The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance, (BIBF) partners with Fitch Learning, introducing a specialised training programme in Advanced Corporate Credit Risk Analysis set for next month, aimed at encouraging bank lending in Bahrain and the wider GCC region. 
The intensive three-day workshop will be conducted by Fitch Learning, and aims to enhance the credit analytic skills of participants at an advanced level, using specialised software and highly interactive training methods. Scheduled to be held from 9 to 11 of May 2017 at the BIBF’s campus in Juffair.
Recent market conditions have forced banks to tighten lending which is counterproductive as there is a need to lend smarter with a lower level of risk, rather than reducing lending altogether. 
The BIBF’s Head of Banking and Accounting Burhan Deen Jayah said: "This advanced two day course organised by the BIBF in cooperation with Fitch Learning is designed to enhance the skill levels of senior credit professionals in structuring a healthy credit portfolio for their institution by analyzing client cash flow drivers, liquidity and sector analysis. The course provide credit professionals with training methodologies and effective tools to enhance their experience ultimately making them more dynamic in their roles" 
Participants will use a structured and systematic approach to evaluate the credit standing of a company and assess the relative attractiveness of the risk-return profile of the lending/investing proposition. The course is delivered through case studies tailored to the local market allowing participants to apply the concepts acquired during the workshop to a real-life scenario

Source: BNA