Overview of Basel III

Increasingly more banks must comply with Basel II requirements. These regulatory requirements are having a significant impact on banks' risk management, regulatory requirements and compliance, and the use of derivatives. This one-day course is targeted to professionals who need an overview of the key components of Basel II requirements.

06-Jun-2012 -- 06-Jun-2012New YorkUSD$1575
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Mayra Rodríguez Valladares; ] Wed Level: Basic

29-Jun-2012 -- 29-Jun-2012Toronto, CanadaUSD$1575
New York Institute of Finance - Toronto9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Mayra Rodríguez Valladares; ] Fri Level: Basic

04-Sep-2012 -- 04-Sep-2012New YorkUSD$1575
NY Institute of Finance - Midtown9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Mayra Rodríguez Valladares; ] Tue Level: Basic

06-Dec-2012 -- 06-Dec-2012St. PetersburgUSD$1575
NY Institute of Finance - St. Petersburg9:00am - 4:30pm Instructional Method:
Group-Live
Instructor(s): [ Mayra Rodríguez Valladares; ] Thu Level: Basic

CPE CREDITS
7.0
Professionals who need an overview of the key components of Basel II requirements
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Define operations risk
  • Identify key components of The Basel Accord
  • Identify the key requirements of Basel II
  • Compare and contrast Basel I and II
  • Evaluate advantages and disadvantages to Basel II
Basic knowledge of banking, cash products and derivatives
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  • Basel III and Credit Risk Measurement
  • Basel III: Measuring & Managing Operational Risk
    • Articles written by Instructor
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    Summary of events leading to The Basel ACcord
    • End of Bretton Woods
    • Change in interest rate regimes
    • Herstatt Risk

    Overview of The Basel Accord

    • Requirements for credit and market risks
    • Critiques of the accord

    Influence of Risks and Risk Management on Basel II

    • Evolving definitions of risk
    • Increased demand for better risk management

    Architecture of Basel II

    • Comprised of three pillars
    • Comparison of Basel I/Basel II

    Pillar I

    • Minimum regulatory capital calculation for
    • - Credit risk
    • - Market risk
    • - Operations risk

    Overview of Pillar II

    • Supervisory Review
    • - Banks' audit and compliance capacity
    • - Increased pressure on central bank examiners

    Overview of Pillar III

    • Market discipline
    • Increased disclosure requirements

    Summary

    • Implementation for the US and globally
    • Pending issues and possible future developments

    Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 4-month subscription to FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper, providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. The move to the electronic version follows an ongoing review of our environmental responsibilities as a global business and as part of the Pearson group. FT.com also has features that are not available in hard copy, such as: Special Reports, Alphaville, editor blogs, education sections and much more! Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the start of class and are limited to one subscription per client. (Please note: as of May 1, 2011, the electronic subscription replaces the hard-copy 3-month Financial Times subscription.)

    Lunch is included for all students taking day classes.