Crisis Preparedness Program (CFS Level 1)

Certified Financial Supervisor (CFS) Level 1: Crisis Preparedness Program

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Toronto, Ontario
May 26th - May 30th, 2025
09:00AM - 05:00PM

(Timezone: EST)

Eastern Standard Time UTC - 5

Chuin Hwei Ng

Senior Program Director

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Program Description

A week-long in-person program that will act as a wonderful opportunity for supervisors to learn from Toronto Centre program leaders, as well as to network and learn from their international peers whilst studying the key concepts and practices of crisis preparedness.

Practice using processes of contingency planning and choosing among possible resolution options for dealing with failing financial institutions.

Participants will be able to:

  • Gain tools to assist in the surveillance of the financial sector and take necessary measures when alerted to an impending crisis
  • Practice using processes of contingency planning and choosing among possible resolution options for dealing with failing financial institutions
  • Coordinate with supervisors, central banks, deposit insurers and other authorities during a crisis, both nationally and internationally
  • Deal with the systemic consequences of failures of financial institutions

At the end of this program, participants will be able to examine the critical components of a crisis preparedness / contingency planning guide in the event of a financial crisis, in accordance with international best practices.

For further information, please email Meghna Palit, Program Coordinator: [email protected]

Program Agenda

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The agenda for this program is available for viewing in the attachment. 

This course will be taught by Toronto Centre program leaders who have a wealth of highly relevant experience to share with participants in order to help them carry out their work in line with international best practices and to address challenges that they may encounter in their supervisory and regulatory work. 

More details on the presenters will be provided at a later date. Please access more information about the CFS designation here.

QUIZZES AND EXAMS

Quizzes and an examination will be administered during the program. Daily multiple-choice quizzes test theoretical knowledge, while a final exam tests practical applications of the program content. Participants must pass the quiz and final exam in order to proceed along the CFS journey. 

PROGRAM FEE

Participants from ODA* Countries

Regular fee: US$2,400

Early bird fee: US$1,850 (available until January 31, 2025)

Participants from Non-ODA Countries

Program fee: US$2,700

No early bird discount is available

*Please refer to the Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients list here.

Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs in Toronto.

Please check the Government of Canada website to confirm documents required to enter Canada.

REQUIRED PRE-READING

Pre-reading will be required. Materials will be sent out to registered participants at least two weeks before the program starts.

REGISTRATION

This program is open for registrations. 

Who Should Attend

  • Middle/senior-level supervisors and regulators with responsibilities in supervision of the banking, securities, insurance, or pensions sectors or managing financial stability and financial surveillance
  • Central bankers involved in monetary policy and operations
  • Staff of deposit insurance corporations and Ministry officials responsible for financial stability

This is a mandatory Level 1 program for the Certified Financial Supervisor (CFS) designation. The program is also open to individuals not wishing to pursue the designation.

Topics Covered
  • Tools for financial sector surveilance
  • Strategies for managing impending crises
  • Contingency planning and resolution options
  • National and international coordination with partners and authorities
  • Systemic consequences of failures of financial institutions
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