1. 1 INSTITUTE OF BANKING EDUCATION OF THE NATIONAL OF SLOVAKIA OF THE NATIONAL OF SLOVAKIA

2. 2 HISTORY 1 Established in 1991 under the ground of the former State Bank of Czechoslovakia In January 1993 when split of the country into two independent states took place, the IBE became organisational unit for special purposes of the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS), the Central Bank of the newly created Slovak Republic Until late 90-ties the IBE served as a centre through which transfer of banking know how and knowledge of banking was streamed into the Slovak banking sector, in form of technical assistance provided by West, well developed countries

3. 3 HISTORY 2 The IBE became fully self sustainable and developed in professional banking training and education centre providing wide scope of training, educational and development opportunities for Slovak bankers Implementation of the Distance Learning system and methodology in second half of 90-ties, development of first DL programmes, opening of the first DL course Bank Management in 1997 Developing and designing various Distance Learning programmes with different duration, aims and contents, targeted at different groups of bankers. All DL programmes are accredited by the Ministry of Education, successful participants are thus awarded certificates with the state validity.

4. 4 HISTORY 3 The IBE worked as one of the partners in the project financed by EU Leonardo da Vinci and aimed at development of common European certificate of the foundation level – the European Foundation Certificate in Banking (EFCB). To implement results of the project the IBE developed and designed preparatory course in the form of Distance Learning programme and introduced exams leading to the certificate. The IBE was accredited by the EBTN Accreditation Committee in January 2005 and since that time has run the course as well as exams regularly each year. Introduction and implementation of the Quality Management System according to the requirements of the international norm ISO 9001 in the IBE in 2000. Since that time the IBE QMS conformity to the rules, functionality and full operation have been regularly audited by internationally recognised company and the IBE continues to be the holder of the certificate

5. 5 HISTORY 4 In 2003 the IBE became Department of the NBS Headquarters with the full responsibility for the NBS employees training and development In 2004 Slovak Republic joint the European Union and the National Bank of Slovakia became member of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) – The IBE was incorporated into the existing ESCB structure and system of cooperation among ESCB central banks in the area of training as well as into the international structure of technical cooperation among central banks and the system of providing technical assistance to central banks of less developed countries

6. 6 HISTORY 5 In 2006 the IBE started to be more active also in providing training services to other financial institutions than banks in relation to the NBS taking regulatory and supervising function over the entire financial market 2008 – The NBS Management plans transformation of the IBE to the independent legal person most likely in the legal form of the non profit institution

7. 7 Professionalism of experienced and technically as well as organisationally capable team of employees, openness, willingness, flexibility, striving for continuous personal development and growth Professionalism of experienced and technically as well as organisationally capable team of employees, openness, willingness, flexibility, striving for continuous personal development and growth Experienced team of external experts out of practice that guarantee quality, topical relevance and practical orientation of training Experienced team of external experts out of practice that guarantee quality, topical relevance and practical orientation of training Use of modern and effective educational forms and methods, emphasis put on practical part of training – involving participants into the training process, attainment of practical knowledge, skills, complex competences Use of modern and effective educational forms and methods, emphasis put on practical part of training – involving participants into the training process, attainment of practical knowledge, skills, complex competences Continuous striving for increase of effectiveness and quality of services provided by the IBE as well as of internal procedures and system of work (maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System according to ISO 9001) Continuous striving for increase of effectiveness and quality of services provided by the IBE as well as of internal procedures and system of work (maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System according to ISO 9001) VISION 1

8. 8 International anchoring, experience and contacts – membership in the EBTN, relationships with leaders in banking and financial training in individual countries of the EU and in the world, involvement in international projects (namely within the EU oriented at integration of the financial services sector, recognition of technical qualifications and certification of technical competences within the EU, as well as on improvement of quality of training providers serving to the financial services sector in the EU) International anchoring, experience and contacts – membership in the EBTN, relationships with leaders in banking and financial training in individual countries of the EU and in the world, involvement in international projects (namely within the EU oriented at integration of the financial services sector, recognition of technical qualifications and certification of technical competences within the EU, as well as on improvement of quality of training providers serving to the financial services sector in the EU) VISION 2

9. 9 Close relationship with the National Bank of Slovakia as a client using services of the IBE as well as with the NBS experts acting in the position of lecturers and consultants for the needs of external target groups training and education – guarantee of topical relevance, informing about current and planned regulation of the financial market, giving methodological guidance to the subjects under supervision of the NBS Close relationship with the National Bank of Slovakia as a client using services of the IBE as well as with the NBS experts acting in the position of lecturers and consultants for the needs of external target groups training and education – guarantee of topical relevance, informing about current and planned regulation of the financial market, giving methodological guidance to the subjects under supervision of the NBS VISION 3

10. 10 The Institute of Banking Education – the leader and your reliable partner in financial training and education. The Institute of Banking Education – the leader and your reliable partner in financial training and education. We understand the needs of Slovak banks and other financial institutions and know how to respond to them. We link the theory with practice, the quality, professionalism and experience with responsibility and flexibility. We understand the needs of Slovak banks and other financial institutions and know how to respond to them. We link the theory with practice, the quality, professionalism and experience with responsibility and flexibility. MISSION STATEMENT

11. 11 For the years 2008 - 2011: The centre of financial training for wide spectrum of target groups – banks, other financial institutions and public The centre of financial training for wide spectrum of target groups – banks, other financial institutions and public Accredited programmes – awarding certificates to the programmes graduates, including internationally recognised certificates Accredited programmes – awarding certificates to the programmes graduates, including internationally recognised certificates STRATEGY 1

12. 12 Institution accredited according to the new act on life- long learning Institution accredited according to the new act on life- long learning The IBE certification according ISO 9001 – QMS The IBE certification according ISO 9001 – QMS Specialists on Distance Learning in finance Specialists on Distance Learning in finance Elaboration and publication of new materials about finance and banking Elaboration and publication of new materials about finance and banking Specialised language training - certificates Specialised language training - certificates STRATEGY 2

13. 13 International cooperation in the area of development and arrangement of projects in the financial field International cooperation in the area of development and arrangement of projects in the financial field Cooperation with mass media- preparation of training activities Cooperation with mass media- preparation of training activities Active website as a tool of providing the information in finance and banking Active website as a tool of providing the information in finance and banking Programmes for students of secondary schools and universities Programmes for students of secondary schools and universities STRATEGY 3

14. 14 Cooperation with universities specialised in banking and finance Cooperation with universities specialised in banking and finance Exams examining technical capabilities for certain professions in banking and finance Exams examining technical capabilities for certain professions in banking and finance Arrangement of conferences to timely topics Arrangement of conferences to timely topics STRATEGY 4

15. 15 Permanent staff – 16 including Director, secretary and two heads of sections Permanent staff – 16 including Director, secretary and two heads of sections The pool of around 100 external experts The pool of around 100 external experts Organisational structure - two sections: Organisational structure - two sections: - Educational Projects and Planning Activities Section (8 people including the head) - Educational Projects and Planning Activities Section (8 people including the head) - Organisational and Training Arrangement Section (6 people including the head) - Organisational and Training Arrangement Section (6 people including the head) TEAM 1

16. 16 IBE Director – Ing. Dušan Garay, CSc. IBE Director – Ing. Dušan Garay, CSc. Deputy Director, Head of Educational Projects and Planning Activities Section – Ľudmila Lipovská Deputy Director, Head of Educational Projects and Planning Activities Section – Ľudmila Lipovská Head of Organisational and Training Arrangement Section – Ing,. Daniela Kružičová Head of Organisational and Training Arrangement Section – Ing,. Daniela Kružičová TEAM 2

17. 17 Accomplish transformation of the IBE into independent legal person according to the NBS Management decisions and instructions within the time- frame defined by the NBS management Accomplish transformation of the IBE into independent legal person according to the NBS Management decisions and instructions within the time- frame defined by the NBS management Introduce all the necessary changes in the system of work of the IBE and procedures related to the changes in the IBE position and its relations to the NBS and external environment Introduce all the necessary changes in the system of work of the IBE and procedures related to the changes in the IBE position and its relations to the NBS and external environment MAJOR OBJECTIVES – 2008

18. 18 Establish/further develop relationships with associations and other institutions that represent various financial institutions/ certain professions in banking and finance in order to widen and enrich the IBE services to other potential target groups in the Slovak financial services sector Establish/further develop relationships with associations and other institutions that represent various financial institutions/ certain professions in banking and finance in order to widen and enrich the IBE services to other potential target groups in the Slovak financial services sector Contribute to the smooth introduction of euro in Slovakia by training courses devoted to various aspects of this process for different target groups in the society including public Contribute to the smooth introduction of euro in Slovakia by training courses devoted to various aspects of this process for different target groups in the society including public MAJOR OBJECTIVES – 2008

19. 19 Enlarge the scope and enrich training activities for other financial institutions than banks and for new target groups including public Enlarge the scope and enrich training activities for other financial institutions than banks and for new target groups including public Innovate or develop and design new programmes of Distance Learning/blended learning for bankers and new target groups Innovate or develop and design new programmes of Distance Learning/blended learning for bankers and new target groups Introduce in Slovakia system of competences certification according to results of the CERTIFIED project as well as related exams and preparatory courses Introduce in Slovakia system of competences certification according to results of the CERTIFIED project as well as related exams and preparatory courses Develop new types of training activities for newly addressed target groups, such as students and teachers of secondary schools and universities, journalists, public, etc. Develop new types of training activities for newly addressed target groups, such as students and teachers of secondary schools and universities, journalists, public, etc. MAJOR OBJECTIVES – 2009 - 2011

20. 20 Ensuring in a complex way training and development of the NBS employees Ensuring in a complex way training and development of the NBS employees Training and education of employees of banks and other financial institutions Training and education of employees of banks and other financial institutions Cooperation in training within the ESCB Cooperation in training within the ESCB Foreign technical cooperation and providing foreign technical assistance to central banks Foreign technical cooperation and providing foreign technical assistance to central banks Training for public, namely students of secondary schools and universities Training for public, namely students of secondary schools and universities Participation in international projects, namely within the EU Participation in international projects, namely within the EU MAJOR ACTIVITIES

21. 21 Based on identification of training and development needs for the calendar year declared in Individual plans of professional development Based on identification of training and development needs for the calendar year declared in Individual plans of professional development Annual plan of activities in following categories: Annual plan of activities in following categories: Technical training in banking and finance Technical training in banking and finance Management training and development Management training and development Development of personal and social skills and competences Development of personal and social skills and competences Language training Language training IT training IT training Training of trainers Training of trainers Training of specific focus Training of specific focus TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES

22. 22 In-house training and development activities prepared and run by the IBE - in all the categories In-house training and development activities prepared and run by the IBE - in all the categories Sending employees to training and development events organised by external providers in Slovakia and abroad (ESCB Training Activities commonly agreed and organised within the ESCB, ESCB Open Training Activities organised by individual ESCB central banks, wide range of events provided in the frame of technical cooperation by world's central banks, MMF, FED, BIS, FSI, etc.) Sending employees to training and development events organised by external providers in Slovakia and abroad (ESCB Training Activities commonly agreed and organised within the ESCB, ESCB Open Training Activities organised by individual ESCB central banks, wide range of events provided in the frame of technical cooperation by world's central banks, MMF, FED, BIS, FSI, etc.) Training and development activities prepared and organised by the IBE for banks and other financial institutions Training and development activities prepared and organised by the IBE for banks and other financial institutions TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES ACTIVITIES/IBE SERVICES

23. 23 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES TYPES OF IN-HOUSE COURSES PROVIDED BY THE IBE: Technical Training: Technical Training: Regular Introductory course for new employees Crosscut of the NBS activities Crosscut of the NBS activities Specialised seminars devoted to topics like Basel II, Operational Risk Management, Derivatives, Bonds, etc. Specialised seminars devoted to topics like Basel II, Operational Risk Management, Derivatives, Bonds, etc. Short-term seminars devoted to various aspects related to introduction of euro in Slovakia and to timely topics of the integration to the EU and Euro area

24. 24 Management training and development: Management training and development: complex programme for middle managers accredited by the Ministry of Education (consisting of 7 two-day modules and finished by the Assessment Centre) short-term seminars of practical training type aimed at attainment and development of concrete management skills according to indentified needs TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES TYPES OF IN-HOUSE COURSES PROVIDED BY THE IBE:

25. 25 Personal and social skills development Personal and social skills development short-term seminars of practical training type aimed at development of concrete skills and competences according to identified needs, e.g. Time and Stress management, Negotiation, Assertiveness, Personal development of the NBS employee outdoor type training activities, namely aimed at personality development and team building and cooperation TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES TYPES OF IN-HOUSE COURSES PROVIDED BY THE IBE:

26. 26 Language training Language training system of English long-term group courses for levels from False Beginners (A 1/II) up to Upper-Intermediate (B 2/I) – levels fully harmonized with the Common European Framework for languages individual (1:1) courses for the NBS top managers small-group long-term courses Medium-term courses (3-4 months) and short-term seminars and workshops specialised on certain aspects of language and communication, on certain phenomena and situations or specialised topics and terminology (e.g. Grammar, oral/written communication, conversation, Professional/Business English, Banking and Financial English/German, reports, presentation, negotiation and meeting skills, preparation for Cambridge exams of Business English, etc.) Some courses are led by Slovak teachers, other by native speakers TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES TYPES OF IN-HOUSE COURSES PROVIDED BY THE IBE:

27. 27 IT Training: IT Training: Basic courses for employees that use SWs included in the MS Office in a position of ordinary users (Word, Excel, Power Point, ACCESS, etc.) Specialised courses for ordinary users (e.g. Creation of tables in Excel, functions in tables, advanced techniques in work with table processor, work with databases, etc.) Technical courses for IT experts – external providers TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES TYPES OF IN-HOUSE COURSES PROVIDED BY THE IBE:

28. 28 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES:

29. 29 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES:

30. 30 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES:

31. 31 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NBS EMPLOYEES SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES:

32. 32 TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF BANKS AND OTHER FINANCUAL INSTITUTIONS EMPLOYEES Based on results of the investigation of needs and interest among banks and other financial institutions Based on results of the investigation of needs and interest among banks and other financial institutions Annual programme for the calendar year published and regularly up-to-dated at the NBS website Annual programme for the calendar year published and regularly up-to-dated at the NBS website

33. 33 Categories of training and educational activities (1): Categories of training and educational activities (1): Basic courses Distance Learning and Blended Learning Euro Integration Strategic, project and change management Management of assets and liabilities, risks and costs Financial markets Providing loans, financing of clients TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF BANKS AND OTHER FINANCUAL INSTITUTIONS EMPLOYEES

34. 34 Categories of training and educational activities (2): Categories of training and educational activities (2):Payments Accounting, reporting and taxes Internal audit Selling financial products and services Legal aspects of banking and finance Information systems for financial sector TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF BANKS AND OTHER FINANCUAL INSTITUTIONS EMPLOYEES

35. 35 Categories of training and educational activities (3): Categories of training and educational activities (3): Management training and development Personal and social skills and competences development Language training Training of Trainers TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF BANKS AND OTHER FINANCUAL INSTITUTIONS EMPLOYEES

36. 36 TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF BANKS AND OTHER FINANCUAL INSTITUTIONS EMPLOYEES SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

37. 37 TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF BANKS AND OTHER FINANCUAL INSTITUTIONS EMPLOYEES SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES

38. 38 COOPERATION IN TRAINING WITHIN THE ESCB The IBE represents the NBS with regards issues concerning training in the ESCB Human Resources Conference The IBE represents the NBS with regards issues concerning training in the ESCB Human Resources Conference The IBE actively participates in the ESCB Task Force on Training and Development and performs related tasks concerning proposing the strategy in training within the ESCB, development of new common programmes and forms and practical issues of running ESCB training The IBE actively participates in the ESCB Task Force on Training and Development and performs related tasks concerning proposing the strategy in training within the ESCB, development of new common programmes and forms and practical issues of running ESCB training In the name of the NBS the IBE organises some of common ESCB Training Activities In the name of the NBS the IBE organises some of common ESCB Training Activities The IBE offers some of its own training events as Open seminars to other ESCB central banks The IBE offers some of its own training events as Open seminars to other ESCB central banks

39. 39 FOREIGN TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND PROVIDING FOREIGN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CENTRAL BANKS The IBE represents the NBS in the group of coordinators existing with the BIS The IBE represents the NBS in the group of coordinators existing with the BIS Providing technical cooperation – the IBE in cooperation with expert departments of the NBS prepares and runs consultations, seminars and other training activities for foreign central banks, namely from new EU member states Providing technical cooperation – the IBE in cooperation with expert departments of the NBS prepares and runs consultations, seminars and other training activities for foreign central banks, namely from new EU member states Providing technical assistance - the IBE in cooperation with expert departments of the NBS prepares and runs training activities for central banks of less developed countries according to requests and specific needs defined by those central banks (since 2006 the main focus is National Bank of Ukraine in harmony with the EU Neighbourhood policy as well as in sense of Slovak foreign policy priorities) Providing technical assistance - the IBE in cooperation with expert departments of the NBS prepares and runs training activities for central banks of less developed countries according to requests and specific needs defined by those central banks (since 2006 the main focus is National Bank of Ukraine in harmony with the EU Neighbourhood policy as well as in sense of Slovak foreign policy priorities)

40. 40 Training for public The IBE arranges practice of students of secondary schools and universities in the NBS The IBE arranges practice of students of secondary schools and universities in the NBS For 2008 the IBE prepared two types of seminars devoted to security elements and disclosure of counterfeits of euro – as a part of the National plan to introduce euro in Slovakia. The first type of the seminar is aimed at development of future lecturers that will act as multipliers in sharing the knowledge further on. The second type is aimed for anybody interested in attaining the knowledge and skills. Both types so programmes can be organised also in house based on order of certain institution/any legal person. For 2008 the IBE prepared two types of seminars devoted to security elements and disclosure of counterfeits of euro – as a part of the National plan to introduce euro in Slovakia. The first type of the seminar is aimed at development of future lecturers that will act as multipliers in sharing the knowledge further on. The second type is aimed for anybody interested in attaining the knowledge and skills. Both types so programmes can be organised also in house based on order of certain institution/any legal person. Starting from 2009 the IBE plans to enlarge and enrich training activities specifically aimed for public and other new target groups Starting from 2009 the IBE plans to enlarge and enrich training activities specifically aimed for public and other new target groups

41. 41 INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION Member of the EBTN, relationship with leading providers of training and education in European countries and in the world Member of the EBTN, relationship with leading providers of training and education in European countries and in the world In the name of the NBS cooperation in training issues within the ESCB as well as with other central banks and institutions like MMF, FED, FSI, World bank In the name of the NBS cooperation in training issues within the ESCB as well as with other central banks and institutions like MMF, FED, FSI, World bank Participation in international projects, namely within the EU (EFCB, CERTIFIED, EQUALIFISE) Participation in international projects, namely within the EU (EFCB, CERTIFIED, EQUALIFISE)

42. 42 THANK YOU