Duration: 3 days – 21 hrs
Overview
This training course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of managing bank treasuries and their critical role within banking operations. Participants will learn about key treasury functions, liquidity and funding strategies, foreign exchange risk management, and effective investment management. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to make informed decisions that contribute to the stability and profitability of their institutions.
Objectives
• To understand the core functions of treasury management and their impact on banking operations.
• To develop effective liquidity and funding strategies for banks.
• To learn how to manage foreign exchange risk in banking.
• To gain insights into investment management practices within a banking environment.
Audience
• Banking professionals involved in treasury and finance roles.
• Financial analysts and risk management specialists.
• Treasury operations staff.
• Banking executives and managers looking to deepen their understanding of treasury functions.
Prerequisites
• Basic knowledge of banking operations and financial management.
• Familiarity with financial risk concepts is recommended.
Course Content
Introduction to Treasury Management in Banking
• Overview of treasury functions and their importance.
• The role of treasury in maintaining financial stability.
• Treasury management vs. bank operations.
Treasury Functions and Operations
• Cash flow management.
• Managing short-term and long-term funding.
• Role of treasury in regulatory compliance.
Liquidity and Funding Strategies
• Understanding liquidity risk and its impact on banks.
• Developing effective liquidity management frameworks.
• Funding sources and strategies.
• Central bank interactions and regulatory requirements.
Foreign Exchange Risk Management
• Overview of foreign exchange (FX) risk in banking.
• Techniques for managing FX risk.
• Using hedging instruments: forwards, futures, options, and swaps.
• Regulatory considerations in FX risk management.
Investment Management in Banking
• Types of investments suitable for bank treasuries.
• Risk and return considerations in investment portfolios.
• Asset-liability management (ALM) in treasury operations.
• Evaluating investment performance and compliance.
Case Studies and Practical Exercises
• Real-world examples of treasury challenges and solutions.
• Group exercises on liquidity planning and FX risk mitigation.
Conclusion and Wrap-Up
• Key takeaways from the training.
• Best practices for effective treasury management.
• Q&A session and discussion.
