The Banking Olympiad

Simulation-Based Learning for Future-Ready Finance Professionals

The Banking Olympiad is a competitive, simulation-driven learning experience designed to equip finance professionals with the strategic and operational skills needed to lead in today’s unpredictable environment.

In an era of economic volatility, shifting regulations, liquidity challenges, and digital disruption, banks must train their leaders to respond with clarity, speed and foresight. The Banking Olympiad provides an intensive, scenario-based platform where participants test real-time decision-making across areas like capital allocation, risk assessment, pricing strategy and regulatory compliance.

Participants take on the role of a bank’s management team, navigating real-world pressures in a controlled, gamified environment. The goal is not only to “win” but to learn—through hands-on application, data-driven feedback and peer benchmarking.

This unique programme blends team collaboration, faculty-led debriefings and real-time feedback in a format trusted by top banks across Asia.

Upcoming Olympiad Editions

24

July

Bangkok, Thailand

Finance Thailand 2025

14

August

Manila, Philippines

Finance Philippines 2025

Past Olympiad Editions

26

June

22

May

What Makes The Banking Olympiad Unique

Live simulation-based format designed for banking professionals

Real-world learning scenarios built around risk, treasury and strategy decisions

Delivered in local languages where applicable, including Mandarin for China

Anonymised team performance ensures a safe space for experimentation

Customisable for internal training at financial institutions

What Makes The Banking Olympiad Unique

01.

Live simulation-based format designed for banking professionals

02.

Real-world learning scenarios built around risk, treasury and strategy decisions

03.

Delivered in local languages where applicable, including Mandarin for China

04.

Anonymised team performance ensures a safe space for experimentation

05.

Customisable for internal training at financial institutions

Key Learning Outcomes

Make decisions under pressure using real-time data and KPIs

Test pricing, liquidity, and credit strategies against macroeconomic shifts

Balance profitability, compliance, and customer demand in complex situations

Collaborate across departments to align business strategy and performance goals

Benchmark decisions against peer teams to identify strengths and gaps

Who Should Participate

The Olympiad is open to individuals or teams of 3–6 professionals from the following segments:

Banks

Mid- to senior-level staff in risk management, treasury, asset-liability management, finance, product development and strategy.

Digital Banks & Fintechs

Cross-functional teams looking to apply emerging business models to traditional banking challenges.

Central Banks & Regulators

Supervisory and policy staff seeking to understand market-based decision-making frameworks in a risk-free simulation environment.

Typical Participants Come From

Typical Participants Come From

  • Treasury and ALM units
  • Risk and compliance departments
  • Strategy and corporate planning functions
  • Product and pricing teams
  • Retail and SME banking teams

Typical Participants Come From

  • Treasury and ALM units
  • Risk and compliance departments
  • Strategy and corporate planning functions
  • Product and pricing teams
  • Retail and SME banking teams

World-Class Faculty

The Olympiad is guided by leading international experts in banking, finance and risk simulation, including:

Professor Anoop Rai
Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University, New York
Brian Lo
Faculty Expert in Risk Strategy and Regulatory Planning
Urs Bolt
Financial Services Advisor and Technology Strategist
Emmanuel Daniel
Founder, TAB Global and author of The Great Transition

These faculty members guide participants through debriefings, reviews and one-on-one feedback sessions.

Bundle Includes

US$ 3000

/per team

The Banking Olympiad Annual Industry Outlook Review 2025

You get:

  • 1 team of 4-6 pax.
  • 2 simulation assignments in August 2024 and January 2025 baed on current realities
  • 2 Industry Outlook Review Discussions in June 2025 and January 2026
  • 1 hours of video briefing/training on Liquidity Management and Basel II/III
  • Invitation to in-person Industry Outlook Review in May 2026
  • Invitation to The Asian Banker Summit 2026

US$ 1200

/per team

The Banking Olympiad Bangkok, Thailand Industry Review 2025

You get:

  • 1 team of 4-6 pax
  • 3 simulation exercises on-site
  • One Industry Outlook Review Discussion on-site
  • 1-hours of video briefing/training on Liquidity Management and Basel II/III

US$ 1200

/per team

The Banking Olympiad Jakarta, China Industry Review 2025

You get:

  • 1 team of 4-6 pax
  • 3 simulation exercises on-site
  • One Industry Outlook Review Discussion on-site
  • 1-hours of video briefing/training on Liquidity Management and Basel II/III

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Want to Run It In-House?

The Banking Olympiad can be customised for financial institutions to use as part of their leadership and strategy training programmes. Delivered virtually or on-site, our faculty will tailor content to your team’s specific business and regulatory context.

Contact us to explore in-house delivery options.

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Want to Run It In-House?

The Banking Olympiad can be customised for financial institutions to use as part of their leadership and strategy training programmes. Delivered virtually or on-site, our faculty will tailor content to your team’s specific business and regulatory context.

Contact us to explore in-house delivery options.