Basel
About Basel
Basel Committee on Bank Supervision (BCBS), located in Basel, Switzerland, developed a set of international banking standards known as Basel I. With a focus on reducing credit risk, the committee establishes the minimum capital requirements for financial institutions. Basel I, the original set of rules established by the BCBS, is a component of the Basel Accords, which have since expanded to include Basel II and Basel III. The main goal of the agreements is to harmonize global financial processes.
Why is Basel important?
Basel benefits include:
- Significant improvement in capital sufficiency ratios of banks operating globally.
- Equal opportunity for multinational banks to compete.
- capital management that is improved.
- a standard for evaluating financial performance for users of financial data.
Who should take the Basel Exam?
- Bank managers, senior executives, executives
- Finance professionals
- Accounting professionals
- Anyone interested in BASEL
Basel Certification Course Outline
- The necessity of Basel Norms
- Introduction to Basel I
- Tier 1 and Tier 2
- Pros and Cons of Basel I
- Securitization, MBS and Regulatory Arbitrage
- How to Increase Capital
Certificate in Basel FAQs
How to register for the exam?
You can directly go to the certification exam page and register for the exam.
What happens if I fail in the exam?
You will be required to re-register and appear for the exam. There is no limit on exam retake.
How many questions will be there in the exam?
There will be 50 questions of 1 mark each
Is there any negative marking?
No there is no negative marking
What is the passing score for the Certification?
You have to score 25/50 to pass the exam.
When will the result be declared?
The result will be declared immediately on submission.
How can I take the exam?
It will be a computer-based exam. The exam can be taken from anywhere around the world.