BAF 302 – Banking regulation and Basel capital standards

BAF 302 – Banking regulation and Basel capital standards; Weekly hours: 2+1, ECTS: 6
Through this course, students will take into account the basic requirements of the banking regulation, the way in which the central banks regulate and monitor the liquidity and riskiness of banks as the basic postulates of the financial stability of the banking system, that is, monitor the profitability and other performances The banks. In particular, students will be introduced to the principles and requirements of the three Basel Capital Accords, their requirements and repercussions on the banking systems of the countries that accept them. After completing the course, students will be able to understand: Need of regulation of banking operations. Capital Adequacy, Bank Regulation in Certain Banking Systems (USA, EU, Developing Countries), Basel Capital Accord (Basel 1,2,3) in capital adequacy regulation. Risk management of banks (credit risk management, market risk, operational risk), regulation of banks’ liquidity, capital adequacy review according to the Basel standards.