As
we move further into 2005, we continue to provide service to some
of the leading organizations around the globe. We would like to
proudly share with you the feedback we received from Infosys, Bangalore
on completion of the Custom Content Development assignment.
“We
have loaded the CBT on our LMS and tested it for functionality
and technical issues. We have not encountered any problems.
Overall we are extremely pleased with the outcome and we appreciate
your assistance in bringing it to fruition. I appreciate the
professionalism with which you interacted with us. I also appreciate
that you folks went beyond your duty in elaborating the script
and making timely corrections to the CBT material.
We look forward to working with you in future for other CBTs,
off-the-shelf courses and any custom development.”
Senior Consultant,
Infosys Technologies Ltd., India
Partnership
with Saba Software Inc.
KESDEE is now
a content partner of Saba, a leading, global learning management
system provider. Our e-learning courses have been successfully tested
on Saba Enterprise Learning™ for interoperability.
Saba is a provider
of products and services focusing on Human Capital Development and
Management Solutions. Saba Enterprise Learning™ is a management
system that improves the skills and knowledge of people across the
extended enterprise. Saba Enterprise Learning™ delivers solutions
for sales and channel readiness, channel certification, customer
education, regulatory compliance and corporate universities, across
global industries.
www.saba.com
Web
Sales
There has been
a significant increase in the number of users buying our courses
online. There has been a 44% increase to date in the sales of the
e-learning courses as compared to the previous quarter ending December
2004. In the same period there has been a 27% increase in the sales
of our ePRM coach. ePRM coach is a comprehensive online tutorial
for the Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification program conducted
by The Professional Risk Managers’ International Association
(PRMIA).
Presentation
at Bali, Indonesia
S.L (Sam) Srinivasulu.
Ph. D, President, KESDEE Inc., was invited to make a presentation
on “Database Infrastructure in Risk Management” at the
Risk Management Executive Program - Alumni Gathering, Bank Indonesia
/ IRPA, held at Bali on 5th Mar 2005. Directors of leading banks
in Indonesia were present at the seminar.
The presentation
covered the following:
1. Framework for converting Data to Knowledge
2. Global Best Practices in Risk Management
3. Database Infrastructure for Credit Risk - Corporate
4. Database Infrastructure for Credit Risk - Retail
5. Operational Risk Management
6. Implementation Issues
The participants
were provided access to the content of the presentation in an e-learning
format, post seminar.
The other speakers at the seminar were
Herman Mulder,
Co-head Group Risk Management, ABN AMRO, NV, Amsterdam and
Agus Martowardojo,
President Director, Bank Permata
Basel
II
BASEL II
Challenges - (as published by BIS)
The Revised BASEL II Framework
Basel II embraces a comprehensive approach to risk management and
bank supervision. It will enhance banks' safety and soundness, strengthen
the stability of the financial system as a whole, and improve the
financial sector's ability to serve as a source for sustainable
growth for the broader economy.
The new Framework represents an unparalleled opportunity for banks
to improve their risk measurement and management systems. It builds
on and consolidates the progress achieved by leading banking organizations
and provides incentives for all banks to continue to strengthen
their internal processes. By motivating banks to upgrade and improve
their risk management systems, business models, capital strategies
and disclosure standards, the Basel II Framework should improve
their overall efficiency and resilience.
Why is BASEL II necessary today?
Advances in risk management practices, technology, and banking markets
have made the 1988 Accord's simple approach to measuring capital
less meaningful for many banking organizations. Improvements in
internal processes, the adoption of more advanced risk measurement
techniques, and the increasing use of sophisticated risk management
practices have changed leading organizations' monitoring and management
of exposures and activities.
KESDEE's
e-Learning Course - BASEL II: New Capital Accord
In view of the
present banking sector scenario, there is an immediate need for
training on the new Capital Adequacy Framework (commonly known as
BASEL II) prepared by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
Basel II: New Capital Accord is a comprehensive e-learning course
that covers the requirements for Basel II as per the revised framework
"International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital
Standards". It covers in detail the primary components, or
pillars, i.e., minimum capital requirements, supervisory review
process and market discipline. The Measurement Tools, Disclosures,
Regulations, Global Best Practices and Benchmarking Data, which
form a part of the course, boost its practical value.
After completing this course, the user will be familiar with the:
Requirements
of Basel II and its background
Data requirements
for the key calculations involved in various approaches
Basic calculations
for both the Standardized and IRB approaches
Advanced
approaches for credit risk and operational risk
Specific
issues to be addressed under supervisory review process (Pillar
2)
General considerations
with regard to disclosure requirements (Pillar 3)
This section
is dedicated to interactive and fun learning – a feature that
is very characteristic of our financial e-learning courses. Each
newsletter will carry a teaser – crossword puzzle, quiz, did
you know, hangman etc. – and the correct responses for it.
Go right ahead
with this issue’s Crossword puzzle.
KESDEE
provides end-to-end e-Learning solutions covering all facets - Technology,
Content and Services for Knowledge Management & Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) initiatives.
KESDEE's focus
is on providing Turnkey Knowledge Management Solutions to the financial
services industry. This includes:
Off-the-shelf
Solutions
KESDEE-Learning
Management System (K-LMS)
Course Builder
Tool
Custom Content
Development
Consultancy
Services and
Blended Learning
KESDEE independently
manages the Development, Installation and Technical Support to provide
end-to-end Solutions with seamless integration. Everyone involved
in the global financial services industry (as a provider, user or
regulator) would benefit from KESDEE's innovative solutions.
KESDEE's off-the-shelf product portfolio consists of 40 course libraries
with 500 courses spanning about 1500 hours of e-learning. The products
serve both as a ready reference material and as an education tool
and can be tailored to meet the organizations' needs in terms of
look-and-feel, content and technology.
With the depth and breadth of unmatched learning resources, KESDEE
provides solutions that evolve with you and for you.
GFTT
www.gftt.com
S.L (Sam) Srinivasulu, Ph. D., President, KESDEE Inc.,presented
a public enrollment seminar on “Asset Liability Management”
between 6th & 8th Dec 2004 at San Diego, USA. The 3-day seminar
made extensive use of KESDEE's e-learning and reference solutions
including case studies and interactive simulations. The delegates
came from three countries.
GFTT is a division of KESDEE Inc. GFTT is committed to providing
innovative, blended training solutions for finance professionals
worldwide. Across 40 countries, we have conducted both in-house
and public enrollment programs on Balance Sheet Management, Corporate
Treasury Management, Capital Markets and Risk Management for executives
from the corporate and financial industry.
The forthcoming public seminars are:
Subject
Date
Location
Asset
Liability Management
13-15
Apr 2005
Miami,
USA
09-11
May 2005
Hong
Kong
15-17
Jun 2005
New
York City, USA
27-29
Jun 2005
London,
UK
Basel
II
12-13
May 2005
Hong
Kong
Asset
Liability Management
for Insurance Companies
23-25
May 2005
San
Diego, USA
Asset
Securitization
01-03
Jun 2005
New
York City, USA
22-24
Jun 2005
London,
UK
KESDEE
Inc.
PO Box 910207, San Diego, CA 92191, U.S.A.
