Course outline

Module 1 – Essentials of Corporate Finance

• Corporate strategy
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate restructuring

Module 2 – Core Investment Banking Activities

• Front office
  • Investment banking
  • Markets
    • Sales and trading
    • Research
• Middle office
  • Treasury management
  • Internal controls
  • Internal corporate strategy
• Back office
  • Data checks
  • Technology

Module 3 – Principles of Lending

• Liquidity
• Safety
• Diversity
• Stability
• Profitability

Module 4 – Five C’s of Credit

• Character
• Capacity
• Capital
• Collateral
• Conditions

Module 5 – Bank Risks

• Credit risk
• Market risk
• Operational risk
• Liquidity risk
• Business risk
• Reputational risk
• Systemic risk
• Moral hazard

Module 6 – Distribution Channels Used in Banking Today

• Advanced terminal and ATM kiosks
• Digital and mobile channels
• Physical branches
• Video/Call centres
• Microbranches

Module 7 – Types of Derivatives

• Forwards
• Futures
• Options
• Swaps

Module 8 – Aspects Differentiating Cash Equities and Fixed Income

• Status
• Issuers
• Risk
• Claim to assets
• Returns
• Dividends
• Involvement

Module 9 – Foreign Exchange and Money Market Participants

• Commercial companies
• Central banks
• Foreign exchange fixing
• Investment management firms
• Retail foreign exchange traders
• Non-bank foreign exchange companies
• Money transfer/remittance companies

Module 10 – Determinants of Exchange Rates

• International parity conditions
• Balance of payments model
• Asset market model
• Economic factors
• Political conditions
• Market psychology

Module 11 – Cryptocurrency

• Types of cryptocurrency
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Criticisms

Module 12 – Major Reasons/Benefits to Shift to a Digital Setup

• Less expensive
• Customer need
• Competitive advantage

Module 13 – Useful Pointers when Building a Digital Strategy

• Develop simple sign up processes
• Create mobile platforms
• Simplify digital platforms
• Add value to consumer experiences

Module 14 – Core Ethical Values in Banking

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Fairness
• Responsible citizenship
• Accountability