Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Integrated Reporting

• Overview of integrated reporting and its significance for financial institutions
• Key concepts and frameworks in integrated reporting
• Benefits of integrated reporting for banks and financial institutions
• Practical Exercise: Identifying integrated reporting components in sample reports

Module 2: Regulatory Standards and Reporting Requirements

• Overview of regulatory requirements for banks in integrated reporting
• Understanding the IFRS, GRI, and SASB standards relevant to banks
• Aligning integrated reporting with compliance and stakeholder expectations
• Case Study: Review of integrated reports from leading financial institutions

Module 3: Financial and Non-Financial Data Integration

• Integrating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) data with financial reporting
• Techniques for accurate data collection and reporting consistency
• Reporting on sustainability, risk, and operational resilience
• Practical Exercise: Developing a reporting framework combining financial and ESG data

Module 4: Enhancing Stakeholder Communication through Integrated Reporting

• Understanding stakeholders’ perspectives and expectations
• Techniques for presenting value creation narratives in integrated reports
• Effective use of visuals and data in integrated reports
• Real-life Project: Creating a stakeholder-focused integrated report outline

Module 5: Best Practices in Integrated Reporting for Financial Institutions

• Reviewing examples of best practices in integrated reporting
• Overcoming common challenges in the reporting process
• Monitoring and improving integrated reporting processes
• Case Study: Assessing the impact of integrated reporting on stakeholder trust