About Learning

At CAFRAL, Learning goes beyond conventional thinking. Our focus has always been to enable and empower senior professionals of financial sector to gain invaluable insights on the emerging areas of risk management in individual institutions and the financial system as a whole.

CAFRAL brings together experts, regulators, and senior policymakers to engage directly with senior functionaries in the banking and financial sector, to support informed thinking and strategic decision-making.

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CAFRAL’s learning team includes seasoned professionals with rich experience in the areas of financial regulation, risk management and corporate governance standards. Many of whom have held senior positions at the RBI and major commercial banks who possess deep expertise in financial regulation, banking, audit and corporate governance.

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Virtual Programme on ALM and Liquidity Risk Management: Emerging Risks, Regulatory Expectations and Best Practices for Banks, FIs and NBFCs
Objective: The programme aims to deepen participants’ understanding of ALM and liquidity risk management amid shifting funding conditions, interest-rate movements and evolving market risks. It will help participants interpret relevant regulatory expectations, assess liquidity and balance-sheet vulnerabilities, and examine practical approaches to governance, risk measurement, stress testing, contingency funding and funding strategy. Through case-based discussions and expert interaction, participants will explore ways to improve ALCO decisionmaking and coordination across key functions.Program ...
Tue, 17th Nov, 2026
 
Online CISCO WebEx
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Virtual Programme on Implementation of Data Governance Framework (DGF): The Road Ahead
Objective: The objective of the program is to empower the senior officers and Board Members of Banks, NBFCs and FIs involved in laying down a strong Data Governance Framework (DGF) in their organisation; so that it becomes the foundational architecture for RE’s Risk Management system which is constantly exposed to cyber-attacks, tech-disruptions and breach of confidential Data of customers. Further, the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework which is going to be mandatory from April 1,2027 will face major road blocks unless the Data Governance Framework is successfully implemented.Program Highl...
Wed, 18th Nov, 2026
 
Online CISCO WebEx
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Virtual Program on IT Governance & Responsible AI: Controls, Assurance and Regulatory Expectations
Objective: The programme aims to provide participants with a practical understanding of regulatory expectations and emerging risks in technology governance and responsible AI. It will enable participants to strengthen risk assessment, governance and control frameworks, improve coordination among technology, risk, compliance and audit functions, and develop effective approaches to control assurance and regulatory compliance.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Strengthening Technology Governance and AccountabilityEnhancing Technology Risk Management and Control Eff...
Fri, 20th Nov, 2026
 
Online CISCO WebEx
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Programme on KYC/AML for Senior Executives of Banks, NBFCs and FIs
Objective: This programme seeks to sensitize the senior executives of REs about the risk and strategic issues which need to be factored in the KYC-AML framework and address the challenges in respect of regulatory compliance. There will also be a discussion on extant regulations, and recent changes to the KYC & AML regulations including the requisite management oversight on systems & controls and for operational resilience.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:KYC & AML Risk Management Framework: Regulatory PerspectiveRole of KYC – AML in preventing Fina...
Thu, 3rd Dec, 2026
 
CAFRAL Building, Kirti College Road, Opp Kirti College Dadar (West), Mumbai- 400028
Workshop
Workshop on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Implementation: From Framework to Business-as-Usual
Objective: The objective of this workshop is to share practical implementation experiences and discuss implementation challenges, knowledge sharing and enable banks for a robust transition to ECL framework. Implementation-focused: Each session draws on practical experience from Indian bank ECL programmes, with worked examples, common pitfalls and open discussion.Workshop HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Regulator’s Perspective on the ECL FrameworkECL Governance: Roles and ResponsibilitiesECL Scope and Transition ArrangementsPortfolio Segmentation and PD Modelling...
Thu, 29th Oct, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028
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Making Boards future ready: Governance, Oversight & Leadership in a Changing Financial Landscape: A Program for Non-Executive Chairmen & Directors on the Boards of Banks, F…
Objective: Against this backdrop, the programme seeks to provide Directors with a contemporary, practical and forward-looking perspective on Board responsibilities, emerging risks and regulatory expectations, enabling them to contribute more effectively to sound governance and institutional resilienceProgram HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Building Strategy & Institutional ResilienceStrengthening Board AccountabilitySafeguarding Credit & Financial ResilienceEmbedding a Stronger Culture of addressing Financial Crime, Conduct, Cyber, Technology & Operationa...
Wed, 28th Oct, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028
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Programme on Third-Party Risk Management
Objective: This one-day programme aims to reinforce and enhance REs ' understanding of third-party risks in outsourcing operations and the vendor management life cycle.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Third Party Risk Assessment (TPRM): Regulatory Expectations TPRM from the perspective of banks and NBFCs: Due Diligence, Contract and Monitoring Outsourcing, Third Party & Cloud Case Studies on TPRM Technology Resilience: Cyber & Cloud...
Tue, 27th Oct, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai
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Program on Trade & Forex 2.0: Navigating FEMA, Global Risks & the New Cross-Border Landscape
Objective: The programme aims to deepen participants’ understanding of the evolving regulatory and supervisory framework governing Trade and Forex, including FEMA requirements and RBI expectations. It will offer practical insights into managing trade, forex, financial crime and cross-border risks, while enhancing preparedness for geopolitical developments, global trade fragmentation and the evolving international currency landscape.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Trade & Forex: Navigating the Evolving Regulatory LandscapeExport–Import Transactions: New FE...
Thu, 15th Oct, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028
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Virtual Program on Cyber Attacks & Resilience in the Digital Age: Navigating Emerging Threats, Technology and Regulatory Expectations
Objective: To facilitate informed discussion among senior leaders on the strategic and supervisory dimensions of cyber resilience, the programme will help participants assess institutional preparedness, identify gaps in existing frameworks, and draw practical lessons from recent incidents and emerging technologies to strengthen decision-making, oversight and organisational readinessProgram HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape in the Financial Sector -1Cyber Risk, Resilience: A supervisory PerspectiveEvolving Attack Vectors: AI-driven Threat...
Wed, 30th Sep, 2026
 
Online CISCO WebEx
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Program on Compliance & Risk for Senior Officers of Banks, NBFCs and FIs
Objective: This two-day program will provide essential inputs on the emerging challenges in Compliance and Assurance functions. It will also provide deep insight and knowledge needed to manage compliance responsibilities in today ' s increasingly regulated environment for banks, NBFCs and FIs.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:GRC Assessment Framework: Emerging ChallengesRisk Based Supervision: Compliance AssessmentCyber Incident Reporting & Crime PreventionCyber Security Risk & ComplianceCompliance, Accountability and EnforcementKYC-AML ComplianceImplem...
Mon, 28th Sep, 2026
 
CAFRAL Campus, Kirti Mahavidyalaya Marg, Opp. Kirti College, Dadar (West), Mumbai – 400028
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