systems: Understand how payments and settlements are processed in international banking.

    3. Digital Banking and Fintech: The digital revolution in banking, the role of technology, and understanding FinTech.

    4. Cybersecurity in Banking: Risks, regulatory requirements, and measures for data protection in banking.

    5. Assignment: Analysis of a FinTech solution in banking.

    1. Bank Lending Principles: Overview of credit policy, loan pricing, and management.

    2. Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and techniques for managing credit risk in banks.

    3. Market and Operational Risk Management: Identify, measure, and manage market and operational risks in banks.

    4. Risk-based Supervision and Basel Accords: Understand the role of risk-based supervision and explore Basel II and III in detail.

    5. Assignment: Case study on risk management in a major banking scandal.

    1. Introduction to Investment Banking: Overview of investment banking, key services, and the role of investment banks in the economy.

    2. Equity and Debt Markets: Deep dive into equity and debt markets, IPOs, bond issuance, and trading.

    3. Foreign Exchange and Derivative Markets: Understanding foreign exchange operations, derivative markets, and risk management.

    4. Mergers and Acquisitions: Process, valuation techniques, and financing in M&As.

    5. Assignment: Analysis of a major M&A deal or an IPO.

    1. Final Exam (online test with multiple choice)

About this course

  • $1,890.00
  • 4 weeks (Live sessions on Monday afternoon CET 1300 - 1700)
  • Live online lectures and case studies in English
  • Obtain a Swiss Certificate of Excellence

Swiss Certificate of Excellence

You are entitled to a Swiss Certificate of Excellence for each of your completed courses.

You will be provided with a traditional as well as a digital blockchain certificate signed in Zurich, Switzerland and accredited by SAQ, the Swiss Association for Quality.

Swiss Expertise & Knowledge Transfer

FFI courses are taught by industry thought leaders from Switzerland, who share their expertise with you.

All FFI courses are taught in three dimensions: They are live, interactive & in-class teaching sessions from Switzerland. You can deepen your understanding through interactive learning content on our e-learning platform. And with our case studies, you can expand your knowledge through group work. ​

Community

Engaging with your peers is a big part of what makes FFI unique.

Every FFI course has its own online social network group within the FFI online community. As part of the FFI Community, you exchange ideas, offer input, and seek out viewpoints from a community of learners gathered from around the globe. In the process, you learn from each other’s experiences & perspectives. All FFI students are furthermore exclusively invited to attend the annual SWISS FINTECH Fair in Switzerland and meet with the local ecosystem & their FFI peers in person.

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