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CMP4436 Mastering Basel III for Financial Compliance Practitioners at Major Brokerage Firms

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering Basel III for Financial Compliance Practitioners at Major Brokerage Firms

Build and deploy your own capital adequacy framework with precision

$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning 30-day money-back guarantee Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Who this is for

Senior compliance or risk practitioner at a major financial services firm managing Basel III capital adequacy reporting and internal model governance

Who this is not for

Entry-level analysts, auditors from external firms, or professionals outside financial compliance and capital risk frameworks

What you walk away with

  • Define final capital adequacy model parameters without escalation
  • Document internal model exceptions with audit-ready justification
  • Own the capital floor calculation methodology for your desk
  • Approve stress scenario weights without committee review
  • Set and lock liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) thresholds quarterly

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Basel III Structure and U.S. Implementation Context
Understand the core pillars, U.S. regulatory overlays, and how Schwab’s size class shapes applicable requirements. Focus on capital, leverage, and liquidity frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. The three pillars of Basel III and their U.S. interpretation
  2. How OCC and SEC expectations shape firm-level implementation
  3. Key differences between G-SIBs and non-G-SIB compliance paths
  4. Capital conservation buffer thresholds for mid-tier institutions
  5. Countercyclical capital buffer triggers and regional risk weighting
  6. Liquidity coverage ratio vs. net stable funding ratio scope
  7. Impact of SLR floor on broker-dealer capital modeling
  8. Treatment of off-balance-sheet exposures under Basel III
  9. Standardized approaches to credit risk for trading books
  10. Internal models approach (IMA) approval process for market risk
  11. Output floor rules and their effect on model calibration
  12. Basel III endgame changes proposed for U.S. implementation
Module 2. Capital Adequacy Ratio Calculation Framework
Master the end-to-end process of computing and certifying firm-specific capital adequacy metrics. Build your own working model.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital components accurately
  2. Common equity Tier 1 (CET1) numerator adjustments
  3. Deducting mortgage servicing assets and DTAs from CET1
  4. Calculating risk-weighted assets for credit exposures
  5. Assigning risk weights to corporate, retail, and sovereign exposures
  6. Leverage ratio calculation with derivative netting
  7. Derivative exposure value under current and potential future exposure
  8. Treatment of repo-style transactions in capital models
  9. Off-balance-sheet commitment conversions to risk exposure
  10. Clearing member exposure netting under Basel III
  11. Capital treatment of deferred tax assets
  12. Calculating supplementary leverage ratio with on- and off-balance sheet items
Module 3. Credit Risk Standardized Approach Calibration
Implement the standardized approach with precision across asset classes, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulatory nuances.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Risk weighting corporate exposures by credit rating
  2. Treatment of unrated corporate exposures under Basel III
  3. Sovereign credit risk mappings and OECD classifications
  4. Bank exposure risk weights based on external ratings
  5. Retail and SME exposure risk weight floors and exceptions
  6. Residential mortgage risk weights by LTV and jurisdiction
  7. Commercial real estate risk weight adjustments for market shifts
  8. Unsecured personal loans and credit card exposures
  9. Overdraft and revolving exposures treatment
  10. Guarantees and credit derivatives in risk weighting
  11. Collateral haircut schedules by asset class
  12. Exposure value calculation for undrawn committed facilities
Module 4. Internal Ratings-Based Approach Governance
Govern and document your own internal model parameters with regulatory-grade rigor.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Probability of default (PD) model calibration and backtesting
  2. Loss given default (LGD) estimation for secured and unsecured loans
  3. Exposure at default (EAD) modeling for revolving lines
  4. Internal ratings system documentation requirements
  5. Rating migration analysis and cohort performance tracking
  6. Defining default and workout events under Basel III
  7. Validation thresholds for IRB model drift
  8. Quarterly updates to PD, LGD, and EAD parameters
  9. Internal model exception handling and justification
  10. Peer benchmarking for internal model calibration
  11. Third-party model input validation process
  12. Internal audit interface for model governance
Module 5. Market Risk Framework and FRTB Implementation
Deploy the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book with confidence across trading desks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Trading book vs. banking book classification criteria
  2. Expected shortfall calculation at 97.5% confidence level
  3. Stressed VaR requirements and calibration windows
  4. Sensitivities-based method for non-modellable risk factors
  5. Default risk charge for credit spreads in trading book
  6. Specific risk charge for individual securities
  7. Capital charge for securitizations and complex products
  8. Liquidity horizons by asset class and risk factor
  9. Backtesting framework for market risk models
  10. FRTB capital floor interaction with internal models
  11. Non-modellable risk factors (NMRFs) identification
  12. Risk class aggregation and diversification effects
Module 6. Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Construction
Build, validate, and report your desk’s LCR with audit-ready documentation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Stock of high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) classification
  2. Level 1, 2A, and 2B asset criteria and haircuts
  3. Cash inflow and outflow estimation under stress scenario
  4. Run-off rates for retail and corporate deposits
  5. Stable and less stable deposit classifications
  6. Wholesale funding assumptions under stress
  7. Securities lending and repo collateral rehypothecation rules
  8. Derivative collateral posting outflows
  9. Committed credit facilities and drawing behavior
  10. Intercompany liquidity transfers and legal constraints
  11. Quarterly LCR reporting to internal risk committee
  12. LCR stress testing for regional market disruptions
Module 7. Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) Implementation
Implement NSFR with accurate behavioral assumptions and asset-liability matching.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Available stable funding (ASF) weights by funding source
  2. Required stable funding (RSF) weights by asset class
  3. Depository institution funding stability assumptions
  4. Wholesale unsecured funding RSF multipliers
  5. Securitization and off-balance-sheet treatment
  6. Derivative liabilities and credit valuation adjustment
  7. Equity investments and market risk capital
  8. Maturity mismatch treatment across trading books
  9. Interbank exposures and funding stability
  10. Internal transfers and legal entity funding
  11. NSFR calculation for intermediate holding companies
  12. NSFR reporting timelines and internal review cycles
Module 8. Operational Risk Capital Modeling
Document and justify operational risk capital using standardized or internal models.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Business indicator classes and regulatory risk drivers
  2. Internal loss multiplied approach (ILMA) rules
  3. Loss data collection thresholds and event categorization
  4. Scaling factor application for firm size and complexity
  5. Advanced measurement approaches (AMA) sunset and transition
  6. Scenario analysis integration with loss data
  7. External data benchmarking for tail events
  8. Operational risk capital for cybersecurity events
  9. Insurance capital recognition limits
  10. Model validation for operational risk estimates
  11. Peer group comparison for operational loss frequency
  12. Documentation requirements for internal governance
Module 9. Capital Floor and Output Floor Rules
Implement the 72.5% output floor with precision in internal model reporting.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Basel III output floor percentage and calculation scope
  2. Standardized approach comparison for market risk
  3. Standardized approach comparison for credit risk
  4. Internal model vs. standardized measure alignment
  5. Floor application at desk and firm level
  6. Quarterly output floor reporting templates
  7. Impact on model incentive and conservatism bias
  8. Transition rules for phased floor implementation
  9. Treatment of internal model exceptions under floor
  10. Floor interaction with capital conservation buffer
  11. Documentation for output floor compliance
  12. Audit trail for floor calculation inputs
Module 10. Stress Testing and Capital Planning Integration
Align Basel III capital models with firm-wide stress testing frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. DFAST/CCAR scenario integration into capital models
  2. Reverse stress testing inputs for capital adequacy
  3. Pandemic, recession, and market shock assumptions
  4. Interactions between credit, market, and liquidity risk
  5. Loss estimation models by business line
  6. Revenue shock modeling in down cycles
  7. Balance sheet compression assumptions
  8. Capital action triggers under stress
  9. Contingency funding plan integration
  10. Stress testing narrative for internal leadership
  11. Model output reconciliation with capital planning
  12. Validation of stress scenario assumptions
Module 11. Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)
Develop and document a regulator-ready ICAAP with confidence.
12 chapters in this module
  1. ICAAP governance and senior management oversight
  2. Risk identification and material risk factor mapping
  3. Stress testing within ICAAP framework
  4. Capital allocation to business lines
  5. Risk appetite statement integration
  6. Internal capital targets above regulatory minimums
  7. ICAAP review and escalation process
  8. Documentation standards for supervisory review
  9. Scenario analysis for emerging risks
  10. ICAAP update frequency and triggers
  11. Internal audit review of ICAAP process
  12. Peer benchmarking for capital adequacy
Module 12. Regulatory Reporting and Examiner Review Prep
Produce clear, defensible reports and responses for examiner inquiries.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Call report (FR Y-9C) capital section completion
  2. FRB 23B and 23C capital reporting requirements
  3. Regulatory capital summary disclosures
  4. Internal model justification for examiners
  5. Basel III implementation status reporting
  6. Examiner question handling protocols
  7. Documentation trail for capital decisions
  8. Exception reporting to senior management
  9. Pre-exam internal review checklist
  10. Capital model change control process
  11. Responding to informal guidance on model adjustments
  12. Final sign-off attestation for capital filings

How this maps to your situation

  • Current Basel III capital reporting responsibilities
  • Upcoming regulatory changes in capital adequacy
  • Internal model governance requirements
  • Desk-level capital decision authority

Before vs. after

Before
Capital model decisions require committee review and executive sign-off
After
You define, document, and lock capital model parameters independently

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, with self-paced access.

If nothing changes
Continuing to escalate capital model adjustments delays decision velocity and reduces ownership of regulatory outcomes.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic Basel III overviews, this course delivers desk-specific implementation paths with regulator-grade documentation standards.

Frequently asked

Is this course focused on U.S. implementation of Basel III?
Yes, it centers on U.S. regulatory expectations, including OCC, FRB, and SEC guidance relevant to broker-dealers.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me respond to examiner questions?
Yes, Module 12 provides templates and protocols for defending your capital model choices.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per week for 12 weeks, with self-paced access..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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