Business, Commerce and Management Studies Finance, Economics and Accounting

Globalisation Implications for SA Financial Services Training

SAQA US 230080 | NQF 6 | Credits 7 | Duration 4 Days
From $1,107 per delegate

Description

This course equips financial services professionals with a deep understanding of globalisation and its specific impacts on the South African financial sector. Participants will explore how international economic integration, regulatory frameworks, and cross-border capital flows affect local markets, institutions, and consumers. The aim is to enable learners to analyse global trends and apply this knowledge to strategic decision-making within their organisations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse the key drivers of globalisation and their relevance to the South African financial services environment.
  • Evaluate the impact of global financial integration on domestic monetary policy, exchange rates, and capital flows.
  • Assess the implications of international regulatory standards (e.g., Basel III, IFRS) for local financial institutions.
  • Apply knowledge of globalisation to identify risks and opportunities for South African financial services firms.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how global economic trends affect consumer behaviour and financial inclusion in South Africa.

Target Audience

This course is designed for financial advisors, compliance officers, risk managers, and mid-level managers in South Africa’s banking, insurance, and investment sectors who need to understand the implications of globalisation on their daily operations and long-term strategies.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of financial services operations and economics is beneficial.

Course Outline

Day 1: Understanding Globalisation and Its Drivers

Objectives:
• Define globalisation and identify its key characteristics
• Explain the economic, technological, political, and social drivers of globalisation
• Analyse the impact of globalisation on international trade and capital flows
• Describe the role of multinational corporations and global value chains

Topics:
• Introduction to globalisation: definitions and dimensions
• Historical context and evolution of globalisation
• Drivers: trade liberalisation, technological advancements, financial deregulation, political shifts
• Global trade patterns and the rise of emerging markets
• Multinational corporations and foreign direct investment
• Global value chains and their impact on production
• Critiques and challenges of globalisation

Day 2: Globalisation and the South African Financial Sector

Objectives:
• Identify the structure and key players in the SA financial services sector
• Assess the effects of globalisation on SA banking, insurance, and asset management
• Evaluate the regulatory environment and its adaptation to global standards
• Understand the risks and opportunities for SA financial institutions in a global context

Topics:
• Overview of the SA financial services landscape
• Impact of global capital flows on SA markets
• Internationalisation of SA banks and insurance companies
• Adoption of global regulatory frameworks: Basel III, Solvency Assessment and Management (SAM)
• Role of the South African Reserve Bank and Prudential Authority
• Currency volatility and exchange rate risks
• Case studies: cross-border mergers and acquisitions in SA finance

Day 3: Challenges and Opportunities for SA Financial Services in a Globalised World

Objectives:
• Analyse the impact of global economic cycles on SA financial stability
• Evaluate the effects of international sanctions and geopolitical risks
• Identify opportunities for SA financial services in Africa and global niche markets
• Discuss the role of fintech and digital transformation in enhancing competitiveness

Topics:
• Global economic cycles and contagion effects on SA
• Geopolitical risks: sanctions, trade wars, and their implications
• Opportunities: expanding into sub-Saharan Africa, Islamic finance, green finance
• Fintech innovations: mobile banking, blockchain, and digital currencies
• Talent mobility and brain drain in the financial sector
• Sustainable finance and ESG considerations
• Scenario planning for global uncertainty

Day 4: Strategic Responses and Future Outlook

Objectives:
• Develop strategic responses for SA financial institutions to globalisation challenges
• Formulate risk management frameworks for global exposure
• Assess the future of globalisation post-pandemic and for SA
• Create an action plan to leverage global opportunities while mitigating risks

Topics:
• Strategic planning for global integration
• Risk management: credit, market, operational, and liquidity risks in a global context
• Regulatory compliance and reporting (e.g., FATCA, CRS, IFRS 9)
• Future trends: deglobalisation, regionalisation, and digital currencies
• Building resilience through diversification and innovation
• Workshop: developing a strategic roadmap for a SA financial firm
• Course wrap-up and assessment

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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25 15% off
30 18% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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10 6% off
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20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% off per 5 delegates, up to 40% for 100+

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