Course details
Foundations of Banking Risk (FBR) is a basic risk management international certification awarded by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). GARP is a well-known international risk management institute which promotes risk education and risk certifications.
FBR through 4 months overviews the main types of risks banks take, and how international regulation, including the Basel Accords, affect the management of these risks. It also covers how a bank operates, how it's governed and how it's regulated.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this practical course participants will be able to:
- Gain a strong foundation to pursue a career in finance
- Improve their knowledge and understanding of the financial risk management process from an international perspective
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of:
- Risk management practices
- Governance structure
- Regulatory requirements provided by Basel committee
Target Audience
- New entrance to the risk management profession
- Finance students interested in financial risk management as a career option
- Professionals not directly engaged in the risk function such as Accounting, Audit, Compliance, IT, Legal, Operations, Portfolio Management, Research, Sales, Trading and manufacturing
Entry Requirements
None
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