Introduction

Strong governance depends on the effective integration of risk management, compliance, internal audit, and sound financial understanding. In today’s complex regulatory and economic environment, professionals must continuously update their knowledge to ensure accountability, fiscal sustainability, and informed oversight. This Governance, Risk Management, Banking & Financial Knowledge Update training course focuses on strengthening the practical application of governance tools while enhancing awareness of banking products, financial instruments, and analytical techniques that support governance objectives.

The course bridges governance frameworks with financial and banking knowledge, enabling participants to better understand how financial decisions, risk exposure, and institutional controls interact. It provides clarity on aligning governance structures with organisational purpose while reducing financial and operational risk.

Key focus areas include:

Key Learning Outcomes

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

Training Methodology

This training course adopts an applied and interactive learning approach that combines structured instruction with practical exercises, facilitated discussions, and real-world scenarios. Participants actively analyse governance and financial challenges to translate concepts into effective, workplace-ready practices.

Governance, Risk Management, Banking & Financial Knowledge Update

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for professionals seeking to:

  • Senior managers and decision-makers
  • Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
  • Internal audit and assurance specialists
  • Finance and accounting professionals
  • Banking and treasury professionals
  • Public and private sector professionals involved in oversight and control

Course Outline

Day 1

Governance, What is it about? Key Principles of Good Governance in the Public Sector

  • The Definition, Goals, Basics and Principles of  Governance
  • The Added Value of  Governance
  • Building Governance Framework
  • Key Principles of Good Governance in the Public Sector
  • Key Requirements to Achieving Good Governance in the Public Sector
  • External & Internal Parties Involved in Governance Process
  • Governance Committees - Audit Committee The Most Important One
  • Benefits of Integrating Governance Activities
  • Effective Executive Management & Board Members
  • Barriers / Obstacles That Prevent Full Implementation of Governance
  • OECD Principles of Governance
Day 2

The Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit Triangle

  • The Fundamental Differences and Importance of Its Convergence
  • Overlapping: Healthy or Wasteful?
  • Cooperation Among These Functions
  • New Trend in Audit: Risk-based Internal Audit
  • How and Why Audit Units move into Risk-based Audit Programs
  • Auditing the Control Environment
  • Risk-based Compliance: Definition, Responsibilities and Goals
  • Anti-Money Laundering
Day 3

Banking System - Benefits of Dealing with Banks

  • Commercial Banks vs. Investment Banks
  • Different Bank Accounts - Savings, Time Deposit, Current A/C’s
  • Lending Types: Overdraft vs. Term Loan and Lending Collaterals
  • Letter of Credit and Letter of Guarantee
  • Terminology & Concepts
Day 4

Interpretation of Financial Statements - Financial Structure & Financial Analysis

  • Why do we have Financial Statements?
  • Purpose & Objectives of Auditing Financial Statements
  • Financial Position Components: Assets & Liabilities
  • Understanding The Characteristics of The Financial Statements
  • Healthy / Unhealthy Financial Structure
  • Profitability, Liquidity, Leverage, Activity & Debt Ratios
  • Gap Analysis & Mismatch Problem
  • Cash Flow Analysis
Day 5

Risk Management Taxonomies

  • Risk Management Framework
  • Risk Management Triangle
  • Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Market Risk
  • Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and Heat Map

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FAQs

The course updates and integrates governance, risk management, banking, and financial knowledge to strengthen oversight and institutional effectiveness.

Yes, it combines governance frameworks with practical banking knowledge and financial statement analysis.

Yes, it is relevant for professionals who interact with banks or require financial insight to support governance responsibilities.

Yes, the course covers risk-based audit, risk-based compliance, and risk management taxonomies.

Yes, it emphasises real-world applicability through applied exercises and scenario-based learning.

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