Capital Adequacy and the Basel Framework
Capital rules shape what a bank can lend and how it prices. This course explains the Basel framework in workable terms, covering the capital stack, risk weighted assets and the supervisory and disclosure requirements that sit alongside them.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why bank capital is regulated and what it absorbs
- 02The capital stack: common equity, additional tier one and tier two
- 03Credit risk weighted assets under the standardised approach
- 04Market risk and operational risk capital charges
- 05Buffers, leverage ratio and large exposure limits
- 06The supervisory review process and internal capital assessment
- 07Disclosure requirements and reading a capital statement
What you will gain
- Explain the structure and purpose of the Basel framework
- Identify what qualifies as regulatory capital and at what tier
- Calculate risk weighted assets under the standardised approach
- Explain how credit, market and operational risk consume capital
- Describe the supervisory review process and its expectations
- Interpret capital and leverage disclosures
Who should attend
- Risk and finance professionals in banking
- Regulatory reporting staff
- Internal auditors
- Credit and treasury staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Banking & Financial Services
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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