Upcoming Courses

LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE SERIES-5 THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT (VIRTUAL)

Course Date

4 March 2024

Duration

1 Day, 1.5 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Mr. Venkatesh (Venky) Mysore

Content Highlights

The session will highlight the role of strategy and the business models in the fields of and sports franchise and film production & distribution, including brand building. The interactive session will also provide an opportunity to participants to draw from the speaker’s rich experience in financial services across two decades in the largest markets of the world.

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Venkatesh (Venky) Mysore

He is the CEO of Knight Riders Group & Red Chillies Entertainment, promoted by Indian superstar Shahrukh Khan (SRK). He has been responsible for not only making Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) one of the most successful cricketing franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL but also building the Knight Riders into a genuine global brand in T20 cricket. As part of its global strategy, the Knight Riders has established four franchises around the world. Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) as part of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), LA Knight Riders (LAKR) as part of the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the US and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) as part of the UAE T20 league. Since taking over as CEO Red Chillies Entertainments in 2013, he built a new business model, which made it into a full-fledged studio. The focus has been on producing content for various platforms (including the recent blockbuster film “Jawaan”), content marketing and distribution. Additionally, Red Chillies has developed distribution capabilities not only in India but also in most of the world. It has also diversified into the Visual Effects (VFX) business. Prior to joining KKR, he had a very long and successful career spanning over two decades in financial services. He was the India Country Head of SunLife Financial of Canada and prior to that he was the CEO & Managing Director of MetLife India, the Indian arm of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. one of the oldest and largest life insurance companies of USA.

FRAUD RISK MANAGEMENT – VIRTUAL

Course Date

5,6-7 March 2024

Duration

3 Days, 9 Hours (4:30pm-7:30pm)

Location

Virtual (Participants’ own location)

Speaker

Mr. Haitham Al Raisi

Key Learning Objectives

To understand the key provisions of fraud risk management and reporting requirements for banks under CBO circular BM 1153.

Target Participants

Staff of Anti-Fraud, Operational Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Audit divisions.

Important requirement for the course

Participants should have a PC/Laptop with camera and microphone facility and with Microsoft Teams installed (can be downloaded from app store). It is preferable for participants to be working through WiFi as data consumption through MS Teams will be high.

The Training Dept. of each nominating bank should confirm to CBFS at least 3 days before the training date (after verification with the participants) that participants have downloaded MS Teams into the PC/Laptop that they will be using for the training.

Participants should be instructed in advance that if they face any issues in downloading MS Teams due to security restrictions (on official PC/Laptop), they should inform their Training Dept. who should then assist the participants (through their IT Dept.) to download the app.

Pre-requisites

General awareness of concepts of fraud.

Contents Highlights

• Fraud triangle and fraud diamond theory.
• Fraud risk management framework.
• Fraud detection and prevention controls.
• Fraud response plan (Investigations).
• Provisions of CBO circular BM 1153.

Certification

CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.

Training Methods

Power point presentation, lecture, group discussions, exercises, case studies, videos, quiz.

Speaker’s Profile

Mr. Haitham Al Raisi

Associate Vice President Fraud Risk Management at Sohar International and Board Member of ACFE- Oman Chapter. He has over 15 years of experience. His last line assignment was as Manager Investigation - Financial Crime Threat Mitigation, HSBC. He holds M.Sc. in Finance and Management. He has also completed various professional certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Diploma in Islamic Finance (CIMA), and Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance and Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention (ICA, UK). He has also attended Leadership and Management programs conducted by Queen's Smith School of Business, Canada and ISB, India. He conducts training in fraud risk management, compliance and financial crimes investigation.

INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY

Course Date

5 March 2024

Duration

1 Day, 6 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

HH Sayyida Wisam Al Said

Key Learning Objectives

By the end of this course participants should be:

• Get a better understanding of sustainability
• Developing an understanding of how sustainability strategy can be integrated into the bank's business strategy
• An overview of Oman's regulations and sustainability
• An insight into the best practices of sustainability in the banking industry
• An introduction to sustainability reporting

Target Participants

Staff of Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Corporate Communications

Pre-requisites

None

Contents Highlights

• Defining sustainability and what makes a business sustainable
• ESG trends and insights
• An explanation of ESG rating agencies
• An overview of sustainability in Oman
• The sustainability of the banking industry
• Governing the organization's sustainability
• Reporting on sustainability

Certification

CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all sessions of training

Training Methods

Power point presentation, lecture, interactive discussions, cases, videos

Speaker’s Profile

H.H. Sayyida Wisam Jaifer Salim Al Said

Head of Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability at Bank Nizwa. She has 16 years of experience as a marketing and communications professional and previously headed the corporate affairs department at Oman Oil Marketing Company. She has a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications from the American University of Paris with a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from Cardiff University, UK. She also holds a specialized certificate in Direct Marketing. She trained with UNESCO’s Public Bureau of Information and the International Chamber of Commerce based in Paris, France. She is the winner of Al Mar'aa Excellence Award in 2014, 2021, 2022 and Woman of the Year in Marketing award in 2019. Listed in the Omani most influential women in Islamic business and finance in the region.

TIME MANAGEMENT USING IT TOOLS

Course Date

6-7 March 2024

Duration

2 Days, 12 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speaker

Dr. Abdullah Al Riyami

Key Learning Objectives

To understand and implement a total approach to time management by leveraging on technology.

Target Participants

All staff.

Pre-requisites

Participants should have a good basic knowledge of computers and keyboard.

Contents Highlights

ü The principles that optimize the management of work by technology:

ü Get very friendly with your keyboard

ü Setting up Tasks as an Action - List Manager

§ Use the task speed keys.

§ Time-specific actions, day-specific actions.

§ Day-specific information.

ü Putting the Calendar and tasks together functionally

ü Organizing E-mail page

§ The fundamental success factor.

§ Operate from zero base.

§ How to get e-mail to empty.

§ Speeding up e-mail addressing.

ü Utilizing the Notes Functionality for Useful Lists Page

§ How it works as a list manager.

ü Tips about Contacts page

§ Get control of your new inputs.

ü Mobility

§ Setting up synchronization to the mobile phone or PDA.

Certification

CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training.

Training Methods

Power point presentation, lecture, lab work.

Speaker’s Profile

Dr. Abdullah Al Riyami

Head Management & Marketing at CBFS. His experience spans over 13 years. He previously held the position of Head of Mass Communication Department at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS). He holds a PhD in Communication Arts and Sciences from Michigan State University, Michigan, USA and Master of Communication from Bond University, Australia. He conducts training in crisis communication, digital marketing, public relations and branding, science/health/risk communication and corporate social responsibility.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN CORPORATE CREDIT ANALYSIS (IN 5 MODULES) – MODULE V

Course Date

6-7 March 2024

Duration

2 Days, 12 Hours

Location

CBFS Block 2, 3^rd Floor

Speaker

Mr. M. Gnanendnran

Key Learning Objectives

To acquire advanced level of understanding of effective credit related decision making and risk analysis

Target Participants

Relationship Officers, Managers in Corporate Banking and International Banking divisions, Corporate Credit Risk Managers, Analysts, staff of Corporate Remedial Management division and Credit Auditors

Pre-requisites

Participants should have completed the “Certificate in Corporate Credit Analysis” course of CBFS

Contents Highlights

• Module I - Financial Risk Assessment II-Ratios
• Module II - Financial Risk Assessment I-Cash flow & Projections

§ Module III- Industry and Business Risk Assessment

§ Module IV - Management Risk Assessment & Decision Making

§ Module V - Loan Structuring and Management

Certification

• CBFS certificate of completion for participants who attend all days of training and pass all assessments and the master assessment (Minimum pass marks – 50%)
• Note: A re-sit fee of RO 50 per attempt will be charged for any participant who does not pass or is absent for the first attempt of any assessment

Training Methods

Power point presentation, lecture, group discussions, numeric exercises, case studies, quiz, end-of-module assessments, master assessment

Speaker’s profile

Mr. M. Gnanendran

Lecturer at CBFS. He is a qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant of UK. He started his career in accountancy at KPMG Sri Lanka. He subsequently worked in many commercial organizations including Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka. He conducts training in finance, accounting and internal audit.

SEMINAR ON WOMEN LEADERS IN BANKING & FINANCE

Course Date

7 March 2024

Duration

1 Day, 4 Hours

Location

Muscat

Speakers

Ms. Shaikha Al Farsi, Ms. Zaliya Al Balushi, Ms. Mahira Al Raisi, Ms. Zahra Abdul Amir Saed, HH Sayyida Wisam Al Said, Ms Haifa Al Lawatiya, Dr. Fatin Al Zadjali

Content Highlights

Welcome- Dr. Zahran Al Salti, Dean, CBFS

Speech- Chief Guest-Dr. Mariam Al Nabhani

Keynote Address- Ms. Sheikha Al Farsi, Chief Operating Officer, Bank Muscat

THEME I-PROFESSIONAL (CAREER) DEVELOPMENT

• Speech I- Ms. Zaliya Al Balushi, General Manager-Corporate Banking, Ahli Bank
• Speech II- Ms. Mahira Al Raisi, General Manager and CHRO, Sohar International

§ Panel Discussion I-Ms. Zaliya al Balushi and Ms. Mahira Al Raisi, Moderator- Ms Haifa Al Lawatiya

THEME II-PERSONAL (SELF) DEVELOPMENT

• Session Speech III- Ms. Zahra Abdul Amir Saed, Acting CRO, Oman Arab Bank
• Session Speech IV- HH Sayyida Wisam Al Said, AGM-Head of Corporate Communications, Marketing & ESG, National Finance Co.
• Panel Discussion II-Ms. Zahra Abdul Amir Saed and HH Sayyida Wisam Al Said, Moderator- Dr. Fatin Al Zadjali (Head-L & D, Bank Dhofar)

Speaker Profiles