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The series of Studia Monetaria lectures, held at the Bank of Finland Museum, will continue in the autumn of 2010. The lectures deal with the Bank of Finland’s and the Financial Supervisory Authority’s (FIN-FSA) operational sectors and history. The lectures are given by leading experts in their respective fields, all of whom work at the Bank or FIN-FSA. The lectures are intended for the general public, and participation does not require any particular background knowledge.
The lectures are open to everyone and are free of charge. All of them will be in Finnish and will be held on Tuesdays at 5.30–7.00 pm at the Bank of Finland Museum, Snellmaninkatu 2, Helsinki.
12 October 2010
Do you know the risks attached to your housing loan?
Borrowers’ and banks’ exposure to housing loan risks.
What are the risks right now?
What should be kept in mind in choosing a reference rate?
How can mortgage holders protect themselves against risks?
Peter Palmroos, Researcher, FIN-FSA
26 October 2010
Inflation, deflation, foreign exchange rates and interest rates – the basics of the monetary economy, Part I
Characteristics and statistical concepts of money. Monetary and exchange rate systems. Why is inflation detrimental? Is deflation an even more problematic monster? Short and long-term interest rates. Real interest rates. The connection between foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The tasks of the central bank and the basics of money. Money supply and the money multiplier process. Taxing money.
Hanna Freystätter, Economist, Bank of Finland
2 November 2010
Should I invest in index-linked bonds, mutual funds or unit-linked insurance?
Comparing the characteristics of different investment products. Where can I obtain information on investment products? What matters should I pay attention to in making my choice?
Tero Oikarinen and Johanna Örndahl, Market Experts, FIN-FSA
16 November 2010
The Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)
How will the modes of payment change and develop?
Päivi Heikkinen, Head of Office, Bank of Finland
23 November 2010
Financial markets. Banks and other financial institutions and stock exchange activities – the basics of the monetary economy, Part II
Functions and structure of financial markets. Lending and financing from markets. Debt and shares. Primary and secondary markets. Financial institutions. Why should banks and insurance companies be supervised?
Helinä Laakkonen, Economist, Bank of Finland
For further information, please contact Jaakko Koskentola, Curator of the Bank of Finland Museum, telephone +358 10 19 570