CAIIB – BFM

CAIIB BFM – December 2026

Inside CAIIB – BFM

CAIIB BFM – December 2026

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Module A

Module A introduces the fundamentals of International Banking, covering foreign exchange markets, international trade finance, export and import financing, exchange rate mechanisms, correspondent banking, payment systems, and global banking operations. Learners will build a strong conceptual foundation through structured lessons, practical examples, revision notes, practice questions, and exam-oriented assessments aligned with the CAIIB BFM syllabus.

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01
Topic Exchange Rates and Forex Business

Forex Market Fundamentals and Exchange-Rate Determinants

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1 Asset Open Topic: Forex Market Fundamentals and Exchange-Rate Determinants
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Topic Exchange Rates and Forex Business

Direct and Indirect Quotes, Two-Way Rates and Value Dates

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1 Asset Open Topic: Direct and Indirect Quotes, Two-Way Rates and Value Dates
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Topic Exchange Rates and Forex Business

Spot, Reciprocal and Cross-Rate Calculations

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1 Asset Open Topic: Spot, Reciprocal and Cross-Rate Calculations
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Topic Exchange Rates and Forex Business

Merchant Rates, Exchange Margins and TT or Bill Rates

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1 Asset Open Topic: Merchant Rates, Exchange Margins and TT or Bill Rates
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Topic Exchange Rates and Forex Business

Forward Points, Premium or Discount and Outright Rates

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0 Assets Open Topic: Forward Points, Premium or Discount and Outright Rates
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Topic Exchange Rates and Forex Business

Forward Delivery, Extension, Cancellation and Swap Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: Forward Delivery, Extension, Cancellation and Swap Cases
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Topic Exchange Rates and Forex Business

Dealing-Room Operations, Positions, Limits and Controls

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0 Assets Open Topic: Dealing-Room Operations, Positions, Limits and Controls
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Topic Exchange Rates and Forex Business

Customer FX Derivatives, RBI or FEDAI Rules and Hedge Selection

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0 Assets Open Topic: Customer FX Derivatives, RBI or FEDAI Rules and Hedge Selection
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Topic Liberalised Remittance Scheme and Resident Remittances

Current or Capital Transactions, LRS Limits and Permitted Purposes

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0 Assets Open Topic: Current or Capital Transactions, LRS Limits and Permitted Purposes
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Topic Liberalised Remittance Scheme and Resident Remittances

Prohibited Remittances, Documentation, KYC and Reporting

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0 Assets Open Topic: Prohibited Remittances, Documentation, KYC and Reporting
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Topic Liberalised Remittance Scheme and Resident Remittances

TCS Rules, Calculations and LRS Decision Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: TCS Rules, Calculations and LRS Decision Cases
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Topic Correspondent Banking and NRI Accounts

Correspondent Services and Nostro, Vostro or Loro Accounts

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0 Assets Open Topic: Correspondent Services and Nostro, Vostro or Loro Accounts
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Topic Correspondent Banking and NRI Accounts

SWIFT, Payment Systems, Reconciliation and Settlement Risk

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0 Assets Open Topic: SWIFT, Payment Systems, Reconciliation and Settlement Risk
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Topic Correspondent Banking and NRI Accounts

Non-Resident Status and NRE, NRO, FCNR(B), SNRR or RFC Accounts

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0 Assets Open Topic: Non-Resident Status and NRE, NRO, FCNR(B), SNRR or RFC Accounts
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Topic Correspondent Banking and NRI Accounts

Repatriability, Permitted Transactions and Status Changes

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0 Assets Open Topic: Repatriability, Permitted Transactions and Status Changes
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Topic Correspondent Banking and NRI Accounts

NRI Facilities, Deposit-Backed Advances and Housing Loans

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0 Assets Open Topic: NRI Facilities, Deposit-Backed Advances and Housing Loans
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Topic Correspondent Banking and NRI Accounts

Integrated NRI Account and Lending Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: Integrated NRI Account and Lending Cases
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Topic Documentary Letters of Credit

LC Principles, Parties, Rights, Liabilities and Important Types

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0 Assets Open Topic: LC Principles, Parties, Rights, Liabilities and Important Types
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Topic Documentary Letters of Credit

LC Issuance, Advising, Amendment, Presentation and Settlement

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0 Assets Open Topic: LC Issuance, Advising, Amendment, Presentation and Settlement
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Topic Documentary Letters of Credit

UCP 600 Undertakings, Availability and Document Examination

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0 Assets Open Topic: UCP 600 Undertakings, Availability and Document Examination
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Topic Documentary Letters of Credit

Discrepancy Handling and Refusal under UCP 600

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0 Assets Open Topic: Discrepancy Handling and Refusal under UCP 600
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Topic Documentary Letters of Credit

Invoice, Transport, Insurance and Ancillary Document Scrutiny

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0 Assets Open Topic: Invoice, Transport, Insurance and Ancillary Document Scrutiny
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Topic Documentary Letters of Credit

Presentation Period, Usance, Maturity and Crystallisation Calculations

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0 Assets Open Topic: Presentation Period, Usance, Maturity and Crystallisation Calculations
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Topic Documentary Letters of Credit

LC Risks, Safeguards, Standby LC, URR 725 and ISBP 745

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0 Assets Open Topic: LC Risks, Safeguards, Standby LC, URR 725 and ISBP 745
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Topic Documentary Letters of Credit

Incoterms, Documentary Alignment and Integrated LC Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: Incoterms, Documentary Alignment and Integrated LC Cases
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Topic Facilities for Exporters and Importers

Export Control, Documentation, Realisation and Export-Finance Facilities

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0 Assets Open Topic: Export Control, Documentation, Realisation and Export-Finance Facilities
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Topic Facilities for Exporters and Importers

Packing Credit, Export-Bill Proceeds and Discount Calculations

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0 Assets Open Topic: Packing Credit, Export-Bill Proceeds and Discount Calculations
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Topic Facilities for Exporters and Importers

EDPMS, Gold Card, Factoring, Forfaiting and Overdue Follow-Up

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0 Assets Open Topic: EDPMS, Gold Card, Factoring, Forfaiting and Overdue Follow-Up
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Topic Facilities for Exporters and Importers

Import Control, Documentation, IDPMS and Import Finance

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0 Assets Open Topic: Import Control, Documentation, IDPMS and Import Finance
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Topic Facilities for Exporters and Importers

Supplier’s Credit, Buyer’s Credit and Import-Bill Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: Supplier’s Credit, Buyer’s Credit and Import-Bill Cases
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Topic Facilities for Exporters and Importers

Integrated Export and Import Finance Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: Integrated Export and Import Finance Cases
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Topic External Commercial Borrowings and Foreign Investments

ECB Routes, Borrowers, Lenders, Maturity, Cost and End Uses

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0 Assets Open Topic: ECB Routes, Borrowers, Lenders, Maturity, Cost and End Uses
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Topic External Commercial Borrowings and Foreign Investments

ECB Hedging, Reporting, Refinancing and Equity Conversion Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: ECB Hedging, Reporting, Refinancing and Equity Conversion Cases
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Topic External Commercial Borrowings and Foreign Investments

Foreign-Investment Routes, Investors, Entities and Instruments

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0 Assets Open Topic: Foreign-Investment Routes, Investors, Entities and Instruments
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Topic External Commercial Borrowings and Foreign Investments

Sectoral Caps, Pricing, NDI Rules, Pledge and Reporting Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: Sectoral Caps, Pricing, NDI Rules, Pledge and Reporting Cases
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Topic Risks in Foreign Trade and Role of ECGC

Foreign-Trade Risks, Mitigation and Export Credit Insurance

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0 Assets Open Topic: Foreign-Trade Risks, Mitigation and Export Credit Insurance
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Topic Risks in Foreign Trade and Role of ECGC

ECGC Policies, Bank Guarantees, Policyholder Duties and Claims

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0 Assets Open Topic: ECGC Policies, Bank Guarantees, Policyholder Duties and Claims
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Topic EXIM Bank, RBI, FEMA, FEDAI and Other Institutions

EXIM Bank, RBI Exchange Control, FEMA and FEDAI Roles

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0 Assets Open Topic: EXIM Bank, RBI Exchange Control, FEMA and FEDAI Roles
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Topic EXIM Bank, RBI, FEMA, FEDAI and Other Institutions

ADR, GDR, FCCB and Institutional Application Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: ADR, GDR, FCCB and Institutional Application Cases
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Topic International Financial Services Centres and GIFT City

IFSC, GIFT City, IFSCA and IFSC Banking Units

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0 Assets Open Topic: IFSC, GIFT City, IFSCA and IFSC Banking Units
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Topic Technology in International Banking

Digital Platforms, Fintech Channels and Adoption Challenges

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0 Assets Open Topic: Digital Platforms, Fintech Channels and Adoption Challenges
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Topic Technology in International Banking

Blockchain-Based International Trade Process and Cases

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0 Assets Open Topic: Blockchain-Based International Trade Process and Cases