Portfolio Management for Central BanksFirst seminar of the Bank of Italy's 2014 annual technical cooperation seminars programme

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Bank of Italy - Rome, 26 March 2014 - 28 March 2014

The seminar on portfolio management for central banks opens the Bank of Italy's 2014 annual technical cooperation seminars programme.

This initiative presents the Bank of Italy's approach to the management of international reserves, with the aim of providing participants with the necessary tools to manage asset portfolios.

The seminar starts with an overview of the economic outlook for the euro area and a thorough review of recent developments on European financial markets. The main global currencies' portfolios are covered, with an emphasis on euro-denominated securities. Market analysis tools and diversification techniques are reviewed and applied to a selection of case studies. The seminar provides ample insights into the range of activities performed by front and back office functions. A special session is dedicated to the use of electronic trading platforms in portfolio management.

Presentations will mainly be given by experts from the Bank of Italy; contributions from a market operator are also envisaged. Furthermore, a guest will present his country's experience, in order to encourage an exchange of views from a different national perspective.

Participants are representatives from the central banks of new EU member states, EU candidates and potential candidates, countries included in the EU neighbourhood policy and other emerging economies.

Participation in the Bank of Italy's international cooperation seminars is by invitation only and is limited to central banks.