Understand Banks & Financial Markets

Michiel van den Broek

Michiel van den Broek is an experienced finance professional and educator dedicated to demystifying the complex inner workings of global financial institutions and market liquidity. With a deep focus on treasury operations, money market products, and systemic banking structures, Michiel translates highly technical regulatory and operational concepts into accessible, actionable knowledge. His courses, such as Understand Banks & Financial Markets and Finance Money Market Liquidity Management Products Explained, are designed to bridge the gap between abstract monetary theory and the day-to-day realities of banking operations. Michiel's teaching philosophy centers on clarity and practical application, ensuring that students do not just memorize definitions but actually comprehend how cash flows, liquidity buffers, and interest rate instruments interact in the real world. By focusing on the structural mechanics of financial systems, he empowers corporate treasurers, banking newcomers, and finance students to make informed decisions and navigate volatile economic landscapes with confidence. His structured, step-by-step approach breaks down intricate balance sheet dynamics, central bank policies, and liquidity management products into bite-sized, digestible modules.