Content of Learning Activity

Chapter 1: Introduction to banking
- Definition
- Roles of banks
- Business models
- History and key periods
- Major developments
- Legal forms 
- The banking sector in Belgium
Chapter 2: Banking system and regulation
- Supervisory and regulatory bodies
- Belgian legislative framework
- Capital adequacy and liquidity requirements
- Special regulations
Chapter 3: Banking management
- Accounting aspects
- Role of central banks
- Performance indicators
- Financing activities
Chapter 4: Sustainable finance and responsible banking
- SRI Socially Responsible Investment
- Community finance
- ESG criteria
- Alternative finance
Chapter 5: Innovation and technology in banking
- Digitization in banking
- Impact on banks' business model
- Neobanking
- Fintech 
Chapter 6: Banking products and services
- Customer segmentation
- Banking products and services
- Distribution channels
Chapter 7: Bancassurance
- Bancassurance / Assurfinance
- Insurance basics and classification
Chapter 8: Non-life insurance products
- Car insurance
- Home insurance
- Health insurance
Chapter 9: Life insurance products

Required Learning Resources/Tools

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Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

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Other Recommended Reading

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Mode of delivery

• Hybrid

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours magistraux
• Travaux pratiques
• Etudes de cas

Evaluations

The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)