The Basic International Banking Self-Study (Self-Study) course provides examiners with a basic understanding of international banking activities and risks and a high-level overview of the U.S. supervision of international banking activities of U.S. financial institutions and U.S. activities of foreign banking organizations.
Specifically, the course includes an overview of international banking operations, major laws and regulations related to the examination process, international lending, trade finance instruments commonly used by banks, foreign exchange risks, and common capital market instruments issued in various international markets, including derivative contracts.
The Self-Study course is a prerequisite for the FFIEC International Banking School. It may also be used by examiners as a reference tool during examinations. The course is web-based and takes an average of 40 hours to complete. The Self-Study is available to the public at a cost. Refer to the tuition rates that are available on the FFIEC’s website.
The FFIEC Examiner Exchange is an alternative delivery program that provides timely updates on changes in supervisory guidance or regulations and information on current issues in the financial industry. FFIEC may hold periodic events to discuss the economy, legislative updates, commercial real estate, appraisals, and other topics as needed. The target audience for FFIEC Examiner Exchange includes federal and state financial institution examiners. Programs are not intended for or available to the public.
The FFIEC Industry Outreach an alternative delivery program that provides timely updates on changes in supervisory guidance or regulations and information on current issues in the financial industry.
The target audience for FFIEC Industry Outreach programs includes representatives from financial institutions, trade associations, third-party providers, and consultants. Federal and state financial institution examiners are also welcome to participate in FFIEC Industry Outreach programs.
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