After the initial deadline phase in December 2007, the implementation challenges are now much clearer and it is recognized that the requirements are more far reaching, demanding and mission critical than many originally thought. Current risk management practices must be fully reviewed and specific business, portfolio and market conditions assessed and regularly re-assessed, so that they can be measured and controlled within validated internal risk assessment models and processes. This programme will focus on all the various aspects of Basel II, with the primary objective being to bring you right up to date with ‘best practice’ implementation guidelines. This programme will be essential for all those wanting an effective validation review to ensure they have not overlooked any aspects of Basel II requirements. You will also commence preparation for future Basel II Internal Ratings-Based methodology.

 

The programme will be taught using a mixture of presentations, discussion groups, practical exercises and computer based analysis reviews. The exact order of topics, discussions and exercises may be subject to variation.

 

Key Presenter

 

George Lekatis is the General Manager and Chief Compliance Consultant of Compliance LLC, an international provider of Basel II, Sarbanes-Oxley, MiFID, risk and compliance training, executive coaching and consulting.

 

George has more than 17,000 hours experience as a professional speaker and seminar leader. He has worked for more than 11 years as a management consultant and educator and has demonstrated exceptional presentation and communication skills.

 

A recognized expert, George has lectured at more than 34 countries (America, Europe and Asia). He is also the president of the Basel II Compliance Professionals Association.

 

George is an expert witness, qualified to investigate and testify about best practices, standards, Sarbanes-Oxley and Basel II compliance, due care and due diligence. He is Mathematician and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

 

 

• Have a sound comprehension of the entire Basel II development and implementation process

• Learn how to comply at the minimum possible cost

• Understand the changes that are necessary for Basel II compliance

• Understand the different Basel II compliance approaches and their advantages and disadvantages

• Discuss the new challenges for the board of directors and executive management

• Learn about the new risk, audit, compliance, IT and information security challenges and responsibilities

• Understand how to use compliance as a competitive advantage

• Learn how different countries are implementing Basel II and take advantage of the Basel II menu approach, the options and the national discretions

 

This course is recommended for all managers and professionals who need to understand and speak the specialized language of Basel compliance, which must become the common language throughout their organization.

 

§         C – Level Executives and Boards of Directors

§         IT and Information Security Directors, Managers and Professionals

§         Chief Risk and Compliance Officers

§         IT and Security Process Owners

§         Network, System and Security Administrators

§         IT Auditors