Introductory Course on Monetary and Financial Statistics
INTRODUCTION
This course is designed to assist officials in the compilation of monetary and financial statistics in accordance with international best practices. The course discusses the principles of economic sectorization, the characteristics and classification of financial instruments, and valuation and other accounting issues that are relevant to the compilation of analytical accounts for the entire financial sector, comprising the central bank, other depository corporations, and other financial corporations. The course consists of lectures, workshops, and case studies that familiarize the participants with practical aspects of monetary statistics compilation, in particular with respect to the standardized report forms (SRFs) for central bank and other depository corporations. Participants are expected to make a short presentation on monetary statistics compilation issues for a depository corporation in their countries.
Introduces the fundamentals of compiling monetary statistics, with special attention to other financial corporations (OFCs). It also gives an overview of financial statistics and national accounts.