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Corporate Governance for Banks and Deposit Taking Institutions

A focused programme on the heightened governance expectations placed on banks, microfinance institutions and deposit taking cooperatives by African prudential regulators. Covers board structure, risk governance, capital and liquidity oversight and the fit and proper regime for directors and senior managers. Uses case studies of bank failures and remediation across the continent.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain prudential governance expectations for deposit taking institutions.
  • Structure the board and committees for effective risk oversight.
  • Oversee capital, liquidity and credit risk at board level.
  • Apply fit and proper standards to directors and senior managers.
  • Evaluate the strength of the risk and compliance functions.
  • Engage constructively with prudential supervisors and examiners.

Course outline

  1. 01Prudential Governance Fundamentals
  2. 02Board Structure and Committees for Banks
  3. 03Risk Governance and the Risk Appetite Statement
  4. 04Capital, Liquidity and Credit Oversight
  5. 05Fit and Proper and Senior Management Accountability
  6. 06The Role of Risk and Compliance Functions
  7. 07Recovery Planning and Resolution Readiness
  8. 08Supervisory Engagement and Remediation

Who should attend

Bank directors, executives, heads of risk and compliance and company secretaries in banks, microfinance and deposit taking institutions.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Durban5R18,000
24 to 28 Aug 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
7 to 11 Sep 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Dubai5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Lagos5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Kampala5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000
26 to 30 Oct 2026Cape Town5R18,000
9 to 13 Nov 2026Online5US$900
16 to 20 Nov 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Cairo5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Kigali5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Nairobi5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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