Training Program
Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIx)
This course introduces the underlying concepts, definitions, and methodology for the compilation of Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIs) aligned with the 2019 Financial Soundness Indicators Compilation Guide. Researchers, analysts, and policymakers worldwide use these indicators to monitor the soundness of the financial systems. IMF staff also rely on them for financial stability analysis and surveillance. In this course, participants learn how to use FSIs for surveillance and macro-financial analysis. Participants explore the concepts behind FSIs compilation, the data collection process and the underlying aggregation and consolidation methods. The course also covers how to apply core and additional FSIs in macro-financial analysis.
Target Audience
Officials from central banks and supervisory agencies of the financial sector working or intending to work in the compilation or analysis of financial soundness indicators (FSIs).
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a degree in economics, statistics, finance, accounting or an equivalent degree.
