Studia Monetaria lectures for the general public at the Bank of Finland Museum, spring 2010

The Studia Monetaria lecture series will continue in the spring of 2010. The lectures deal with the Bank of Finland's and the Financial Supervisory Authority’s (FIN-FSA) operational sectors and histories. The lectures are given by leading experts in their fields, from the Bank of Finland and the Financial Supervisory Authority. 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.

9 February 2010
How to read news about monetary policy
Communication as an instrument of monetary policy
Mika Pösö, Head of Communications, Bank of Finland

9 March 2010
IMF – ogre or saviour?
The expanding role of the International Monetary Fund in the global economy
Olli-Pekka Lehmussaari, Adviser to the Board, Bank of Finland

16 March 2010
Moral hazard and financial markets
What can we learn from the financial crisis?
Jukka Vauhkonen, Economist, Bank of Finland

13 April 2010
Current economic outlook for the Finnish financial sector
The financial sector in light of recent data
Sampo Alhonsuo, Chief Analyst, Financial Supervisory Authority

20 April 2010
Topical issues on the economy and financial markets
Erkki Liikanen, Governor, Bank of Finland

27 April 2010
What kind of protection do investors need?
Jarmo Parkkonen, Head of Department, Financial Supervisory Authority

For further information, please contact Jaakko Koskentola, Curator of the Bank of Finland Museum, telephone +358 010 19 5702.