SANTO DOMINGO.-The Superintendency of Banks (SB) presented yesterday, Monday, the SB School, an academic space with a specialized offering in topics associated with the financial sector.
The initiative is designed to provide free training opportunities, which can be used by professionals from the supervised entities, users, members of the institution and anyone interested in the topics covered, according to a press release from the entity.
Classes will be offered in person, virtually, and in a hybrid format. The programs cover topics such as financial education, supervision of financial institutions, regulation and innovation, management and professional development, among others.
“We started this project with great enthusiasm, because of the opportunity it represents to expand our contributions to the financial system, in this case through the training and updating of its human capital,” said the Superintendent of Banks, Alejandro Fernández W., during the inauguration ceremony of the SB School.
In this way, the supervisory body makes a valuable contribution to society, supporting the specialization and updating of professionals in the financial ecosystem.
The launch of the SB School took place on the stage of the Consolidated Supervision and Risk Integration course, of the Association of Banking Supervisors of the Americas (ASBA) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve of the United States, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Santo Domingo.
The event was attended by representatives from 10 countries and other sector institutions, such as the Central Bank and the Superintendencies of Pensions, Securities, and Insurance. Nancy Vallejo, representing ASBA, and Nestor Lim and Terry Muckleros, from the Federal Reserve, were also present.
With the new academic platform, the SB organizes under one umbrella all the educational efforts it promotes from different areas, promoting regulatory compliance and good performance in the financial system.
Those interested can explore the training opportunities and register at the website sb.gob.do.
