Schedule and Module Information (Swiss BET V)

The tentative schedule as well as additional module information (including links to pre-reading and course material) are shown below. Dates, module contents and sequence are subject to modification, as and if necessary.

Module 1: Strategic bank management

Course dates:
- North: Aug 18-20, 2025 (Mon-Wed)
- South: Aug 22-24, 2025 (Fri-Sun)
Module leader: Claudio Frehner
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material according to instructions

Module 2: Corporate finance, risk and return

Course dates:
- North: Oct 3-5, 2025 (Fri-Sun)
- South: Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2025 (Mon-Wed)
Module leader: Christoph Kaserer
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: e-learning components according to instructions

Module 3: Asset and liability management, treasury operations

Course dates:
- North: Nov 7-9, 2025 (Fri-Sun)
- South: Nov 3-5, 2025 (Mon-Wed)
Module leader: Marco Seeliger
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 4: Leadership, human resources, talent development

Course dates:
- North: Dec 1-3, 2025 (Mon-Wed)
- South: Dec 5-7, 2025 (Fri-Sun)
Module leader: Stefan Huerlimann
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 5: Risk management

Joint module in Da Nang: Jan 16-18, 2026 (Fri-Sun)
- Both cohorts (North and South) will meet together for module 5
Module leader: Alfred Mettler
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 6: Bank governance, compliance

Course dates:
- North: March 13-15, 2026 (Fri-Sun)
- South: March 9-11, 2026 (Mon-Wed)
Module leader: Urs Zulauf
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 7: Sustainable finance - ESG

Course dates:
- North: April 13-15, 2026 (Mon-Wed)
- South: April 17-19, 2026 (Fri-Sun)
Module leader: Sabine Doebeli
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 8: BIS regulations, Basel frameworks

Course dates:
- North: June 5-7, 2026 (Mon-Wed)
- South: June 1-3, 2026 (Fri-Sun)
Module leader: Ingo Rauser
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 9: Credit analysis, risk pricing and sustainable growth

Joint module in Da Nang: Aug 21-23, 2026 (Fri-Sun)
- Both cohorts (North and South) will meet together for module 9
Module leader: Alfred Mettler
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 10: Digital banking, fintech and non-bank competition

Course dates:
- North: Oct 2-4, 2026 (Fri-Sun)
- South: Sep 28-30, 2026 (Mon-Wed)
Module leaders: Dirk Hollaender, Daniel Haerter
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 11: Corporate and retail lending

Course dates:
- North: Oct 26-28, 2026, 2025 (Mon-Wed)
- South: Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026 (Fri-Sun)
Module leader: Gabriel Lehner
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 12:Banking simulation, strategic decision making in a competitive environment

Joint module in Da Nang: Dec 2-4, 2026 (Wed-Fri)
- Both cohorts (North and South) will meet together for module 12
Module leaders: Franco Cavallini, Nick Schaub (game solution AG)
Course Material: Access to course material is for participants only, via OLAT
Additional information: Preparatory reading material and e-learning components according to instructions

Module 13: Swiss module

During this one-week module participants will gain a deeper understanding of the Swiss financial center, its banking system, regulatory environment, and competitive positioning. The focus will be on topical lectures as well as expert talks with SECO management, Swiss bankers, regulators, academics, and central bank representatives.
The Swiss Banking immersion module is tentatively scheduled for end of April / early May 2027
Additional information for registered participants will be available here