Strengthening Capacity in External Sector Analysis and Capital Flows Management
Strengthening Capacity in External Sector Analysis and Capital Flows Management The SEACEN Centre successfully concluded its Intermediate Course on Open Macroeconomy and External Sector Analysis II: Capital Account Liberalisation and Capital Flows Monitoring and Management, held from 20–24 July 2026 in Bali, Indonesia. The programme brought together 24 participants from nine central banks and monetary…
SEACEN Strategic Human Capital Course Advances Digital HR Leadership in Central Banking
SEACEN Strategic Human Capital Course Advances Digital HR Leadership in Central Banking The SEACEN Centre conducted the SEACEN Strategic Human Capital Course on Digital HR Leadership in Central Banking: From Legacy Systems to Strategic Stewardship in the Age of AI and Analytics on 16–17 July 2026 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The two-day hybrid programme brought…
SEACEN Directors of Human Capital and Training Meeting
The SEACEN Centre opened its annual Directors of Human Capital and Training Meeting (DOHCT) with the 8th SEACEN Human Capital Conference, held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, under the theme “Building Human Capital for the AI-Enabled Age: Embedding Digital DNA in Central Banking HR Leadership.” The conference brought together 41 delegates from 13 SEACEN member central…
Publication Update
Paper 1: The investigation of the asymmetric influence of Bitcoin and energy prices on sustainable cryptocurrency valuation (Authors: Jalal Qanas, Noureddine Benlagha and Nur Ain Shahrier), published in International Review of Economics and Finance Can sustainable cryptocurrencies truly serve as a safe haven during periods of market stress? This study explores how Bitcoin and energy…
SEACEN Course on Monetary Policy Analysis with DSGE Models
The SEACEN Centre successfully concluded the SEACEN Course on Monetary Policy Analysis with DSGE Models, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 15–18 June 2026 and graciously hosted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The course brought together economists and researchers from central banks across the region to strengthen their capacity in modern macroeconomic modelling…
Visiting Research Economist 2 for SEACEN Research Project on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in SEACEN Economies
The South East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN) Research and Training Centre will be undertaking a collaborative research project between participating economists of member central banks/monetary authorities and a visiting research economist (VRE) The SEACEN Centre is therefore seeking research proposals on any aspect of the following research themes that have been identified for 2026: RP2:…
New Blog Post!
We are pleased to announce the latest post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog by Nur Ain Shahrier, Senior Economist in the Macroeconomic and Monetary Policy Management pillar at the Centre. When Banks and Insurers Move Together: Why Systemic Risk Lives in the Tails? Are banks still the epicenter of financial contagion? Not always. Our latest…
New Blog Post!
We are pleased to announce the latest post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog by Ms Donna Lumbo, Senior Analyst in the Leadership, Governance, and Human Capital pillar at the Centre. When Good Intentions Diminish Leadership Impact Reflections on Leadership Strengths, Signals and the SEACEN Leadership Competency Framework Good intentions do not always translate into positive…
New Blog Post!
We are pleased to announce the latest post on the SUARA SEACEN Blog by Dr Srichander Ramaswamy, Director of the Financial Stability, Supervision, and Payments Pillar at the Centre. Role of Cloud Services, AI and Technology in Shaping the Macro Architecture of the Financial System The financial system is rapidly evolving through cloud computing, AI,…
Dr. A.G Karunasena Passes Away
The SEACEN Centre marks the passing of former Executive Director, Dr. A G Karunasena, in early December 2025. Dr. A.G. Karunasena finished his term as the 6th Executive Director of The SEACEN Centre on 30 June 2012, after 6 years at the helm. He left many legacies and fond memories to the institution as well…