Macroprudential Policy Implementation Academy

• Gain an overview of the type, scope and use of macroprudential instruments
• Become familiar with the institutional framework, objectives and instruments of macroprudential policy in the European Union
• Learn to apply certain macroprudential instruments in real-life cases
• Understand calibration dilemmas
• Become exposed to lessons learned of macroprudential policy
• Draw conclusions from past experiences for the non-bank financial sector

The in-person component of the course will be held at the European University Institute (EUI) premises in Florence, Italy, from 6 to 8 October 2025.

These in-person sessions will be complemented by online activities

• Ahead of the course, from 22 September participants will gain access to three self-paced online modules, consisting of video lectures (total duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes) and reading materials.
• After the course, a concluding live online class will take place on 20 October 2025, from 12:00 to 13:35 CET (date to be confirmed), allowing for final interactions with instructors and fellow participants.

The materials in this Academy require 20 hours to be completed.

The exact duration for participants depends on previous experience and time devoted to each activity, including optional.

Monday, 22 September – Online 

9:00 Opening of the online platform. Access to the following modules: 

• Module 1: Objectives and Concepts of Macroprudential Policy
• Module 2: Capital-based macroprudential instruments
• Module 3: Liquidity instruments and systemic liquidity

Monday, 6 October – EUI Premises, Florence 

10:00 – 10:30 Module 4.1 – Kick off session 

10:30 – 11:15 Module 4.2 – Macroprudential policy: introduction, objectives, concepts 

11:30 – 11:45 Coffee break 

11:45 – 12:45 Module 5.1 – Macroprudential policy action after the pandemic

12:45 – 13:45 Lunch 

13:45 – 14:45 Module 5.2 – Exercise: Case study on capital-based instruments

14:45 – 15:30 Module 6.1 – Macroprudential instruments for real estate: Part I

15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break 

16:00 – 16:45 Module 6.2 – Macroprudential instruments for real estate: Part II

16:45 – 17:45 Module 6.3 – Exercise: Case study on real estate-related instruments 

17:45 – 18:45 Cocktail in Lower Loggia 

Tuesday, 7 October – EUI Premises, Florence 

9:30 – 10:30 Module 7.1 – Impact assessment and evaluation

10:30 – 11:30 Module 7.2 – Cost-benefit analysis 

11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break 

12:00 – 12:45 Module 7.3 – Two examples of impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis 

12:45 – 14:00 Lunch 

14:00 – 15:00 Module 8.1 – Global dimensions of macroprudential policymaking

15:00 – 16:00 Module 8.2 – Capital flows, macroprudential, and capital account management tools 

16:00 – 16:30 Coffee break 

16:30 – 17:30 Module 8.3 – Exercise

17:30 -18:30 Guided tour of the Badia Fiesolana 

Wednesday, 8 October – EUI Premises, Florence 

9:00 – 10:00 Module 9.1 – Macroprudential policy beyond banking (part 1) 

10:00 – 11:00 Module 9.2 – Macroprudential policy beyond banking (part 2) 

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break 

11:30 – 12:30 Module 9.3 – Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI): An introduction 

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch 

13:30 – 14:30 Module 10.1 – The concept of macroprudential stance

14:30 – 15:00 Module 10.2 – Macroprudential policy stance in practice

(TBC) Monday, 20 October – Online  

12:00 – 13:35 Closing lecture and roundtable discussion

FULL FEES applicable from 24 June onwards*:

€ 950 – Academics
€ 2100 – Public sector
€ 2300 – 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 23 June COB:

Participants are eligible for the below early bird discount if they register and pay by 23 June 2025. Please note that those who wish to pay a reduced fee for academics must send proof of academic status to fbf@eui.eu in order to verify their eligibility.

€ 855 – Early bird academic*/ € 950 full fee (from 24 June)
€ 1890 – Early bird public sector / € 2100 full fee (from 24 June)
€ 2070 – Early bird private sector / € 2300 full fee (from 24 June)

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

A group discount is available for institutions registering three or more participants. To qualify, the names of all participants must be submitted together in a single email to FBF. Please note that this offer cannot be applied retroactively to individual registrations completed at different times. 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.

€ 807,5 – Group discount academic
€ 1785 – Group discount public sector
€ 1955 – Group discount 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 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.