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FIN2324 Mastering Basel III for Corporate Banking Practitioners

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering Basel III for Corporate Banking Practitioners

Build defensible risk positions with framework-cold reasoning and concrete examples

$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.
Avoid last-minute revisions and peer skepticism when your capital ratios come under review

The situation this course is for

Even strong risk practitioners get second-guessed when they can't quickly source the 'why' behind a capital calculation or risk weighting decision. When the challenge comes, vague answers lose credibility fast.

Who this is for

Corporate banking professional at a U.S. regional bank, responsible for Basel-compliant risk reporting and capital planning, needing to justify positions under internal or regulatory review

Who this is not for

Entry-level analysts, auditors focused solely on SOX 404, or compliance staff outside financial regulation contexts

What you walk away with

  • Articulate the original intent and evolution of Basel III clauses with precision
  • Reference exact sections of the Basel framework when defending risk weightings or capital treatment
  • Walk stakeholders through the reasoning behind LCR and NSFR calculations using real bank examples
  • Justify TLAC and buffer capital decisions with sourced regulatory rationale
  • Answer peer challenges on CVA, CCR, and leverage ratio design with confidence

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Origins and Objectives of Basel III
Understand the post-crisis design goals, regulatory intent, and key differences from Basel II to ground your reasoning in historical context.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What problem did Basel III aim to solve after the current cycle
  2. Key regulatory bodies involved in Basel III development
  3. How Basel III redefined capital quality and loss absorbency
  4. Timeline of Basel III development from the current cycle to finalisation
  5. Comparison with Basel II's weaknesses in capital adequacy
  6. Role of BIS and Basel Committee in framework creation
  7. Initial U.S. implementation through Dodd-Frank and Fed rules
  8. Why CET1 became the core metric for bank resilience
  9. Impact of Lehman and AIG failures on Basel III design
  10. How Basel III addressed procyclicality in risk models
  11. Treatment of trading book exposures under revised standards
  12. Evolution of capital buffers beyond minimum requirements
Module 2. Capital Adequacy and Risk-Weighted Assets
Break down the logic behind risk weighting and capital ratios to defend your assessments with specific examples.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Calculating total risk-weighted assets under Basel III
  2. Difference between standardised and internal ratings-based approaches
  3. Treatment of corporate loans in RWA calculations
  4. Application of risk weights to sovereign and municipal exposures
  5. How guaranteed vs. unsecured debt affects capital charges
  6. Use of external ratings in assigning risk weights
  7. Adjustments for collateral and credit enhancements
  8. Treatment of high-risk commercial real estate loans
  9. Impact of loan loss provisions on capital deductions
  10. Role of expected loss models in capital planning
  11. How diversification benefits reduce aggregate RWA
  12. Case study: RWA calculation for a mid-sized corporate portfolio
Module 3. Leverage Ratio and Off-Balance Sheet Exposure
Defend your leverage ratio treatment with clarity on on- and off-balance sheet items.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Definition of the Basel III leverage ratio formula
  2. Which assets are included in the exposure measure
  3. Treatment of derivatives and repurchase agreements
  4. Conversion factors for off-balance sheet commitments
  5. How trade finance guarantees affect leverage
  6. LCR interaction with leverage ratio calculations
  7. Treatment of securitisation exposures in leverage
  8. Impact of central clearing on leverage exposure
  9. Application of the leverage ratio to non-global systemically important banks
  10. How internal models are excluded from leverage ratio relief
  11. Case study: High leverage exposure from repo financing
  12. Best practices for tracking leverage exposure daily
Module 4. Liquidity Coverage Ratio Fundamentals
Explain LCR composition and stress testing logic to justify your firm's liquidity planning.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Purpose of the liquidity coverage ratio under Basel III
  2. Definition of high-quality liquid assets (HQLA)
  3. Classification of Level 1 and Level 2 assets
  4. Run-off rates for different customer types
  5. Treatment of wholesale vs. retail deposits
  6. Outflow and inflow calculation mechanics
  7. Impact of concentration limits on HQLA composition
  8. Treatment of unsecured lending in inflows
  9. Stress testing assumptions for 30-day horizon
  10. Adjustments for large exposures and netting
  11. Reporting requirements for LCR on Form FR Y-14A
  12. Case study: LCR breach scenario and recovery options
Module 5. Net Stable Funding Ratio Design
Justify funding profiles and maturity mismatches with a deep understanding of NSFR logic.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Purpose of the NSFR to promote stable funding
  2. Definition of required stable funding (RSF)
  3. Calculation of available stable funding (ASF)
  4. ASF treatment of retail and wholesale deposits
  5. RSF weights for different asset classes
  6. Treatment of derivatives and securities financing
  7. Impact of long-term vs. short-term funding
  8. Treatment of operational risk exposures under NSFR
  9. How loan portfolios affect funding ratios
  10. Adjustments for collateral exchange in repo trades
  11. NSFR interaction with LCR and capital planning
  12. Case study: NSFR shortfall due to funding mismatch
Module 6. Counterparty Credit Risk and CVA
Defend your CVA and counterparty exposure methodology with framework-aligned reasoning.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Evolution of CCR standards from Basel II to III
  2. Definition of potential future exposure (PFE)
  3. Treatment of netting and collateral agreements
  4. Application of CVA risk charge to derivatives portfolio
  5. How wrong-way risk affects CVA capital charge
  6. Sensitivities-based method vs. simplified approach
  7. Treatment of centrally cleared vs. bilaterally cleared trades
  8. Role of credit spreads in CVA calculation
  9. Impact of margin period of risk on capital
  10. Treatment of initial margin in CVA framework
  11. Case study: CVA spike during market stress event
  12. Best practices for CVA risk reporting to risk committee
Module 7. Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC)
Explain TLAC eligibility and capital hierarchy to defend your firm's resolution planning.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Definition of TLAC and its role in resolution
  2. Difference between TLAC and Basel III capital
  3. Eligible instruments for TLAC compliance
  4. Subordination requirements for debt instruments
  5. Treatment of convertible debt in TLAC
  6. Impact of interest deferral provisions
  7. Application of TLAC to global systemically important banks
  8. Interaction between TLAC and capital buffers
  9. Treatment of hybrid capital instruments
  10. Reporting requirements for TLAC shortfall
  11. Case study: TLAC gap in a cross-border bank
  12. Best practices for TLAC funding strategy
Module 8. Market Risk and Fundamental Review of the Trading Book
Justify trading book capital charges with precise understanding of FRTB logic.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Why FRTB was introduced after Basel II.5
  2. Difference between banking book and trading book
  3. Definition of trading desk and trading intent
  4. Treatment of non-modellable risk factors
  5. Calculation of expected shortfall under FRTB
  6. Sensitivities-based method for capital charge
  7. Impact of desk-level P&L attribution
  8. Treatment of correlation trading under FRTB
  9. Role of backtesting in market risk capital
  10. Treatment of VRMs and correlation trades
  11. Case study: FRTB capital increase for fixed income desk
  12. Best practices for FRTB data collection
Module 9. Operational Risk and Standardised Measurement
Defend your operational risk capital with clear reasoning behind SMA inputs.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Why AMA was replaced by the SMA
  2. Definition of gross income for SMA
  3. Treatment of negative gross income
  4. Business indicator calculation and bucketing
  5. Loss component and impact of past losses
  6. Application of β factors to business lines
  7. Treatment of operational loss data
  8. Impact of risk control self-assessment
  9. Role of insurance in reducing SMA charge
  10. Interaction between SMA and other risk capitals
  11. Case study: SMA spike due to past operational loss
  12. Best practices for collecting loss data
Module 10. Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
Justify your reporting outputs with clarity on Basel III disclosure logic.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Frequency and scope of Basel III reporting
  2. Form FR Y-14A and FR Y-15 details
  3. Public disclosure requirements under Pillar 3
  4. Treatment of confidential data in disclosure
  5. Coordination between risk, finance, and audit
  6. Validation of capital ratios before filing
  7. Role of internal audit in Basel compliance
  8. Handling regulator inquiries on capital ratios
  9. Version control for Basel calculations
  10. Best practices for footnote disclosures
  11. Case study: Regulator follow-up on LCR footnote
  12. How to document methodology for reproducibility
Module 11. Stress Testing and CCAR Integration
Articulate how Basel III informs CCAR and firm-wide stress testing.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Link between Basel III and U.S. stress testing
  2. DFAST and CCAR reporting timelines
  3. Treatment of capital projections under stress
  4. Interaction between stress capital buffer and CET1
  5. Role of qualitative factors in CCAR
  6. Treatment of dividend and buyback plans
  7. Scenario design in company-run stress tests
  8. Model validation for stress capital calculation
  9. Treatment of macroeconomic drivers
  10. Best practices for stress test narrative
  11. Case study: CCAR objection due to capital shortfall
  12. How Basel risk weights inform stress assumptions
Module 12. Defending Your Position Under Review
Respond to peer and regulator questions with sourced, example-driven clarity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Preparing for internal Basel compliance review
  2. How to structure a capital adequacy memo
  3. Responding to peer challenge on RWA treatment
  4. Using Basel framework text in your justification
  5. Citing regulatory Q&As in decision memos
  6. Organising documentation for rapid retrieval
  7. Handling follow-up on CVA or leverage ratio
  8. Best practices for cross-functional alignment
  9. When to escalate unresolved interpretation questions
  10. Maintaining consistency across reporting cycles
  11. How to build a reference library for Basel issues
  12. Template for justifying risk weight deviations

How this maps to your situation

  • Q3 capital planning review
  • Internal audit of LCR and NSFR calculations
  • Peer challenge on risk weighting decisions
  • Regulator follow-up on TLAC compliance

Before vs. after

Before
You can calculate capital ratios, but struggle when peers ask 'why' about framework treatment.
After
You reference Basel text, regulatory rationale, and real examples to defend your positions confidently.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • 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 four weeks, self-paced

If nothing changes
Without precise articulation, your capital positions may face delays, rework, or misalignment under review.

How this compares to the alternatives

Generic risk courses teach checklists. This course teaches the sourced reasoning that wins alignment.

Frequently asked

How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover U.S. implementation specifics?
Yes, includes Fed, OCC, and FR Y-14A reporting nuances.
Can I use this for team training?
Course is licensed per individual; team access available on request.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per week for four weeks, self-paced.

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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