ASSET & LIABILITY MANAGEMENT (ALM)
Optimizing Balance Sheet Strategies to Manage Risk, Ensure Liquidity, and Maximize Profitability
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 04 – 06 Feb 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 28 – 30 Apr 2026 | Dubai, UAE | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 17 – 19 Jun 2026 | Dubai, UAE | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 04 – 06 Aug 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 06 – 08 Oct 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Asset & Liability Management (ALM) is a foundational discipline in modern finance, enabling institutions to balance risk and return across their balance sheets. Whether for banks, insurance companies, or corporates, ALM is essential for managing liquidity, interest rate exposure, capital adequacy, and profitability in an increasingly volatile environment.
This intensive 3-day training course provides a practical, strategic understanding of ALM functions, tools, and frameworks. Participants will explore how to measure and control financial risks, align ALM policies with regulatory standards, and support sound decision-making to enhance financial sustainability.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the role and objectives of ALM in financial institutions
• Analyze the structure and sensitivities of balance sheet components
• Manage liquidity, funding gaps, and interest rate risks using ALM tools
• Apply techniques for capital planning, stress testing, and scenario analysis
• Align ALM practices with Basel regulations and enterprise risk frameworks
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain insight into how ALM supports profitability and risk control
• Learn to build effective ALM reports and dashboards
• Strengthen your understanding of interest rate modeling and duration gaps
• Prepare for regulatory audits and compliance reviews
• Translate ALM analysis into actionable financial strategies
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Treasury and finance professionals
• Risk managers and compliance officers
• Asset-liability committee (ALCO) members
• Bank executives and investment managers
• Finance professionals in insurance and large corporates
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Proficiency in ALM frameworks and key performance indicators
• Enhanced ability to analyze balance sheet mismatches and risks
• Knowledge of liquidity, capital, and interest rate risk tools
• Practical understanding of ALM modeling and decision-making
• Confidence in working with ALCO reports and internal stakeholders
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved alignment between balance sheet strategy and risk appetite
• Enhanced ability to manage market fluctuations and interest rate shifts
• More efficient funding and capital deployment
• Better regulatory compliance and reporting
• Stronger financial resilience and long-term planning
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – ALM frameworks, regulatory context, and financial modeling
• Case Studies – ALM decisions under different economic conditions
• Workshops – Liquidity gap modeling, rate sensitivity analysis, and ALCO reporting
• Peer Exchange – Group discussions on ALM challenges in different sectors
• Tools – Duration calculators, liquidity reports, and interest rate scenario templates
Course Outline
DETAILED 3-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Foundations of Asset & Liability Management
- Module 1: Introduction to ALM (07:30 – 09:30)
• ALM goals and strategic importance
• Risk-return trade-offs in balance sheet management
• Structure and responsibilities of the ALCO - Module 2: Components of the Balance Sheet (09:45 – 11:15)
• Assets vs. liabilities: behavior and classification
• Liquidity profile, repricing gaps, and maturity mismatches
• Off-balance sheet items and their impact - Module 3: Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (11:30 – 01:00)
• Rate sensitivity analysis and duration gap
• Basis risk and embedded options
• Impact of yield curve shifts - Module 4: Workshop – Gap Analysis Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Hands-on analysis using sample bank balance sheet
Day 2: Risk Management Tools and ALM Modeling
- Module 1: Liquidity Risk Management (07:30 – 09:30)
• Liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) and net stable funding ratio (NSFR)
• Stress testing for funding scenarios
• Cash flow laddering and maturity matching - Module 2: Interest Rate Risk Modeling (09:45 – 11:15)
• Static vs. dynamic modeling techniques
• Scenario analysis and earnings-at-risk (EAR)
• Value-at-risk (VaR) for IRRBB - Module 3: Capital Planning and Funds Transfer Pricing (11:30 – 01:00)
• Basel capital frameworks
• Internal transfer pricing models
• Linking ALM to performance measurement - Module 4: Workshop – Liquidity Stress Testing (02:00 – 03:30)
• Designing and interpreting stress test results
Day 3: ALM Governance, Strategy, and Compliance
- Module 1: ALM Policy and Governance Framework (07:30 – 09:30)
• Roles of ALCO and risk committees
• ALM policies and risk appetite statements
• Regulatory expectations and disclosures - Module 2: Regulatory Compliance and Basel III/IV (09:45 – 11:15)
• ALM under Basel requirements
• IRRBB reporting and supervisory review
• ICAAP and internal audit role - Module 3: Strategic Balance Sheet Management (11:30 – 01:00)
• Business model alignment and optimization
• Long-term balance sheet planning
• Using ALM insights to guide strategy - Module 4: Final Workshop – ALCO Reporting and Review (02:00 – 03:30)
• Develop a sample ALCO report
• Group presentations and feedback
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Asset & Liability Management (ALM), confirming their capability to manage liquidity, interest rate, and balance sheet risks while contributing to sound financial strategy and regulatory compliance.