This course is aimed at central bank officials working in the area of financial stability. Participants should have a basic understanding of the surveillance and analysis of systemic risk and macroprudential policy. Input from participants on current developments in their home countries is welcome. The course may also be of interest to staff working in other central bank areas related to financial stability, such as banking supervision, monetary policy or payment systems.

On-site and off-site banking supervisors with a good knowledge of regulatory capital requirements and at least a basic understanding of mathematics and statistics. The course is aimed specifically at non-mathematicians who are interested in quantitative topics. Participants should be prepared to contribute actively to the seminar by answering questions and performing calculations, e.g. in Excel.