Bank Resolution Academy

• Understand the historical context and core principles underpinning the EU Bank Resolution legal framework, including its objectives, regulatory foundations, and the role of key stakeholders in ensuring financial stability. 
• Assess the effectiveness of resolution tools and strategies available under the EU Bank Resolution framework, including bail-in measures, transfer tools, and resolution planning, to address financial distress and reduce systemic risks. 
• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios and case studies, examining past bank failures and resolution processes to develop practical insights into the application of resolution mechanisms and the challenges encountered in practice. 
• Differentiate between the different options within the EU Bank Resolution legal framework for significant institutions and for small and medium-sized banks. 
• Discuss the implications of liquidity risk in normal times and in the event of bank resolution actions. 
• Understand the expected changes to be introduced by the Crisis Management Deposit Insurance (CMDI) review in the EU Bank Resolution legal framework. 

This programme is designed for intermediate profiles in EU institutions, the three ESAs, ministries of finance, and central banks with at least 2 years of experience in bank resolution topics.

For those without this minimum exposure, we recommend starting with our Introduction to Bank Resolution online course, scheduled for 13 April – 15 May 2026. The programme also welcomes emerging scholars in financial topics and private sector practitioners, including representatives from trade associations, journalists, law firms, consultancies, banks, and investment funds.

Monday 21 September 2026

09:30 – 10:30 Session 0 – Presentation of the School and outline of the course, followed by an ice-breaking activity and a Tour de Table 

10:30 – 12:00 Session 1 – Background and Fundamental Trade-Offs of Bank Resolution

12:00 – 13:15 Lunch  break

 13:15 – 15:15 Session 2 – Resolution Planning and Resolvability Assessment 

 15:15 – 15:45 Coffee break 

15:45 – 16:45 Session 3 – Liquidity before and after bank resolution

16:45 – 17:00 Short break 

17:00 – 17:45    Keynote Speech by Miguel Carcaño Saenz De Cenzano, title TBC, followed by Q&A 

17:45 – 18:45 Cocktail 

Tuesday 22 September 2026

09:30 – 11:00 Session 4 – Can medium-sized banks be resolved?  

Part I – The CMDI reform and the UNIDROIT Guide on Bank Liquidation Tool 

 11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break 

11:30 – 13:00 Session 5 – Can medium-sized banks be resolved?  

 Part II – Financing and Transfer Tools 

13:00 – 14:15 Lunch and group picture 

 14:15 – 15:45 Session 6 – Group Activity: Case studies

 15:45 – 16:15 Coffee break 

16:15 – 17:30 Discussion with the Directors by Pedro Machado, Seraina Grünewald and Emiliano Tornese 

 17:30 – 18:30 Guided tour of Badia Fiesolana  

 18:30 – 19:15 Keynote Speech by Ruth Smith (Bank of England), title TBC, followed by Q&A 

19:15 – 21:00  Dinner in Sala Bandiere, at the EUI Premises 

 Wednesday 23 September 2026

 9:15 – 10:30  Session 7 – Valuation 

10:30 –11:00 Coffee Break  

11:00- 11:45  Roundtable –  Roundtable – Simplify to Compete? The Future of Banking Rules: a Comparative and Critical Analysis | moderated by Emiliano Tornese, with Seraina Grünewald, Susan Baker, Pedro Machado, Ruth Smith and Tobias Tröger

 11:45 – 13:15 Session 8, Part I – Bail-in Execution 

13:15 – 14:15 Lunch break

14:30 – 16:00  Session 8, Part II – Bail-in Execution 

 16:00 – 16:15 Conclusions and Take-aways 

FULL FEES, applicable from 19 June 2026 onwards:

€ 1000 – Academics
€ 2150 – Public sector
€ 2350 – Private sector

*Please note that the payment must be settled one week before the start of the course.

The fee includes tuition, access to all course materials and pedagogic activities, coffee and lunch breaks and social activities, as well as a certificate of attendance after the course has been completed. The fee does not include travel and accommodation expenses or other local transportation costs (taxis, private cars).

Please submit a certificate attesting your status of Professor, PhD Student or Research Associate to fbf@eui.eu before registering. FBF secretariat will provide you with a code to register. Seats for academics are limited.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (-10%), applicable until 18 June 2026 23:59:

€ 900 – Academics
€ 1935 – Public sector
€ 2115 – Private secto

GROUP DISCOUNT (-15%) for minimum 3 participants from the same institution:

The below group discount applies to 3 or more participants who register for the same course from the same institution. Those wishing to take advantage of the group discount must write an email to fbf@eui.eu, stating the full names of the proposed participants.

€ 850 – Academics
€ 1827.50 – Public sector
€ 1997.50 – Private sector

BUNDLE DISCOUNTS (-15%), always applicable:

For this request as well, applicants should contact fbf@eui.eu directly to verify that they have effectively participated in the “Introduction to Bank Resolution” course. Only confirmed participants will be eligible to receive the coupon code, as is the case for the group discount.

€ 850 – Academics
€ 1827.50 – Public sector
€ 1997.50 – Private sector

CANCELLATION POLICY

Paid registration fee is non-refundable. However, registrant substitution may be made up to 15 days before the start date of the course by contacting fbf@eui.eu.

You can find all relevant information about the course venue (Badia Fiesolana) at this link, including logistical details, the venue address, and a range of accommodation options to suit different needs.

Practical Information

For any questions, please contact us at fbf@eui.eu and/or noemi.epote@eui.eu.