/ Delivering progress TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CS-DRMS masterclass: Optimising debt management operations Recent global financial events has brought into sharp focus the importance of effective sovereign debt management. COURSE OVERVIEW More than ever public debt managers are expected to achieve and maintain an optimal debt portfolio that meets cost and risk objectives whilst ensuring a country’s financing needs are met. Optimal use of sophisticated debt recording and management software is central to meeting these challenges. This masterclass in CS-DRMS version 2, a major upgrade of the leading debt software due for release in 2014 will focus on harnessing the software’s rich functionality to optimise support for debt management operations. Particular emphasis will be given to the new features including support for liability management operations (LMO), risk management, compliance with latest reporting standards of the IMF and World Bank and implementing CS-DRMS as part of a wider IFMIS solution. WHO IS THE COURSE FOR? All current and prospective CS-DRMS users who need to use the system in an operational context. Note: All Crown Agents training courses require participants to have a good level of spoken and written English. HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT Following the course, you will be able to:  use the new CS-DRMS operationally understand how to use it in the wider IFMIS context  create reliable public sector debt database that reconciles with creditors’ figures and conforms to the IMF Public Sector Debt Statistics Guide for Compilers and Users  use portfolio analysis and restructuring modules to identify and evaluate potential savings  report internationally using the enhanced reporting module and data export facilities  improve accuracy of debt service forecasts using creditors’ business day calendars and rules COURSE PROFILE WEEK ONE - Recording loan agreements, creditor bills, payment advices and disbursement notices - Recording securities auction results and options for interfacing with depository systems - Recording creditors and borrowers to conform to the IMF Public Sector Debt Statistics Guide - Use of creditor business day calendar and rules for improving accuracy of forecasting payments and supporting the payment process - Recording debt restructuring including new embedded options for supporting LMO - Processing, validating and aggregating instruments to generate accurate stocks and flows - Calculating loan concessionality including grant element using appropriate discount rates WEEK TWO - CS-DRMS reporting module including new ATM and ATR risk reports and a dashboard for portfolio reporting - Export facilities including to the new World Bank SDMX-compliant DRS and Quarterly Public Sector Debt Template for holistic debt reporting - Use of the Management Tools scenario analysis module to evaluate impact on the portfolio and sustainability ratios of pipeline loans, debt restructuring options and future movements in exchange rates, interest rates and macro variables - How to successfully implement CS-DRMS as part of an IFMIS using the new Chart of Accounts - Recording government lending in a borrowing database - Creating Front, Middle and Back-Office user profiles to support debt management operations We reserve the right to make alterations to a course at any time CS-DRMS Masterclass (October 2013) delegate from Nigeria / Delivering progress Learn from a wealth of experience DATES, LOCATIONS AND FEES 15-26 SEPTEMBER 2014, Crown Agents International Training Centre, Sutton, UK - £3,900 (with tablet £4,200) MORE COURSES THAT YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: • Strategies in Public Debt Management • Debt Sustainability & Risk Management • Public Financial Management: Issues & Solutions • Budget Execution through Strategic Financial Management • Implementing Programme & Performance Budgeting 1/ Register your interest online at www.crownagents.com/training • Integrated Financial Management Systems: Strategy & Implementation 2/ Contact your local Crown Agents representative - see www.crownagents.com for contact details • Monitoring & Evaluation: Priorities & Strategies The course fees cover the cost of tuition, training materials, lunch and refreshments on training days, certificate of attendance, and support and advice from your local Crown Agents’ office on the application and mobilisation process. In most cases for overseas visitors coming on UK courses, UK Value Added Tax (VAT) will not be applied. RESERVE YOUR PLACE 3/ Contact Crown Agents Headquarters - see below • TRAINING TAILORED TO YOUR CAREER AND ORGANISATION We can tailor any course and deliver it when and where you choose. We can also develop an appropriate mix of training modules, mentoring, coaching and support to exactly match your learning and development needs. Find out how Crown Agents can help you achieve extraordinary results +44 (0) 20 8710 6770 [email protected] www.crownagents.com/training +44 (0) 20 8770 0479 Follow us on twitter: www.twitter.com/crownagents