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 central bank officials working in the area of financial stability. Participants should have a sound understanding of the surveillance and analysis of systemic risk and macroprudential policy. Input from participants on current developments in their home countries is appreciated. 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.

This course is aimed at banking supervisors. They should have a thorough understanding of the supervisory initiatives and innovation strategy at their central bank or supervisory authority and actively share their knowledge with the other participants in the panel. Active participation, such as in the form of a short presentation on one of these topics, and willingness to share their own experiences and national approaches is mandatory.

Mid-level central bank officials working in the area of monetary analysis and/or financial market analysis. Potential candidates who wish to apply for the course should have a sound understanding of macroeconomic theory and are expected to be familiar with basic econometrics as well as commonly used modelling techniques. Knowledge of matlab is preferred. Whilst our specialists will primarily report on practices within the Deutsche Bundesbank, participants of this course will also be encouraged to actively engage with each other and, where appropriate, prepare presentations in workshops and exercises to provide insights into the respective frameworks of their own countries.

Central bank managers and experts in the field of innovations in cashless payments.

This online course is aimed at more experienced experts wishing to expand their knowledge and learn about the approach taken in Europe, including a close-up look at the Bundesbank, but also at “newcomers” in central banks’ cash departments who would like to start out by gaining an in-depth overview of the field.

Mid-level to senior banking supervisors from central banks and supervisory authorities. Basic knowledge of the Basel framework is essential. Participants should also be familiar with the supervisory policies at their institution and be prepared to actively contribute to discussions.

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.

The course is aimed at data-savvy central bankers, regulators and supervisors in areas such as information technology and statistics, or research departments interested in implementing machine learning methods.