Central Bank Law Essentials
Banking principles demand mastery of core legal frameworks, from operational protocols and decision autonomy to foundational mandates.
Banking principles demand mastery of core legal frameworks, from operational protocols and decision autonomy to foundational mandates.
This comprehensive course from the IMF Legal Department explores the fundamental legal frameworks governing central banks. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of central bank establishment, mandates, decision-making structures, and operational frameworks. The curriculum covers critical areas including monetary policy, crisis management, macroprudential oversight, and payment systems. Through video lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, learners will develop skills in analyzing and improving central bank legislation. The course emphasizes international good practices and provides practical examples from countries at various stages of economic development. Interactive elements include engagement with global participants and course staff through discussion forums.
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What you'll learn
Identify key legal components required in central bank legislation and understand international best practices
Interpret and apply legal principles in domestic central banking contexts
Analyze and evaluate domestic central bank legislation against global standards
Develop recommendations for improving central bank legal frameworks
Explain and defend proposed amendments to central bank legislation
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of central bank legal frameworks. It covers essential topics including legal establishment of central banks, their mandates, decision-making structures, autonomy, and operational aspects. The curriculum explores monetary and exchange rate policy, crisis management functions, macroprudential oversight, and payment systems. Participants learn through video lectures, real-world examples, and interactive discussions, gaining practical insights from international banking practices.
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MF Senior Counsel and Financial Law Expert
Wouter Bossu currently serves as Senior Counsel in the Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund, where he brings extensive expertise in central banking law, financial markets regulation, and financial stability frameworks. A Belgian national, his academic credentials include degrees in law from Leuven and business administration from Louvain-la-Neuve. Before joining the IMF, he gained valuable experience working in the legal departments of both the Belgian Central Bank and the European Central Bank, developing a deep understanding of monetary and financial law. His specialized knowledge encompasses the legal frameworks governing central banking operations, financial market regulations, and financial stability mechanisms. At the IMF, he plays a crucial role in providing legal advice on matters related to monetary policy, financial sector regulation, and central bank operations, while also contributing to the development of legal frameworks that support financial stability across IMF member countries.
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Distinguished IMF Senior Counsel and European Financial Law Expert
Hans Weenink currently serves as Senior Counsel in the Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund, specializing in central bank governance, payment system oversight, and European law. His extensive career in financial law includes a significant role as Deputy Head of the Financial Law Division at the European Central Bank's Legal Department, where he focused on governance, institutional law, monetary policy, payment systems, and EU competition law. Before joining the IMF, he gained valuable experience at De Nederlandsche Bank working on governance issues and the legal preparation for the European Monetary Union. His career path also includes service at the European Commission as a competition lawyer and early experience at the Dutch Ministry of Finance. Weenink's academic foundation was established at the University of Utrecht, where he studied law. His comprehensive expertise in European financial law and central banking makes him a key figure in shaping international financial legal frameworks and policy development
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