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At CAFRAL, Learning goes beyond conventional thinking. Our focus has always been to enable and empower senior professionals of financial sector to gain invaluable insights on the emerging areas of risk management in individual institutions and the financial system as a whole.

CAFRAL brings together experts, regulators, and senior policymakers to engage directly with senior functionaries in the banking and financial sector, to support informed thinking and strategic decision-making.

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CAFRAL’s learning team includes seasoned professionals with rich experience in the areas of financial regulation, risk management and corporate governance standards. Many of whom have held senior positions at the RBI and major commercial banks who possess deep expertise in financial regulation, banking, audit and corporate governance.

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Virtual Program on Model Risk Management
Objective: Against this backdrop, CAFRAL is organising this one-day Virtual Program on Model Risk to sensitise participants to the evolving model risk landscape and provide practical insights into governance frameworks, validation practices, regulatory expectations and emerging challenges associated with AI/ML-led risk modelling.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:A Regulatory Perspective on Model Risk ManagementModel Risk Management: Governance and ControlsFintech AI & ML led Risk ModellingModel Validation & MonitoringVendor and Third Party Products...
Mon, 29th Jun, 2026
 
CISCO WebEx
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Program on Financial Frauds & Forensic Audit
Objective: This programme will equip participants with the financial fraud risk management frameworks and techniques to mitigate frauds and have in place a robust reporting and monitoring mechanism for frauds prevention.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Frauds & Financial Crimes: From a Supervisory PerspectiveFinancial Crime InvestigationFramework for Fraud Risk ManagementForensic Audit: Tools & TechniquesInternal Investigation of a FraudCreative Accounting & FraudFraud Risk Management and Vigilance: A PerspectivePromoting Ethics and Integrity for E...
Wed, 1st Jul, 2026
 
Forum & Capitol, Hotel President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
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Virtual Program on Future-Ready Digital Banking: Strategy, Innovation, Resilience and Trust
Objective: To equip senior executives with strategic insights on emerging digital banking trends, regulatory expectations, AI-enabled transformation, operational resilience, cyber security and customer-centric innovation for building future-ready financial institutions.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Evolving digital banking landscape and its strategic implications.Regulatory expectations and governance requirements for digital transformation.Evaluating the opportunities and risks associated with AI, GenAI and emerging technologies.Strengthening cyber resilie...
Tue, 7th Jul, 2026
 
CISCO WebEx
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Program for Heads and Senior Officials of Inspection and Audit Functions in Banks, FIs and NBFCs
Objective: This two-day program will deliberate on the evolving role of the internal audit function in banks and NBFCs, focusing on emerging risks, governance challenges, and control issues in the financial sector. It will also provide participants an opportunity to interact with regulators, exchange perspectives with peers, and gain insights into leading practices in risk management, compliance, and assurance.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Role & Strategic Significance of Internal Audit FunctionsInternal Audit Reporting to the ACB/ Board: Emerging Best ...
Tue, 14th Jul, 2026
 
Forum & Capitol, Hotel Taj President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
Conference
Conference of Chief Risk Officers: Managing Uncertainty
Objective: This conference will examine the evolving risk landscape for financial intermediaries including regulatory and technological changes. It would also provide a forum to the heads of risk function to meet and discuss the emerging issues surrounding risk management.Conference HighlightsThe conference will deal with the following topics:Risk Governance & StrategyEmerging Macroeconomic Risk Impacting the financial sectorNavigating Risk in the present AI/ML Era: Supervisory ExpectationsAdvanced Credit Modelling: ECL ImplementationStandardised Approach for Credit RiskModel Risk Managem...
Tue, 21st Jul, 2026
 
Rendezvous, Hotel Taj Mahal Tower, Apollo Bunder, Mumbai
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Virtual Program on AI/ML for Board Members & Senior Executives
Objective: It is designed for Board Members and Senior Executives who want to understand how to apply AI/ML and generative AI to business strategy, operations, and organizational leadership, without requiring a technical or engineering background. The program aims to provide an overview of the promise AI/ML holds in banking and financial sector.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:AI & ML DemystifiedAI Risks, Ethics and Governance: Role and ResponsibilitiesDriving Value and Strategy with AI: Implications for Boards, WorkforceAI Use Cases in Banking and Finance...
Wed, 17th Jun, 2026
 
CISCO WebEx
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Program on Cyber Attacks, Response Management & Digital Forensics
Objective: This one-day program aims at providing insights into emerging trends in cyber-attacks, response management and digital forensics. It seeks to enhance leadership understanding of cyber risk and resilience from the perspectives of strategy, governance, technology and regulatory compliance.Program HighlightsThe following themes will be deliberated upon in the Program:Cyber Attacks on the BFSI Sector: Emerging Threat Landscape & Evolving Attack VectorsRBI Cybersecurity Guidelines, Supervisory Expectations & Compliance ImperativesDigital Platform Risks, Incident Response & C...
Tue, 2nd Jun, 2026
 
Forum & Capitol, Hotel Taj President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
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Virtual Program on Customer Education & Protection: Issues & Challenges
Objective: This program seeks to enable the participants to enhance their understanding with the institutional framework required for better customer service, customer protection and time-bound grievance redressal. The program will also provide opportunities to enhance the understanding of the emerging challenges from new digital banking products and services while ensuring protection of customers.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Customer Service and Consumer Protection – Regulatory perspectiveAnalysis of Customer Complaints and Grievance RedressalFinancial Ed...
Wed, 27th May, 2026
 
Online CISCO WebEx
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Virtual Program on Governance & KYC-AML for Payment Aggregators
Objective: This program seeks to sensitize the senior and middle level officers of PAs about the risk and strategic issues surrounding KYC framework and AML measures which they are required to put in place. The program will also dwell on the need for a robust governance architecture in the regulated PAs. Most importantly, the program seeks to discuss the nuances, challenges and complexities in respect of compliance and interpretation of the regulations.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Regulatory framework for Payment Aggregators – Overview, Governance expectat...
Fri, 22nd May, 2026
 
Online CISCO WebEx
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Program on Data Protection and Data Privacy
Objective: This program will enhance the understanding of the participants on the various developments around Data Security, Data Privacy and practical implementation of DPDP rules. This program will also empower the senior officials handling data integrity & data protection divisions/verticals and also the board level functionaries who are responsible for data governance in their organizations.Program HighlightsThe program will deal with the following topics:Data Protection and Privacy – Regulatory Compliance & ExpectationsPractical approach to implementation of DPDP RulesPrivacy Gov...
Fri, 15th May, 2026
 
Forum & Capitol, Hotel Taj President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
Conference
Conference of Chief Compliance Officers: Challenges and Expectations
Objective: The Conference aims to provide a platform for Chief Compliance Officers to deliberate on evolving regulatory expectations and supervisory priorities, and share insights on strengthening compliance frameworks and governance practices. It will also focus on emerging risks arising from digitalisation, fintech innovations, and cyber threats, and examine strategies for fostering a strong compliance culture and ethical practices across institutions. Further, the Conference will explore the role of technology and data analytics in enhancing compliance effectiveness, while enabling peer le...
Mon, 11th May, 2026
 
Forum & Capitol, Hotel Taj President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
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