Introduction

Banks and financial institutions play a central role in economic stability, capital allocation, and risk distribution. In an environment shaped by regulatory scrutiny and financial volatility, understanding how financial intermediation works has become essential for informed decision-making. This Banking & Financial Intermediation training course explores the structure of the monetary and financial system, the services banks provide, and the instruments used to manage profit and risk.

The course delivers practical insight into how banks assess creditworthiness, structure lending decisions, and manage balance sheets, while also examining lessons learned from past financial crises. It offers professionals a clear understanding of what financial institutions look for when providing finance and how financial instruments support risk management.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course uses an applied learning approach combining structured instruction with real-world financial scenarios. Participants engage with case-based analysis, facilitated discussions, and practical evaluations of banking decisions to strengthen analytical capability and professional judgment within financial intermediation contexts.

Banking & Financial Intermediation

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals seeking to…

  • Banking and financial services professionals
  • Credit and risk management specialists
  • Finance managers and corporate finance professionals
  • Treasury and financial control staff
  • Relationship managers and lending officers
  • Professionals working with banks or financial institutions

Course Outline

Day 1

An Overview of The Monetary Financial System

  • The Monetary & Financial System
  • What is Financial Intermediation?
  • The Role & Scope of Banking & Financial Intermediation
  • Financial Instruments & Securitisation
  • Financial Markets
  • Disintermediation
Day 2

Banking Services

  • Personal & Business Services
  • Current Accounts & Payment Services
  • Savings & Deposits
  • Investments
  • Private Banking & Wealth Management
  • International Trade
Day 3

The Bank’s Balance Sheet & Income Statement

  • The Roles of the Central Banks
  • Retail, Investment & Private Banking
  • The Bank’s Income Statement
  • The Bank’s Balance Sheet
  • Assets & Liabilities
  • Capital Adequacy & International Regulation
Day 4

Providing Credit – the Bank’s Major Role

  • Types of Finance: Assets, International Trade & Working Capital
  • Off Balance Sheet Finance
  • Credit Analysis/Evaluating Credit Applications
  • The Bank’s Risk Return Trade Off
  • Reducing Risk 
  • Monitoring & Controlling Lending
Day 5

The Financial Crisis and Lessons Learnt

  • Causes of the Financial Crisis
  • Consequences of the Financial Crisis
  • The Role of Derivatives
  • Lessons Learnt
  • International Regulatory Requirements
  • The Confidence Function

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FAQs

The course focuses on how banks operate as intermediaries, manage risk, assess credit, and use financial instruments within regulated financial systems. 

Yes, participants gain practical knowledge on evaluating credit risk and understanding lending decisions.

The course provides clear, applied insight into instruments such as derivatives and their role in profit and risk management.

Yes, it is valuable for professionals who work with banks or seek to understand how financial institutions assess financing requests.

Yes, it examines financial crises, lessons learned, and the impact of international regulatory requirements.

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