Academic year
2025-26
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).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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
This course is designed to help you understand the importance and scope of risk management within the financial sector. We’ll take a closer look at both Belgian and international laws and regulations that shape how financial institutions manage risk.
The focus is on combining theory with real-world application. You’ll learn the key concepts behind risk management, but also how these ideas are put into practice in financial institutions. To make this more concrete, we’ll examine real national and international case studies that the lecturer has been directly involved in. Where possible, guest speakers will also join us to share their insights and experiences.
The course is taught in English.
Educational organisation (text)
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.
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| You provide an overview of the various supervisory bodies that oversee the lending market.
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| You identify financial and banking risks associated with financial markets, products and services.
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| You demonstrate the importance of corporate governance.
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| You will name the main regulations of the international and national banking
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| You compare national and international financial regulations.
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| You clarify the role of the financial market regulator.
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| You clarify the main rights and obligations arising from privacy legislation with respect to customers and employees.
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| You will explain the role of internal control, internal audit and compliance in the financial
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| You act in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations and code of conduct within the financial and insurance
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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.
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| You express yourself correctly in most formal situations and use appropriate business terminology.
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Course content
The content of this course:
- Introduction to risk, risk management and regulation
- Risk management policy and framework in financial institutions
- The compliance function and corporate governance in banking
- European and international regulations (AML/CFT, MiFID, Basel, EMIR, FATCA, Dodd Frank, ...)
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR, ESG)
- Case studies in risk management & regulatory implementation
Study material (list)
Teaching material via DigitapMandatoryStudy material (text): Mandatory
Costs for this course: costs for (own) printing or copies.
PowerPoint presentations will be made available on AP's learning platform
Educational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 100,00 | Open and closed questions. Closed book exam. |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 100,00 | Open and closed questions. Closed book exam. |
Evaluation (text)
The total examination time consists of the scheduled time plus ¼ extra examination time for all students. This therefore already includes the extra examination time as an individual adjustment.