CIC-Newsletter – September 2026
International Central Bank Dialogue (CIC)

Dear subscriber,

In this newsletter, we are pleased to present our new course programme for 2027. It offers an extended range of services for central banks and supervisory authorities. In addition, we report on our special relationship with the Vatican and the 40th anniversary of our Representative Office in New York. There will also be an introduction to three new faces enhancing our international team.

We hope you enjoy reading it.

New courses in 2027: Innovation, sustainability and central bank expertise The demands placed on central banks and supervisory authorities are growing – and we are responding. For 2027, we are offering new and revised courses on current topics such as AI, sustainability and test automation. Connect internationally and secure your place! ›

Strengthening the Bundesbank’s long-standing relationship with the Holy See From President Hans Tietmeyer to the new MoU: the Bundesbank’s connection with the Vatican is founded on a special shared history. The currently focus is on common supervisory topics, training programmes and alignment with international standards. ›

Anniversary in Manhattan: Bundesbank’s Representative Office celebrates 40 years in New York The Bundesbank’s Representative Office in New York has been an important contact point for exchange between central banks and financial agents for 40 years. The anniversary was celebrated with around one hundred guests. ›

A “breath of fresh air” in the team Introducing our three new team members and their diverse areas of responsibility: Caroline Edunyah, Office Manager at the Representative Office in Brussels, Alexander Schwarz, Representative in São Paulo and Gunnar Dickfeld, senior advisor in Frankfurt. ›