Banking & Financial Intermediation

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 GLOMACS Banking & Financial Intermediation  online 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.

This online training course on Banking & Financial Intermediation will highlight:

• The Monetary Financial System – the Role of Financial Institutions & Markets
• Banking Services
• The Bank’s Balance Sheet & Income Statement
• The Provision of Credit – the Bank’s Major Role
• The Financial Crisis and the Lessons Learnt

At the end of this online training course, 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

This online training course will utilize a variety of proven online learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, retention of the information presented. The training course is conducted Online via an Advanced Virtual Learning Platform in the comfort of any location of your choice.

The organisation will benefit greatly from their employee’s participation.

• Develop a knowledge of the appropriate Banking Services
• Evaluate Credit Risk
• Gain new skills in line with the latest international practices which will help to make more informed and hence better decisions
• Increase knowledge of the latest policies and procedures which can be shared amongst other departments of the company
• Facilitate the continuous redesign of business processes to international standards

The online training course will be of personal benefit to delegates by providing you with:

• Develop professional skills of analysis and evaluation.
• Increase their knowledge of the latest products, policies, and procedures
• Make more informed and hence better decisions.
• Increase their importance to their organization
• Be better placed to liaise effectively with other departments and colleagues regarding current practices and issues affecting the banking sector

This GLOMACS online training course on Banking & Financial Intermediation is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

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

DAY 1 

An Overview of The Monetary Financial System 

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

DAY 2 

Banking Services

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

DAY 3 

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

DAY 4 

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
  

DAY 5 

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

In Association With

Oxford Management Centre

A GLOMACS - Oxford Management Centre collaboration aimed at providing the best training services and benefits to our valued clients.

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