About this programme

This training equips participants with knowledge and practical tools to strengthen banking supervision and regulation. It explores international regulatory frameworks, risk-based supervision, prudential requirements, compliance strategies, and emerging issues such as fintech, digital banking, and cross-border regulation. Participants will gain insights into effective supervisory practices to enhance financial stability, safeguard deposits, and build trust in the banking sector.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

Central bank and financial regulatory staff
Bank compliance officers and internal auditors
Risk management professionals
Financial policy advisors and analysts
Executives in banking oversight and supervision

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the role of banking supervision and regulation in financial stability.
Apply Basel Core Principles and other international frameworks.
Conduct risk-based supervision of financial institutions.
Strengthen compliance with AML/CFT and prudential regulations.
Address emerging risks from digital finance and cross-border activities.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of Banking Supervision & Regulation

Importance of banking regulation in financial stability
Roles of central banks and supervisory authorities
Key international frameworks (Basel Core Principles, IMF, World Bank)
Case Study: Banking failures and lessons for regulators

Module 2: Risk-Based Supervision Practices

Risk identification and assessment in banks
Supervisory review process (SREP)
Stress testing and scenario analysis
Practical Exercise: Risk assessment simulation

Module 3: Prudential Regulation & Compliance

Capital adequacy (Basel I, II, III, IV)
Liquidity and leverage requirements
Credit risk, market risk, and operational risk management
Case Study: Basel III implementation in emerging economies

Module 4: AML/CFT and Conduct Supervision

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing rules
Regulatory reporting and compliance requirements
Ethical standards and consumer protection
Exercise: Reviewing a compliance audit report

Module 5: Emerging Trends in Banking Supervision

Digital banking, fintech, and cryptocurrencies
Cross-border supervision and global cooperation
Cybersecurity risks in banking
Case Study: Supervisory response to fintech disruption

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

Enhanced compliance with international standards (Basel accords, IFRS, AML/CFT).
Strengthened supervisory frameworks to safeguard financial systems.
Improved risk management in regulated institutions.
Stronger regulatory reputation and stakeholder confidence.

Individual Impact

Practical skills in supervisory methodologies and compliance monitoring.
Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate systemic risks.
Better understanding of prudential regulation and Basel standards.
Increased confidence in applying supervisory and enforcement tools.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

Full calendar

City	Starts	Ends	Delivery	Book
NakuruNext	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kigali	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Accra	20 Jul 2026	24 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Kisumu	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Johannesburg	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book
Dakar	27 Jul 2026	31 Jul 2026	In-Person	Book