McTimothy Associates

Banking & Financial Intermediation Global Best Practice

Why Attend

Banks and financial institutions play a major role in the development and stability of society. However recent events have called their role into question, with many claiming they take excessive risks. This training course examines their role and that of financial markets. We also examine the financial instruments they use such as derivatives and how companies may also use them to manage or reduce risk.

This training course is designed to give those in the industry the skills to evaluate Credit Risk and those coming from companies in need of finance the knowledge of what banks are looking for. We also take an in-depth look at the latest financial instruments developing a detailed knowledge of Forwards, Options Futures & Swaps.

 

$ 324.02

Event Date: 06/05/2024 – 10/05/2024

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Course Objectives

At the end of this training courses, you will learn to:

  • Evaluate the role and risks of Financial Institutions as Financial Intermediaries
  • Recommend or seek appropriate Banking Services
  • Evaluate a Bank’s Income Statement and Balance Sheets
  • Evaluate Credit Risk and make Lending Decisions
  • Use financial instruments for Profit and Risk Management

Training Methodology

Participants to this training courses will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the course outline with the Tutor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Training methodology includes Case Studies, Role Play and Group Discussions analyzing and evaluating the key issues facing Banks and Financial Markets.

The course is highly participatory ensuring that delegates leave with new skills to benefit their personal and organizational development.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Professionals responsible for making Credit Decisions
  • Relationship Managers are responsible for providing appropriate banking services
  • Those with aspirations to become credit analysts
  • Those seeking finance on behalf of their organization
  • Those with an interest in Banking and the Financial Crisis

An Overview of The Monetary Financial System 

  • The Monetary & Financial System
  • What is Financial Intermediation?
  • The Role & Scope of Banking & Financial Intermediation
  • Financial Instruments & Securitization
  • Financial Markets
  • Disintermediation

Banking Services

  • Personal & Business Services
  • Current Accounts & Payment Services
  • Savings & Deposits
  • Investments
  • Private Banking & Wealth Management
  • International Trade

The Bank’s Balance Sheet & Income Statement 

  • The Roles of the Central Banks
  • Retail, Investment & Private Banking
  • The Bank’s Income Statement
  • The Bank’s Balance Sheet
  • Assets & Liabilities
  • Capital Adequacy & International Regulation

Providing Credit – the Bank’s Major Role 

  • Types of Finance: Assets, International Trade & Working Capital
  • Off-Balance Sheet Finance
  • Credit Analysis/Evaluating Credit Applications
  • The Bank’s Risk-Return Trade-Off
  • Reducing Risk
  • Monitoring & Controlling Lending

 The Financial Crisis and Lessons Learnt

  • Causes of the Financial Crisis
  • Consequences of the Financial Crisis
  • The Role of Derivatives
  • Lessons Learnt
  • International Regulatory Requirements
  • The Confidence Function

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