The basics of Central Banking

Published on 7th of May 2026

16 November 2026 - 09:30

The objective of this four-half-day seminar is to introduce junior staff to the main roles and responsibilities of a central bank.

 

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Training Dates: November 16–19, 2026
Registration deadline: November 12, 2026
Language: English and French
Location: Online
Contact: Dorian MOREAU
Email: Support_IBFI@banque-france.fr

Content

This seminar will cover the following topics:

  • Formulation and implementation of monetary policy: operational framework (targets, instruments, actors, markets), monetary and financial statistics, decision support (analysis and research)
  • Financial stability, systemic risk, risk-based prudential supervision (capital ratio, leverage ratio, liquidity ratio), resolution of distressed banks
  • Services to the economy
  • Supervision and management of non-cash payment systems
  • Management and maintenance of physical currency 
  • Operational risk management
  • Information security and cybersecurity 
  • External communication challenges

Target audience

This seminar is open to all junior staff of central banks. 

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Updated on the 7th of May 2026