Treasury and liquidity management are critical pillars of financial stability, institutional resilience, and sustainable business growth in both banking and corporate finance environments. As global markets evolve, financial institutions and corporations face mounting challenges, including interest rate volatility, currency fluctuations, regulatory reforms, and liquidity shocks. Effective treasury management not only ensures compliance but also supports strategic decision-making and long-term competitiveness.
This course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of treasury functions, liquidity management strategies, and best practices for managing cash, funding, and risk. It equips learners with analytical tools to assess liquidity positions, optimize capital structures, and make informed treasury decisions in dynamic market conditions.
Participants will also explore international regulatory frameworks, including Basel III liquidity standards, IFRS requirements, and central bank guidelines. The course emphasizes how regulatory compliance intersects with strategic liquidity planning, ensuring institutions remain both resilient and profitable in the face of disruptions.
Special focus is placed on emerging issues such as digital treasury transformation, ESG integration in liquidity management, fintech innovations, and the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence in treasury operations. Case studies from global institutions will highlight successful approaches to building liquidity buffers, managing funding risk, and aligning treasury practices with enterprise-wide objectives.
Ultimately, this course prepares participants to proactively manage liquidity, strengthen treasury operations, and safeguard institutional stability in increasingly uncertain financial and economic landscapes.
Who Should Attend
- Treasury managers and officers in banks and corporations
- Liquidity risk managers and financial analysts
- CFOs, finance directors, and corporate treasurers
- Asset and liability management (ALM) professionals
- Risk and compliance officers in financial institutions
- Central bank officials and financial regulators
- Fund managers and investment professionals
- Finance consultants and advisory specialists
- Auditors and internal controllers focusing on treasury
Duration
5 days
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental role of treasury in corporate and banking operations.
- Analyze liquidity management frameworks, tools, and key performance indicators.
- Apply Basel III liquidity standards, including LCR and NSFR, to treasury practices.
- Assess funding sources, costs, and strategies for liquidity optimization.
- Evaluate risk exposures in treasury operations, including FX, interest rate, and credit risks.
- Develop and implement cash flow forecasting models for effective liquidity planning.
- Integrate digital treasury solutions and fintech innovations into liquidity management.
- Explore ESG and sustainable finance considerations in treasury practices.
- Strengthen governance, compliance, and reporting structures for treasury operations.
- Apply practical case studies and simulations to real-world treasury and liquidity challenges.
Comprehensive Course Outline
Module 1: Foundations of Treasury Management
- Overview of treasury functions in corporate and banking contexts
- Strategic role of treasury in financial performance
- Treasury policies, governance, and reporting structures
- Treasury performance metrics and measurement tools
Module 2: Liquidity Management Principles
- Understanding liquidity risk and its implications
- Core tools for managing liquidity positions
- Short-term vs. long-term liquidity planning
- Stress testing and liquidity contingency planning
Module 3: Regulatory Frameworks in Liquidity Management
- Basel III liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) and net stable funding ratio (NSFR)
- IFRS reporting standards for liquidity management
- Central bank requirements and supervisory expectations
- Cross-border regulatory issues and compliance challenges
Module 4: Cash Flow Forecasting and Planning
- Principles of cash flow forecasting
- Forecasting models and analytical techniques
- Identifying mismatches and funding gaps
- Building robust forecasting frameworks
Module 5: Funding Strategies and Capital Optimization
- Sources of funding: retail, wholesale, and capital markets
- Cost of funds and profitability analysis
- Structuring optimal funding strategies
- Case studies in funding risk management
Module 6: Risk Management in Treasury
- Interest rate risk and sensitivity analysis
- Currency and foreign exchange risk in treasury operations
- Credit and counterparty risk management
- Hedging strategies with derivatives and swaps
Module 7: Technology and Digital Treasury Transformation
- Treasury management systems (TMS) and automation tools
- AI and data analytics in treasury decision-making
- Blockchain and fintech innovations in liquidity management
- Cybersecurity and operational resilience in digital treasury
Module 8: ESG and Sustainable Treasury Practices
- Integrating ESG into liquidity and treasury strategies
- Green bonds, sustainable finance, and treasury alignment
- Transparency and ESG reporting in treasury
- Global trends in sustainable liquidity practices
Module 9: Treasury in Crisis and Stress Scenarios
- Lessons from financial crises and liquidity shocks
- Managing funding and liquidity during market disruptions
- Scenario analysis and stress testing frameworks
- Building liquidity buffers for resilience
Module 10: Case Studies and Practical Applications
- Case study on bank liquidity risk management
- Comparative analysis of corporate treasury practices
- Simulation exercises on cash flow and funding strategies
- Designing a liquidity management framework
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808
Terms of Payment
Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better
