Improvement of Policies and Procedures for Central Bank Supervisory Functions

Banking and Financial Regulation

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Program Overview

This course is designed to enhance the capacity of SAMA personnel in reviewing, developing, and improving internal policies and procedures governing supervisory and regulatory operations. As a central bank regulator, SAMA plays a critical role in ensuring financial system stability, enforcing regulatory compliance, and promoting effective governance among financial institutions. This course will help align internal processes with international best practices, improve risk responsiveness, and ensure consistent supervisory outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for professionals working in:
Banking Supervision Departments
Regulatory Policy & Research Units
Compliance & Internal Control Functions
Legal & Risk Management Departments
Macroprudential and Microprudential Oversight Teams
Strategy and Organizational Development Units
Ideal for: Mid-to-senior level supervisors, policy analysts, inspection team leads, regulatory framework designers, and decision-makers involved in policy governance and supervisory planning at SAMA.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

Understand the lifecycle and governance of regulatory policies and supervisory procedures.
Identify gaps and areas for enhancement in existing internal frameworks.
Apply international best practices (e.g., BCBS, FATF, IOSCO, IMF recommendations) to policy development.
Develop and implement a structured approach to improve, document, and update internal policies and procedures.
Strengthen coordination between departments for policy effectiveness and supervisory impact.

Training Methodology

This is an interactive training program and will consist of the following training approaches:

Lectures
Seminars & Presentations
Group Discussions
Assignments

Like all our courses, this program follows the ‘Do-Review-Learn-Apply’ model.

Course content

Module 1: Introduction and Role of Policy in a Supervisory Context

Importance of effective policies and procedures in financial supervision
Relationship between policies, procedures, and regulatory outcomes
SAMA’s role and responsibilities in the regulatory ecosystem

Module 2: Principles of Good Policy Governance

Characteristics of sound supervisory policy frameworks
Transparency, accountability, consistency, and responsiveness
Overview of international standards (BCBS Core Principles, IMF assessments)

Module 3: Lifecycle of Policy Development

Identification of regulatory gaps and risks
Policy formulation and drafting protocols
Stakeholder consultation and inter-departmental coordination

Module 4: Diagnostic Tools for Policy and Procedure Assessment

Benchmarking and gap analysis techniques
Internal audit feedback, compliance reviews, supervisory insights
Lessons from international peer regulators

Module 5: Policy Impact Assessment and Risk-Based Review

Evaluating policy effectiveness
Risk-based approach to prioritizing procedural updates
Integrating feedback loops and supervisory data insights

Module 6: Case Studies from Other Central Banks

Examples from the Bank of England, MAS (Singapore), and ECB
Best practices in supervisory policy modernization
Practical lessons learned

Module 7: Designing and Documenting Effective Procedures

Structure and clarity in procedural documents
Templates, process flows, and accountability matrices
Version control and audit trail mechanisms

Module 8: Policy Implementation and Change Management

Communicating changes across the organization
Training, awareness, and compliance tracking
Handling resistance and ensuring operational alignment

Module 9: Governance and Oversight of Policy Updates

Establishing a policy committee or review board
Monitoring and review schedules
Role of digital tools in policy lifecycle management

Module 10: Hands-On Policy Review Workshop

Participants review a sample SAMA policy/procedure
Identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement points
Present and discuss group findings

Module 11: Developing a Policy Improvement Plan

Step-by-step planning guide
Alignment with SAMA’s strategic objectives and regulatory priorities
Integration with risk management and internal control frameworks

Module 12: Wrap-Up and Forward Planning

Summary of key takeaways
Recommended next steps for SAMA departments
Establishing a culture of continuous policy improvement