A Data-Driven Approach to Forecasting Macros

This training seeks to provide financial and economic insights while equipping staff with necessary skills to forecast notable metrics with significant bearings on the banking books.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Explain basic financial metrics - Cashflows, CPI, Exchange Rates, and Finance Costs.
• Show how to employ financial tools and techniques to do accurate financial forecasting.
• Identify key indicators and interpret their implications from case studies and real-world scenarios.
• Plan and execute a strategic approach to financial management and forecasting.

COURSE CONTENTS

• Fundamentals of Cashflow Analysis
• Advanced Cashflow Forecasting Techniques
• Understanding Consumer Price Index (CPI)
• Forecasting CPI
• Exchange Rates Fundamentals
• Exchange Rate Forecasting
• Analysis of Finance Costs
• Forecasting Finance Costs
• Integrating Forecasts into Strategic Planning

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Interpret key financial metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Apply advanced forecasting tools and techniques to enhance financial accuracy.
• Translate theory into practice through analysis of real-world financial scenarios.
• Adopt a strategic mindset in managing and forecasting financial outcomes.

A Data-Driven Approach to Forecasting Macros

Duration: 3 days

Skill Level: Intermediate

Delivery Mode: In-person

Month: October