Managing the Central Bank's Balance Sheet and Reserves

The central bank's balance sheet is the most powerful tool for implementing policy, managing financial stability, and executing the core functions of the institution. This advanced course provides a detailed, practical examination of the central bank balance sheet's structure, focusing particularly on the management of its foreign currency and gold reserves. Participants will learn how monetary and policy decisions impact the balance sheet, explore advanced portfolio management techniques for reserves, and address the complex accounting, legal, and risk management challenges inherent in safeguarding public assets while fulfilling the central bank's mandate in an increasingly volatile global environment.