Is cash a thing of the past? Certainly not! It is an important means of payment and will remain so in the future. A central bank should be well prepared in this respect. In this age of automation and digitalisation, it is important to address the right questions and make adjustments for the future. The CIC has an interesting proposal relating to this issue.

Looking back at 30 years of central bank cooperation. What we can see is that key issues remain while the focus shifts.

A lack of data is making it very difficult to estimate probabilities of default. Experts from 13 countries discussed different approaches, from the factoring in of certain variables to the development of algorithms. Only time will tell which of these will win out in practice.

On 11 October 2023, we will be turning our attention to gold. Register now for the online course.

As of 2022 we have been offering a new course format called “Current Focus”. Here we focus on current topics in a short virtual meeting. Apply now for our event in December entitled “Macroeconomic projection for Germany”

All course information in one place – from registration to feedback.

Ceremonies took place to formally mark two changes of office, each with around 50 guests. The new Bundesbank representatives are Thomas Notheis in Mumbai and Alexander Lieber in São Paulo.

Starting in June, you will be able to participate in our new web-seminars each week. Sign up now – the number of participants is limited.

Closing event for the successful EU twinning project “Support to regulation of financial services” with distinguished guests held in Podgorica, Montenegro during the coronavirus pandemic.

The new online courses have been up and running for three months. Marcus Haas, advisor on banking supervision, gives us a personal insight into the new normal.