Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IMF face-to-face courses held in Washington, DC and our regional training centers have been cancelled until further notice. In light of the evolving nature of the outbreak, we are unable to confirm when or if the courses will be rescheduled. However, the IMF is offering some courses virtually. Please visit our website regularly for up-to-date course information.Financial Sector Policies (FSP)
This course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, begins with an overview of how risks are transmitted within and between the financial and real sectors. Participants then examine the design and impact of financial sector policies for mitigating vulnerabilities by starting with the rationale for both microprudential and macroprudential policies. The interactions between macroeconomic and prudential policies are also discussed. Although the emphasis is on preventive strategies, the course discusses policies to deal with distress situations. The combination of lectures, case studies, and hands-on workshops allows participants to discuss and experiment with various policies to gauge their outcomes, intended and unintended. Those who are primarily interested in risk assessment are referred to the Financial Sector Surveillance course, where that is the focus.
Target Audience
Junior to senior government officials engaged in setting policy for the financial sector, particularly the staff of central banks, financial regulators, and any other agencies involved in micro- or macroprudential oversight.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or finance, or equivalent work experience; a basic understanding of econometrics; the ability to interpret econometric results; and working knowledge of Excel. It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed the online Financial Market Analysis (FMAx) course and the Financial Sector Surveillance (FSS) course because understanding and assessing financial sector risks is important to the design of mitigating policies.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Identify channels through which shocks are transmitted between the financial sector and the real economy, and within and between financial systems.
- Analyze relevant micro- and macroprudential policies, how they are likely to interact with other policies, and any possible unintended consequences.
- Recommend macroprudential tools to prevent and mitigate systemic risk and identify likely specific implementation challenges.
- Assess the effectiveness of microprudential and macroprudential policies.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2020 | October 30, 2020 | Antigua, Guatemala | OT 20.06V | Spanish | Invitation |
| October 26, 2020 | November 6, 2020 | Vienna, Austria | JV 20.34 | English | Cancelled |
| November 9, 2020 | November 20, 2020 | Ebene, Mauritius | AT 20.09V | English (French) | Apply online by September 25, 2020 |
| March 8, 2021 | March 12, 2021 | Bridgetown, Barbados | OT 21.05V | English | Invitation |
| April 19, 2021 | April 30, 2021 | Washington D.C., United States | OT 21.01V | Spanish | Apply online by March 12, 2021 |
Virtual - Financial Sector Surveillance (FSS)
English, November 2-6, 2020, Vienna, Austria
Apply online by September 20, 2020
Virtual - Financial Development and Financial Inclusion (FDFI)
English, November 16-27, 2020, Singapore, Singapore
Apply online by September 21, 2020
Virtual - Economic Issues in Regional Integration (ERI)
English (French), October 12-23, 2020, Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by September 23, 2020
Virtual - Fiscal Frameworks (FF)
English (French), October 26, 2020 - November 6, 2020, Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by September 23, 2020
Virtual - Financial Sector Policies (FSP)
English (French), November 9-20, 2020, Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by September 25, 2020