This eCourse consists of two modules. Module 1 provides an outline of the structure of both bank balance sheets and income statements and how they have changed post the financial crisis.

Module 2 provides an introduction to asset-liability management (ALM) and treasury management. It also looks at some of the treasury operations performed by ALM and treasury management.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the main categories of the bank balance sheets and income statements
- Recognize some of the key ratios and measures used to assess risk, regulatory compliance, and bank performance
- Identify some of the changes to balance sheet management since the financial crisis
- Recognize the roles of ALM and treasury management in managing risk, profit optimization, and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Identify the risk management framework for ALM and treasury management
- Recognize the need to understand and manage the impact of decisions with regard to balance sheet items on capital adequacy, liquidity risk, leverage and interest rate risk

Module 1: Bank Balance Sheets
Topic 1: Overview of Bank Balance Sheets & Income Statements
Topic 2: Key Balance Sheet Ratios
Topic 3: Balance Sheet Management

Module 2: ALM & Treasury Management – An Introduction
Topic 1: Overview of ALM & Treasury Management
Topic 2: ALM & Setting Strategy
Topic 3: ALM & Treasury Management in Practice