Governments policy response to the coronavirus crisis has impacted the entire economy and the risk of a deep recession is high. Banks face multiple challenges meeting the needs of their customers, many of whom now face severe hardship, as well as operating in a negative sentiment market environment.

The challenge is greatest for the bank’s Treasury and ALM function, which has to ensure smooth functioning of cash, liquidity and lending provision as well as remain within regulatory compliance. This five-part online workshop presents an overview of the current conditions as well as a short-term and medium-term Treasury action plan to ensure best-practice ALM.

There is also a review of revised objectives for a bank’s asset-liability committee (ALCO) as part of its remit to maintain balance sheet robustness and assist the business lines customer franchise.

Delegates will gain a clearer understanding of how to adapt their balance sheet risk management practice to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose during the coronavirus crisis.

This course provides in-depth coverage of best practice in balance sheet asset-liability management, capital and liquidity risk management. It covers the latest regulatory developments and their impact on balance sheet risk management practice, and includes a checklist of best-practice principles to follow to ensure regulatory compliance and balance sheet optimisation.