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SUMMARY

The Battle of the Banks Africa program is unique, with the simulated environment and competition encouraging Africa’s Young Bankers to get involved, and interact with their colleagues on how best to manage their bank.

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The Bank Management Simulation Program provides participants with a broad perspective on the business of banking. By taking on the role of the management team of a virtual bank for the duration of four financial quarters, participants of the Battle of the Banks (BOTB) become familiar with the products and the activities of a full-service bank.

Whilst interacting with the banking simulation that is close to reality, participants get to experience the impact that the economy, regulations as well as the competition have on the financial performance of a bank. Decisions are also made on the mitigation of some key risks facing banks today. The simulation program provides a powerful and engaging learning experience set in the context of the current banking environment. Participants develop skills and insights focusing on what it takes to manage a full-service bank successfully in today’s competitive and volatile marketplace.

BATTLE OF THE BANKS AFRICA 2026

LIVE WEBINAR SCHEDULE AND OUTLINES

You will find each LIVE webinar invitation embedded in the ICAP Academy. Please make sure you attend all the LIVE events during the program.

PLEASE NOTE STARTING TIME OF LIVE WEBINARS WILL BE CONFIRMED.

Session 1
15 Jul 2026 - 9:30am CAT
  • Introduction and game outline
  • Where to find information and course materials
  • Communication channels
  • Meet your lead facilitator and Central Banker for the Game.
  • ProBanker setup, registration, and introduction
  • In-class exercises using ProBanker Simulation
Session 2
22 Jul 2026 - 9:30am CAT
  • Topic discussion with practical case studies
  • Introduction to ISP and benefits
  • Opening of Practice Round (2 Financial Quarters) with ISP
    • Trial Q1 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 (13h00 CAT)
    • Tial Q1 Decision Deadline: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 (21h00 CAT)
Session 3
29 Jul 2026 - 9:30am CAT
  • Review of Practice Q1 period
  • ISP for Practice Q2
    • Trial Q2 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 (13h00 CAT)
    • ISP Trial Announcement: Wednesday, 29 July 2026 (13h00 CAT)
    • ISP Trial Deadline: Monday, 03 August 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Tial Q2 Decision Deadline: Tuesday, 04 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
Session 4
05 Aug 2026 - 9:30am CAT
  • Live webinar – Review and insights to the practice rounds
  • Topic discussion with practical assignments
  • Opening of Competition and ISP
    • Q1 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 (13h00 CAT)
    • Q1 ISP Announcement: Wednesday, 05 August 2026
    • Q1 ISP Deadline: Thursday, 06 August 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q1 Decision Deadline: Friday, 07 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q2 SENS Announcement: Friday, 07 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q2 ISP Announcement: Friday, 07 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q2 ISP Deadline: Monday, 10 August 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q2 Decision Deadline: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
Session 5
12 Aug 2026 - 9:30am CAT
  • Review and insights of Q1 and Q2
  • Topical discussion
  • Competition status
    • Q3 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 12 August 2026 (13h00 CAT)
    • Q3 ISP Announcement: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
    • Q3 ISP Deadline: Thursday, 13 August 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q3 Decision Deadline: Friday, 14 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q4 SENS Announcement: Friday, 14 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q4 ISP Announcement: Friday, 14 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q4 ISP Deadline: Monday, 17 August 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q4 Decision Deadline: Tuesday, 18 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
Session 6
19 Aug 2026 - 9:30am CAT
  • Review and insights of Q3 & Q4
  • Topical discussion
  • Competition status
    • Central Bank Q5 SENS announcement: 22 May 2024 (16h00 CAT)
    • Q5 decision deadline: Friday, 24 May 2024 (18h00 CAT)
    • Central Bank Q6 SENS announcement: Friday, 24 May (18h05 CAT)
    • Q6 decision deadline: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 (18h00)
Session 7 - Semi Finals
26 Aug 2026 - 9:30am CAT
  • Review and insights of Q5 & Q6
  • Topic discussion
  • Announcement of top teams to Qualify for the Grand Finale
  • Competition status – ISP not incl.
    • Q7 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 (13h00 CAT)
    • Q7 ISP Announcement: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
    • Q7 ISP Deadline: Thursday, 27 August 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q7 Decision Deadline: Friday, 28 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q8 SENS Announcement: Friday, 28 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q8 ISP Announcement: Friday, 28 August 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q8 ISP Deadline: Monday, 31 August 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q8 Decision Deadline: Tuesday, 01 September 2026 (21h00 CAT) 26 Aug 2026 7 9:30am CAT
Session 8 - FINAL
02 Sep 2026 - 9:30am CAT
  • 4 Financial Quarter shootout (New balance sheets)
    • Q1 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 02 September 2026 (13h00 CAT)
    • Q1 Deadline: Wednesday, 09 September 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q2 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 09 September 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q2 Deadline: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q3 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q3 ISP Deadline: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Q4 SENS Announcement: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 (21h00 CAT)
    • Q4 ISP Deadline: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 (18h00 CAT)
    • Preparation of board packs
    • LIVE Supervisory Board Presentation and Awards evening: Saturday, 05 July 2026

PRICING

1 Team Entry

(4 Members)

$3,299
($825 per Member)
2 Team Entry
(8 Members)
$5,949

($743 per Member)
(Save $656)

3 Team Entry
(12 Members)
$8,199

($679 per Member)
(Save $1,752)

Bonus Material
Receive 2 FREE e-learning courses when you register.
Package
What’s Included
Price
An Introduction to Assets and Liabilities
This course explores the issues and challenges of Asset and Liability Management for bank risk managers, auditors, and regulators. It emphasizes practical advantages and disadvantages of risk measurement and management tools and techniques, using samples of best practice risk reports.
Value of $399
An Introduction to Basel II and III
This course provides a detailed overview of the history of the Basel Accords. It describes the regulatory tools that are available in Basel II and the risks that are covered and not covered, while also explaining the ICAAP and capital management.
Value of $399
REPO Primer – Understanding, managing and using REPOS
This course provides a practical step-by-step guide to understanding and operationalizing a repo transaction
Value of $299
THE RESULTS ARE IN!!!

2023 WINNERS

See who the winners were in the clash of Africa’s banking giants,
of the 8-week business simulation challenge!

BATTLE OF THE BANKS AFRICA 2024
AWARDS And PRIZES
FIRST PRIZE
  • The winning institution receives FREE team entry in BOB2027 valued $2996.
  • A floating trophy for the institution.
  • Individual winners’ trophies and Certificates.
  • Each team member receives coupon to the value of $2000 from ICAP Academy.
Second Prize
  • Silver Medals & Certificates.
  • Each member receives a coupon to the value of $1000 from ICAP Academy.
Third Prize
  • Bronze Medals & Certificates.
  • Each member receives a coupon to the value of $500 from ICAP Academy.
Other AwARDs
  • Most Aggressive Bank – ($250 coupon value to each team member from ICAP Academy).
  • Most Conservative Bank – ($250 coupon value to each team member from ICAP Academy).
  • Best Team Presentation – ($250 coupon value to each team member from ICAP Academy).
  • Best Risk Managed Bank – ($250 coupon value to each team member from ICAP Academy).

Other Prizes include recognition for The Most Aggressive Bank (Semi-Final), The Most Conservative Bank and The Best Bank Presentation (Final).