A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering Basel III for Senior Risk Executives in Global Financial Services
Build defensible capital frameworks that align with evolving regulatory expectations and position your work at the center of strategic decision-making
$199 one-time
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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.
Your technical work meets requirements, but it’s not being seen by the leaders who shape capital strategy
The situation this course is for
High-impact risk practitioners today are delivering technically sound Basel III compliance, but their analyses land in silos. The gap isn’t in accuracy, it’s in visibility. When stress-test outcomes or capital buffers aren’t proactively cited in strategic discussions, the expertise behind them stays undervalued. The cost is missed influence on capital allocation, funding structure, and executive planning cycles.
Who this is for
Senior Risk or Compliance Executive in global financial services with hands-on responsibility for capital adequacy, stress testing, or regulatory reporting under Basel III frameworks
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, auditors focused on checklists, or professionals outside financial services where Basel III isn't a regulatory driver
What you walk away with
- Produce capital adequacy briefings that executive leadership proactively requests
- Structure TLAC and MREL assessments for immediate strategic relevance
- Turn internal stress-testing cycles into forward-looking capital narratives
- Anticipate and shape internal capital planning agendas, not just respond to them
- Document capital framework decisions in a way that survives leadership transitions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Basel III Evolution and Current Regulatory Emphasis
Understand the latest revisions to Basel III, including the Basel 3.1 standards, and how regulators are prioritising implementation in major financial markets. This module sets the foundation by connecting recent policy updates to current expectations at global institutions like Macquarie
12 chapters in this module
- Overview of Basel III to Basel 3.1 transition
- Key changes in capital adequacy requirements
- Regulatory emphasis on output floor and CVA risk
- Impact of standardised approaches on credit risk
- Treatment of operational risk under new SA framework
- Role of TLAC and MREL in resolution planning
- How national regulators are tailoring implementation
- Timeline of recent Basel Committee guidance updates
- Expectations from APRA and other G20 jurisdictions
- Implications for Australian and global operations
- Interaction between Basel III and domestic capital rules
- Strategic importance of capital framework clarity
Module 2. Capital Structure Analysis for Executive Clarity
Learn how to break down complex capital structures into clear, strategic narratives that resonate with senior leadership. This module focuses on translating tiered capital instruments into business-relevant insights
12 chapters in this module
- Differentiating Tier 1, Tier 2, and going-concern capital
- Mapping capital instruments to risk absorption capacity
- Translating regulatory capital ratios into business terms
- Communicating CET1 ratio implications to non-specialists
- Linking capital strength to funding strategy
- Benchmarking capital ratios against peer institutions
- Assessing capital buffer adequacy under stress scenarios
- Explaining capital conservation buffers clearly
- Documenting capital planning assumptions transparently
- Connecting capital structure to dividend policy
- Presenting capital adequacy to executive forums
- Tracking adjustments post-quarter-end reporting
Module 3. Stress Testing and Scenario Design for Strategic Insight
Develop stress-testing frameworks that go beyond compliance to generate strategic foresight. This module teaches how to design scenarios that align with business strategy and external economic trends
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose of stress testing beyond regulatory minimums
- Designing macroeconomic scenarios relevant to Australia
- Incorporating housing market variables into scenarios
- Modelling interest rate shock impacts on portfolio value
- Assessing credit risk under adverse conditions
- Estimating capital depletion rates under stress
- Linking stress-test outcomes to capital planning
- Validating model assumptions with historical data
- Presenting stress-test narratives to leadership
- Incorporating climate risk into scenario planning
- Using reverse stress testing for resilience insight
- Aligning internal stress cycles with regulatory timelines
Module 4. Liquidity Risk Frameworks and LCR Compliance
Master the components of liquidity risk management with a focus on LCR and NSFR compliance, and how to present liquidity resilience to executive stakeholders
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirements
- Defining high-quality liquid assets under Basel III
- Calculating total net cash outflows accurately
- Monitoring structural liquidity through NSFR
- Assessing maturity mismatches in funding profile
- Evaluating wholesale funding dependence
- Stress-testing liquidity under market disruption
- Scenario planning for flight-to-quality events
- Documenting liquidity risk appetite statements
- Reporting liquidity metrics to executive committee
- Benchmarking LCR performance against peers
- Maintaining liquidity buffers in volatile markets
Module 5. Output Floor and Capital Floor Interactions
Understand the implications of the Basel III output floor on internal models and how it affects capital calculations across business lines
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose of the 72.5% output floor
- Impact on internal ratings-based approaches
- Adjusting capital calculations post-floor application
- Comparing standardised vs. internal model outcomes
- Managing transition for legacy portfolios
- Implications for Australian banking operations
- Reconciling floor adjustments in reporting
- Documenting model override justifications
- Engaging auditors on floor implementation
- Anticipating regulatory follow-up questions
- Projecting floor impact on future capital ratios
- Communicating floor effects to finance teams
Module 6. CVA Risk and XVA Framework Management
Deepen understanding of CVA risk under Basel III and how to manage XVA frameworks in a way that supports capital optimisation
12 chapters in this module
- Credit Valuation Adjustment fundamentals
- Basel III capital treatment of CVA risk
- Measuring CVA exposure across portfolios
- Hedging strategies for CVA exposure
- Integrating CVA into counterparty risk management
- Calculating CVA capital charge under SA-CVA
- Modelling framework validation requirements
- Linking CVA risk to collateral policy
- Reporting CVA metrics to risk committees
- Assessing concentration in CVA exposure
- Benchmarking CVA capital usage
- Adapting to changing counterparty credit quality
Module 7. Reporting and Disclosure for Executive Audiences
Transform technical regulatory reports into concise, strategic briefings that capture leadership attention and inform decision-making
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying key messages for executive readers
- Condensing 100-page reports into one-page summaries
- Using dashboards to track capital trends
- Designing capital adequacy scorecards
- Timing disclosures to strategic cycles
- Aligning reporting with earnings releases
- Anticipating leadership questions in briefings
- Structuring executive Q&A preparation
- Presenting capital strategy trade-offs
- Documenting assumptions behind forecasts
- Versioning and archiving strategic reports
- Securing sign-off on disclosure narratives
Module 8. Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process
Strengthen ICAAP frameworks to ensure they meet both regulatory expectations and internal strategic needs
12 chapters in this module
- Purpose and scope of ICAAP processes
- Integrating risk appetite into capital planning
- Stress-testing assumptions within ICAAP
- Documenting capital policy decisions
- Linking ICAAP outcomes to business strategy
- Engaging business units in capital conversations
- Reviewing capital allocation by risk profile
- Updating ICAAP documentation annually
- Preparing for regulatory validation
- Benchmarking ICAAP maturity against peers
- Incorporating resolution planning inputs
- Ensuring ICAAP survives leadership changes
Module 9. Resolution Planning and TLAC Execution
Implement Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity frameworks effectively and ensure resolution plans are credible and executable
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding resolution regimes in Australia
- Defining eligible TLAC instruments
- Calculating TLAC requirement for group entities
- Structuring debt for loss absorbency
- Meeting contractual recognition terms
- Coordinating with home and host regulators
- Testing resolution strategies under stress
- Documenting resolvability assessments
- Aligning TLAC with capital structure
- Reporting to resolution committees
- Updating resolution plans annually
- Engaging legal teams on enforceability
Module 10. Cross-Jurisdictional Capital Alignment
Navigate differences in capital interpretation across key markets and ensure global consistency in reporting and planning
12 chapters in this module
- Comparing Basel III implementation in US, EU, UK
- Addressing APRA-specific requirements
- Reconciling capital calculations across regions
- Managing currency risk in capital reporting
- Aligning group-wide capital planning
- Dealing with local regulatory overlays
- Consolidating capital submissions efficiently
- Building internal alignment across regions
- Using central templates with local flexibility
- Tracking jurisdiction-specific deadlines
- Managing time zone challenges in reporting
- Ensuring data integrity across entities
Module 11. Executive Engagement and Influence Tactics
Develop communication strategies that position the risk function as a strategic partner in capital decision-making
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying key decision-makers in capital planning
- Timing engagement around strategic cycles
- Framing capital trade-offs clearly
- Using data storytelling in executive briefings
- Building credibility through consistency
- Anticipating pushback on capital proposals
- Documenting rationale for capital decisions
- Creating reusable narrative templates
- Securing early input on capital plans
- Measuring influence through follow-up requests
- Developing trusted advisor relationships
- Elevating risk insights beyond compliance
Module 12. Sustaining Capital Excellence Over Time
Ensure that capital frameworks remain robust, visible, and valued through leadership changes and market shifts
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting institutional knowledge
- Onboarding new leaders on capital strategy
- Maintaining capital dashboards post-implementation
- Updating assumptions quarterly
- Reviewing capital framework annually
- Capturing lessons from near-misses
- Archiving capital decisions for audit
- Training junior staff on narrative building
- Ensuring continuity during transitions
- Benchmarking performance over time
- Adapting to new regulatory expectations
- Evolving capital storytelling for new audiences
How this maps to your situation
- Preparation for upcoming capital planning cycle
- Response to evolving APRA expectations
- Enhancement of executive engagement in risk function
- Strengthening of resolution planning documentation
Before vs. after
Before
Capital adequacy work is completed but not consistently referenced in strategic discussions
After
Capital narratives are proactively requested by leadership and shape funding and planning decisions
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: Approximately 90 minutes per week over six weeks, with self-paced access to all materials.
If nothing changes
Continuing with technically sound but low-visibility capital reporting risks marginalisation in strategic conversations and missed opportunities for influence in capital allocation and resolution planning.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic risk management courses, this program is focused exclusively on Basel III implementation in global financial services, with templates and narratives tailored to senior risk executives who need to elevate the strategic visibility of their work.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is prior experience with Basel III required?
The course assumes working knowledge of capital adequacy principles and builds on existing experience to elevate visibility and strategic impact.
Can I access the materials after completion?
Yes, you will have ongoing access to all course content, templates, and the implementation playbook.
$199 one-time. Approximately 90 minutes per week over six weeks, with self-paced access to all materials..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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