Which are the new frontiers in the central banking? The aim of the workshop is to discuss two new fields, which explore the role of two different set of rules - monetary policy committees and new prudential responsibilities - in influencing the central banking decisions.

The conference organisers are particularly interested in theoretical or empirical papers addressing the issue of banking supervision and market discipline, and the challenge of restoring bank profitability in a context of low rates, moderate growth and economic uncertainty while controlling the...