Overview

This eCourse provides an overview of the Basel III framework, which is a key element of the regulatory response to the financial crisis. There is a need for regulators to address not just capital adequacy, but also liquidity and leverage.

Objective

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the main reasons why major changes to the Basel framework were necessary following the global financial crisis
- Identify the key requirements related to capital adequacy (Pillar 1), supervisory review (Pillar 2), and market discipline (Pillar 3)
- Recognize the requirements introduced by Basel III in relation to leverage, liquidity, and globally systemically important banks (G-SIBs)

Content

Basel III - An Introduction
Topic 1: Context & Background to Basel III
Topic 2: Pillar 1 (Minimum Capital Requirements)
Topic 3: Pillar 2 (Supervisory Review)
Topic 4: Pillar 3 (Market Discipline)
Topic 5: Enhancement of Regulatory Requirements in Basel III