Financial crises can reshape economies, disrupt financial markets, and expose weaknesses in liquidity management. In this course, you will examine major economic crises, including the Great Depression and the 2008 Financial Crisis, to understand how financial instability develops and how liquidity tools help strengthen resilience. You will explore the causes and consequences of economic downturns, analyze the credit crunch, assess liquidity risks, and evaluate institutional and regulatory responses to market disruptions.

As you progress, you will apply liquidity management principles, interpret Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) requirements, differentiate the key components of NSFR, and use stress testing frameworks to assess financial risk. You will also examine balance sheet governance and the role of regulatory ratios in supporting financial stability. Designed for finance professionals, students, and anyone interested in banking and financial markets, this course combines historical case studies with practical regulatory concepts. By connecting lessons from past crises with modern liquidity governance, you will develop the knowledge and analytical skills needed to evaluate liquidity challenges, interpret regulatory frameworks, and support informed decision-making in today's financial environment.