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Training Course on Central Bank Operations Liquidity, Payments, and Settlements

Training Course on Central Bank Operations: Liquidity, Payments, and Settlements

Duration: 5 Days

Location: Nairobi

Course Overview
Central banks play a critical role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the financial system through the effective management of liquidity, payments, and settlement operations. These core functions underpin monetary policy transmission, financial stability, and the trust in a nation’s currency and banking infrastructure.
This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the operational frameworks and instruments used by central banks to manage systemic liquidity, facilitate interbank payments, and oversee settlement systems. It covers open market operations, standing facilities, reserve management, and the design and regulation of national payment systems, including Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and retail payment platforms.
The course also explores emerging developments such as digital payments, fintech integration, and cross-border payment initiatives, including efforts under the G20 roadmap for faster, cheaper, and more inclusive international payments. Participants will gain hands-on exposure to liquidity forecasting techniques, settlement risk analysis, and crisis response mechanisms.
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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
•Understand the central bank’s role in managing liquidity in the financial system.
•Design and analyze open market operations and standing liquidity facilities.
•Monitor and evaluate reserve requirements and interbank market operations.
•Oversee and regulate payment and settlement systems for safety and efficiency.
•Assess and mitigate operational and systemic risks in payments infrastructure.
•Apply global best practices and innovations in modern central bank operations.
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Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
•Central bank operations officers and liquidity managers
•Financial market infrastructure regulators
•Payment system specialists and fintech supervisors
•Economists and monetary operations analysts
•Treasury and back-office staff in commercial banks
•Development partners supporting central banking reforms
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Training Methodology
•Technical lectures and guided discussions by subject-matter experts
•Case studies on liquidity crises, payment disruptions, and operational failures
•Simulation of open market operations and liquidity forecasting
•Interactive sessions on payment system oversight and regulation
•Peer learning and group problem-solving exercises
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Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
•Strengthen their ability to manage liquidity using central bank tools
•Understand the structure and functioning of payment and settlement systems
•Enhance their oversight capabilities in regulating financial market infrastructure
•Improve resilience and efficiency of payment systems in line with international standards
•Develop strategic plans for modernizing central bank operational frameworks

Course Modules / Key Topics
Module 1: Fundamentals of Central Bank Operations
•Overview of central bank functions and market operations
•Liquidity types: autonomous, discretionary, and structural
•Relationship with monetary policy transmission
Module 2: Liquidity Management Tools and Frameworks
•Open Market Operations (OMO): design and execution
•Standing facilities and reserve averaging
•Liquidity forecasting and short-term interest rate control
•Case study: responding to liquidity shocks
Module 3: Payments Systems and Settlements
•RTGS systems and high-value payments
•Retail payment systems and mobile payment ecosystems
•Interbank clearing and settlement processes
•Oversight of payment system participants and operators
Module 4: Risk Management and Crisis Preparedness
•Operational, credit, and settlement risks
•Business continuity planning and cyber resilience
•Crisis management protocols and central bank backstopping roles
Module 5: Innovations and Cross-Border Payment Trends
•Digital payments and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
•Fintech, instant payment platforms, and interoperability frameworks
•Cross-border payment systems and the G20 roadmap
•Final Session: Institutional action planning for payment and liquidity modernization

Course General Information:
This course is delivered by qualified and experienced trainers with extensive expertise in their respective fields. Our training approach combines interactive theory sessions, hands-on practical activities, group work, and case studies, ensuring a dynamic and impactful learning experience.

Training Location: The sessions will be held at PROSPERAS SKILLS CENTER, Nairobi, Kenya. We also offer tailor-made group training at client-requested locations upon prior arrangement.

Certification: Upon successfully completing the training, participants will be awarded a certificate from PROSPERAS SKILLS CENTER.

Fees and Inclusions: Covers tuition, training materials, lunch, and venue. Accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged upon request.

Payment Details: Payment must be made to our bank account prior to the commencement of training. Please forward proof of payment to: trainings@prosperasskillscenter.com

For Further Inquiries: Contact us via email: trainings@prosperasskillscenter.com

Central Bank Operations: Liquidity, Payments, and Settlements

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