Introduction

Recovery and Resolution Planning in Banking Training Course is designed to equip banking professionals with advanced knowledge of financial resilience, crisis management, regulatory compliance, systemic risk management, and business continuity strategies. In an increasingly complex financial environment driven by economic uncertainty, digital disruption, liquidity pressures, cyber risks, and evolving regulatory expectations, banks must develop robust frameworks to survive severe stress events and maintain critical financial services. This course explores global best practices in recovery planning, resolution strategies, capital preservation, liquidity management, operational resilience, and regulatory preparedness aligned with modern banking supervision standards.

Participants will gain practical expertise in designing effective recovery and resolution frameworks, conducting stress testing, scenario analysis, risk assessments, contingency planning, and resolution simulations. Through real-world case studies of major financial institutions, learners will understand how banks respond to crises, protect stakeholders, restore operations, and support financial stability. The program enables professionals to strengthen governance frameworks, regulatory reporting capabilities, crisis decision-making skills, and strategic risk management practices essential for modern banking organizations.

Programme Curriculum

Recovery and Resolution Planning in Banking Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles of bank recovery and resolution planning frameworks and their importance in financial stability.
Develop effective recovery strategies for managing severe financial and operational stress scenarios.
Apply regulatory compliance requirements related to recovery and resolution planning.
Evaluate capital adequacy, liquidity resilience, and balance sheet sustainability during crises.
Conduct advanced stress testing and scenario analysis to identify vulnerabilities.
Design early warning indicators (EWIs) and escalation mechanisms for crisis management.
Understand resolution planning tools, bail-in mechanisms, and loss-absorbing capacity frameworks.
Strengthen enterprise risk management (ERM) approaches for banking resilience.
Improve governance, board oversight, and crisis management decision-making.
Apply operational resilience principles to maintain critical banking services.
Analyze the impact of digital transformation, cyber threats, and technology risks on recovery planning.
Enhance capabilities in regulatory reporting, supervisory engagement, and recovery documentation.
Build strategic capabilities for future-ready resilient banking institutions.

Target Audience

Bank executives and senior management teams
Risk management professionals
Banking regulators and supervisors
Treasury and liquidity management teams
Compliance and governance officers
Internal auditors and control professionals
Financial stability and crisis management specialists
Banking strategy and business continuity professionals

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Recovery and Resolution Planning

Introduction to recovery and resolution concepts in modern banking
Evolution of global banking crisis management frameworks
Key principles of financial stability and systemic risk control
Roles of regulators, boards, and management in crisis preparedness
Case Study: Lessons learned from the global financial crisis and banking resilience reforms

Module 2: Regulatory Frameworks and International Standards

Overview of global recovery and resolution regulations
Understanding regulatory expectations from banking supervisors
Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) principles
Financial Stability Board (FSB) resolution standards
Case Study: Implementation of recovery planning requirements by global systemically important banks

Module 3: Developing Effective Recovery Plans

Designing comprehensive bank recovery strategies
Identifying recovery options and strategic responses
Capital restoration and liquidity recovery measures
Recovery triggers, indicators, and escalation processes
Case Study: Recovery planning response during a liquidity stress event

Module 4: Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis

Designing realistic financial stress scenarios
Conducting liquidity, capital, and operational stress tests
Assessing vulnerabilities under extreme market conditions
Using scenario modelling for crisis preparedness
Case Study: Stress testing approaches used by major international banks

Module 5: Resolution Planning and Crisis Execution

Understanding resolution strategies and frameworks
Resolution options including restructuring and separation strategies
Maintaining critical banking functions during resolution
Stakeholder communication during crisis situations
Case Study: Resolution planning lessons from failed financial institutions

Module 6: Capital, Liquidity, and Balance Sheet Resilience

Managing capital buffers during financial distress
Liquidity risk management and contingency funding plans
Recovery actions for deteriorating financial positions
Relationship between Basel standards and recovery planning
Case Study: Liquidity management response during banking sector stress

Module 7: Operational Resilience and Digital Risk Management

Integrating operational resilience into recovery planning
Managing technology, cyber, and third-party risks
Business continuity planning for critical banking services
Digital banking risks and crisis preparedness
Case Study: Cyber disruption recovery planning in digital banking environments

Module 8: Governance, Implementation, and Future Trends

Establishing governance structures for recovery frameworks
Board oversight and management accountability
Regulatory communication and reporting requirements
Conducting recovery simulations and readiness assessments
Case Study: Building a future-ready recovery and resolution framework for a global bank

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Recovery Strategies Resolution Frameworks Crisis Management Regulatory Compliance

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 26 2026

26 Oct — 30 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000