This course is aimed at employees responsible for reserve management at the policymaking, operational or risk control level. Participants should have a sound knowledge of portfolio management so that they can share their experiences and actively contribute to discussions.

The expert panel is aimed at experienced members of central banks’ anti-counterfeiting units requiring a detailed understanding of techniques for successfully combating the circulation of counterfeit money. Participants are expected to make an active contribution to the discussions and will be invited to present and discuss their own topics or cases.

Policymakers in banking supervision, on-site and off-site supervisors, IT auditors. Participants should have at least an intermediate understanding of banking supervision and ICT.

The course is designed for staff working in information technology, statistics or research departments at central banks and regulatory and supervisory authorities with an interest in applying machine learning methods with Python. It is not aimed at those who already have extensive and advanced knowledge of Python.

Indeed, little prior knowledge is expected, and the necessary Python skills are covered at the beginning, making the course suitable for previously inexperienced staff. It may be interesting for those who wish to switch from the programming language R to Python.

Mid to senior-level banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities.

This course is aimed at those new to roles in a central bank’s cash or IT department who would like to start out by gaining an overview of the field, through to more experienced experts and project managers wishing to expand their knowledge and learn about the Bundesbank’s approach.

This online course is aimed at colleagues in central banks and supervisory authorities who are interested in understanding the content and implementation of the Basel Core Principles. It is especially useful for colleagues working in banking supervision or financial stability. 

The course is designed for mid-level and senior employees of central banks. A solid background in payment clearing and settlement issues is essential for constructive and productive participation in the course. Participants should be familiar with the payment system policy and practices applied in their home countries. Additionally, they will be invited to take an active part in the discussions and case studies, covering topics such as T2S, oversight and innovations.

This course is aimed at banking supervisors involved in the implementation of the Basel framework. A good knowledge of the revised framework is essential for participation. Participants should also be familiar with the supervision policies and practices of their home countries’ financial systems and be prepared to actively contribute to discussions, e.g. by giving presentations.

This expert panel is aimed at central bank managers and experts in the areas of innovation and digitalisation, strategic offices and IT at their organisations, as well as observers of developments in fintech and anyone interested or involved in this field.

The expert panel will serve as a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge. Participants will be asked to actively contribute to the panel, e.g. by giving a presentation.