Training Offer: Seminars & Workshops

ATTF offers a large variety of topical seminars and workshops. A list of topics with a short description of the objectives, target group and content is given hereafter. These elements are only indicative. They can be adapted according to specific wishes or contexts. Additional topics can also be offered on request if the relevant expert is available within ATTF’s portfolio.

The methodology used is generally a mix of theoretical presentation, exercises, case studies and best practices descriptions. It is aimed to be highly interactive. The methodology can also be adapted according to specific wishes or contexts.

As of 2008, all the seminars and workshops have to be validated at technical and pedagogical levels by specialists from quality committees.

In principle, seminars and workshops offered are designed to be held in foreign countries. however, on request, they can be held in Luxembourg for groups of participants of foreign countries. The seminars/workshop are given in English. On request of a counterpart, they can be given in another language, for example French. This depends however on availability of experts. If an interpretation (simultaneous or sequential) is needed, the cost is borne by the counterpart.

The topics hereafter are presented to the audience according to factors such as the expert, the economic, technical and cultural context of the concerned country. The various topics offered are structured according to three themes: context, management and technical matters. This list is not exhaustive.

Context Matters European         . EU financial framework and directives          . EU institutional framework          . European economic integration          . European monetary system  General International         . International financial markets          . Sovereign capital markets and international credit risks  Luxembourg         . Luxembourg financial centre

Management Matters Control, Performance, Risks         . Banking performance and quality management          . Compliance          . Corporate governance          . E-banking, managerial approach          . External and internal audit  Financial Structure         . Analysis of banking institutions          . Assets and liabilities management  General         . Branch management          . Branches network management  Human resources         . Human resources management          . Leadership and team building          . Managerial skills  Marketing         . Banking research and strategic planning          . Banking strategy and bank organisation          . Marketing and strategic planning          . Marketing in banking

Microfinance Microfinance         . Micro-firms balance sheet analysis          . Microfinance concepts (credit and insurance)          . Microfinance simulation game

Technical Matters Credits and investments         . Basel II          . Credit management and assessment          . Financial analysis of a bank          . Financial engineering          . International accounting standards          . Portfolio management          . Prevention of money laundering          . Project finance          . Risk management          . SME's Balance sheet analysis  General         . Linking all key banking functions          . Payment and securities settlement systems  Products         . E-banking products          . Insurance products          . Money markets operations          . New financial products : derivatives  Soft matters         . Communication skills          . Customer relationship management          . Effective selling  Wealth management         . Investment and pension funds          . Portfolio Management          . Private banking