Analytical Approach to Business Development

Providing a structured approach to evaluating the credit standing of banks and to identify business opportunities in the light of both regulatory and competitive change and lessons learned from the financial crisis.

This course will equip participants to act as strategic partners for clients and deliver value-added solutions, by demonstrating how to:

• Use a structured approach to assess the stand alone financial strength of banks using the CAMELS framework (capital, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk)
• Recognize and anticipate the impact of key regulatory changes on business models, strategy and financial strength
• Stress test solvency and liquidity in order to anticipate early warning signals of credit deterioration
• Identify business opportunities arising from the changes in regulation and market dynamics.