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Selected Issues in the Evolving Financial Regulatory Framework (FRF)

Financial Sector Policies

This course, presented by the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, examines selected issues in the evolving financial regulatory framework and takes a critical look at the evolving framework for banks. Topics include Basel III capital requirements, including the countercyclical capital buffer and buffers for systemically important banks, leverage and liquidity requirements, as well as macroprudential policies, regulation and supervision of climate-related financial risks, regulatory challenges around fintech, and ongoing international regulatory discussions. The course pays special attention to proportionality in bank regulation and supervision. It identifies the main operational issues and challenges when implementing the Basel framework and provides practical guidance. The ...

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Target Audience

Mid-level officials from central banks and regulatory agencies involved in banking regulation and/or financial stability analysis. 

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Qualifications

Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or finance and work experience related to financial regulation and supervision. 

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 

  • Summarize the main pieces of the prudential regulatory framework for bank, including emerging topics. 
  • Extract lessons from previous financial stability threats to prevent their recurrence. 
  • Identify regulatory measures to mitigate banking risks.
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