Macroprudential Policy Implementation Academy

The in-person component of the course will be held at the European University Institute (EUI) premises in Florence, Italy, from 2 to 4 December 2026.

These in-person sessions will be complemented by online activities

• Ahead of the course, from 18 November 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 11 December 2026, from 12:00 to 13:35 CET, 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.

• 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

Wednesday, 18 November – Online 

Recorded lectures to be studied before the course in Florence

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

Wednesday, 2 December – Residential

In-person lectures are given during the course in Florence and after the course:

• Module 4: Introduction to the course and ice-breaking
• Module 5: Capital-based macroprudential instruments
• Module 6: Macroprudential instruments for real estate

Thursday, 3 December – Residential

In-person lectures are given during the course in Florence and after the course:

• Module 7: Impact of Macroprudential Policies
• Module 8: Macroprudential policy beyond banking

Friday, 4 December – Residential

In-person lectures are given during the course in Florence and after the course:

• Module 9: Impact of Macroprudential Policies
• Module 10: Macroprudential policy beyond banking

Friday, 11 December – Online

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

FULL FEES, applicable from 1 August 2026 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.

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.

€ 807,50 – 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.