This seminar is aimed primarily at those who wish to increase their understanding of how financial markets function. Topics: - an introduction to the relevant theory; - expert overviews of key markets and topics; - financial market regulation; and - an in-depth examination of a particular market...

This event is an introduction to some of the techniques in Bayesian econometrics which can be useful for modelling and forecasting in central banks. It will provide an overview of the theory and then focus on practical implementation through computer-based exercises. The seminar will be taught...

This one-week seminar will introduce central bankers to economic modelling techniques for monetary policy purposes by reviewing various modelling approaches: theoretical models of the dynamic stochastic general equilibrium type and estimated time-series models, including (semi) structural...

This one-week event will provide a rigorous overview of the foundations of empirical finance and an exposition of selected topics vital to central bank analysis. Topics: - the construction and analysis of yield curves and other term structures; - the use of option prices to infer probability...

In this seminar, we review how central banks, and the Bank of England in particular, discharge their financial stability and macroprudential policy functions. Topics: - the role of the Bank of England and its Financial Policy Committee in the new framework for financial stability; -...

This seminar offers participants with expertise in this field the opportunity to review and discuss the many aspects of resolution regimes, including the latest policy developments and operational challenges in a domestic and a cross-border context. Topics: - a stock-take on the implementation...

This one-week seminar introduces participants to some of the basic econometric tools that are relevant for this key purpose. The event will combine lectures on introductory econometric theory with a heavy focus on practical exercises on each topic. The following topics are likely to be...

This seminar considers the questions now confronting central banks: what lessons have we learned from the crisis? Is inflation targeting sufficient? What are the linkages between monetary policy and macroprudential policy, and between monetary and fiscal policy? Topics: - experience of inflation...

This event will provide an overview of liquidity forecasting techniques and how a central bank should respond to the differing challenges of a surplus or a shortage of liquidity. Topics: - an analysis of the central bank’s balance sheet, including currency in circulation, government balances...

In this two-day seminar, we aim to consider current problems with regulatory data management, and possibilities for its improvement. The following key topics are likely to be covered: - the appropriate dimensions and attributes of data for capturing systemic risk; - legal challenges and other...