Fundamentals in Banking (Apr 2025)
Starting in April 2025. Master global banking with our comprehensive Swiss course, diving deep into operations, risk management, and investment strategies for financial professionals.
Welcome Video - Intro to the course
Documentation to the course (PDF)
Study for preparation: Future Technologies (extended Version)
Introduction to Banking: Overview of banking - definition, functions, and types of banks. Importance of banks in the economy.
Banking Systems around the World: A comparative study of banking systems in major economies - U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa.
Key Banking Regulations: Introduction to banking laws, regulations, and compliance issues in international banking. Exploration of Basel accords.
Bank Financial Statements: Understanding bank balance sheets, income statements, and key ratios.
Assignment: Analysis of the banking system in the participant's country.
Banking Operations Overview: The process and management of back-office functions, front-office operations, credit, and loan operations.
Payment and Settlement Systems: Understand how payments and settlements are processed in international banking.
Digital Banking and Fintech: The digital revolution in banking, the role of technology, and understanding FinTech.
Cybersecurity in Banking: Risks, regulatory requirements, and measures for data protection in banking.
Assignment: Analysis of a FinTech solution in banking.
Bank Lending Principles: Overview of credit policy, loan pricing, and management.
Credit Risk Management: Frameworks and techniques for managing credit risk in banks.
Market and Operational Risk Management: Identify, measure, and manage market and operational risks in banks.
Risk-based Supervision and Basel Accords: Understand the role of risk-based supervision and explore Basel II and III in detail.
Assignment: Case study on risk management in a major banking scandal.
Introduction to Investment Banking: Overview of investment banking, key services, and the role of investment banks in the economy.
Equity and Debt Markets: Deep dive into equity and debt markets, IPOs, bond issuance, and trading.
Foreign Exchange and Derivative Markets: Understanding foreign exchange operations, derivative markets, and risk management.
Mergers and Acquisitions: Process, valuation techniques, and financing in M&As.
Assignment: Analysis of a major M&A deal or an IPO.
Final Exam (online test with multiple choice)
You are entitled to a Swiss Certificate of Excellence for each of your completed courses.
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