Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Business en Recht
ICBM: Risk & Regulation35511/3069/2324/1/27
Study guide

ICBM: Risk & Regulation

35511/3069/2324/1/27
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • International programmes Business and Law
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: El Majdoub Said
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2023 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Short description

The objective of this course is to understand the importance and scope of risk management in the financial sector. We will zoom in on Belgian and international laws and regulations.

The emphasis is on both the theory of the field of risk management and the practical consequences and implementation in financial institutions. For this, we make use of some concrete national and international cases to which the lecturer has contributed and by inviting guest speaks where relevant and possible.

The language of instruction is English

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

OLR FV 1.0 - The bachelor BM/FV has insights in the processes and rules inside the finance and insurance sector, in general corporate organisational processes as well as in their interconnection, and can consequently apply these insights in a broad, globalised and changing (inter)national context.
You describe the role of (inter)national authorities and supervisors in the financial market.
You provide an overview of the various supervisory bodies that oversee the lending market.
You identify financial and banking risks associated with financial markets, products and services.
You demonstrate the importance of corporate governance.
You will name the main regulations of the international and national banking
You compare national and international financial regulations.
You clarify the role of the financial market regulator.
You clarify the main rights and obligations arising from privacy legislation with respect to customers and employees.
You will explain the role of internal control, internal audit and compliance in the financial
You act in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations and code of conduct within the financial and insurance
OLR FV 7.2 - The bachelor BM/FV can communicate professionally, in spoken and written English, using the appropriate vocabulary in a professional context.
You understand profession-specific longer texts.
You express yourself correctly in most formal situations and use appropriate business terminology.

Course content

The content of this course:

  • Introduction to risk, risk management and regulations;
  • Risk management policy & framework in financial institutions;
  • The compliance function and corporate governance in banking;
  • European and international regulations (AML/CFT, MiFID, Basel, EMIR, ...);
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR);
  • Case studies in risk management & implementation of regulation.

Study material (list)

Mandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials24,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours54,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series100,00Open and/or closed questions
Closed book
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series100,00Open and/or closed questions
Closed book