Navigating bank boards: Competences, skills, and tools

Modules will be confirmed soon.

The course faculty will be made available soon.

The keynote speaker for this training will be confirmed soon.

Who should apply?

Participants profile:

• Banks’ Non-Executive Directors (current and prospective)
• Board secretaries and secretariat officers
• Members of board committees
• Regulatory and government affairs managers
• Board Advisory consultants

The BBA program puts a high priority on participant diversity, also in geographic terms. Our intention is for participants to interact and discuss with peers to get a valuable learning, sharing and networking experience thanks to an outstanding international faculty of regulators, supervisors, and academics together with bank and finance professionals.

 How to apply?

You need to complete an online application form.
Upon creating an account at the Robert Schuman Centre Services Portal, your credentials (username and password) will allow you to fill in your application. The application includes biographical information, information related to your professional background, and contact information.

Eligibility and Requirements include:

• Attendees are expected to participate in the programme actively.
• Applicants should have some experience as regards bank business and strategic bank decisions.
• Applicants should be already sitting on Boards as independent members (current and prospective).
• Applicants should ideally sit in Risk Committees.
• The course will be offered in English.

Applying early increases your chance of being accepted, seats are limited to ensure interactivity and high-quality training.

Accommodation 

Recommended hotels nearby the EUI:

• Hotel Villa La Stella
• Pensione Bencista

Recommended hotels in downtown Florence:

• Hotel Cellai
• Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
• Hotel Rosso 23

Suggested restaurants in Florence city centre

• Restaurant Accademia – Ph. +39  055 217343
• Restaurant Cucina Torcicoda – Ph. +39 055 265 4329
• Finisterrae – Ph. +39 0552638675
• Il Vezzo – Ph. +39 055 281096
• Osteria di Giovanni – Ph. + 39 055 284897

Wi-Fi

On arrival, participants will be provided with temporary wi-fi access for the whole duration of the course.

For general queries: fbf@eui.eu

GENERAL INFORMATION ON LOCAL TRANSPORT

From Florence airport:

Florence airport is located 8 km from the city centre, approximately 30 minutes by taxi or bus. Taxis can be found outside the arrivals terminal; no reservation is needed. A taxi ride from the airport costs about €20 and takes approximately 25/30 minutes.

A tramway (line T2) connects the airport to the city centre. Trains leave from the airport terminal and take 20 minutes to the main railway station. One-way tickets can be bought from vending machines for €1.50.

From the central railway station:

Take bus n. 7 at the bus stop Stazione Nazionale in the direction “Fiesole Piazza Mino”, get off at the stop ‘San Domenico 01’. For bus routes and timetables consult the official timetable.

Bus tickets are sold outside the railway station, at Autolinee Toscane ticket kiosks and vending machines, tobacconists (tabacchi), newspaper kiosks (edicole), and most cafes (bar). They must be bought before boarding and stamped using the machine on the bus. A ticket costs €1.50 and it is valid for 90 minutes. Bus tickets can be purchased also on board (€ 2.50), but the driver is not obliged to give change.

Private car

From the A1 Milano-Napoli (Autostrada del Sole), take the Firenze Sud exit and follow directions to the city centre/Stadio. Follow the directions to the stadium (Stadio), then for Fiesole. San Domenico is on the main road to Fiesole.

The EUI has several free parking areas available all over the Campus.