Central Bank of Chile (BCCh)
The behind-the-scenes effort to convert Ukrainian refugee cash
How central and commercial banks worked to allow Ukrainians to exchange cash in wartime
2022: The year in review
The invasion of Ukraine left central banks facing yet another exceptional set of challenges. Central Banking looks back at the stories that made the biggest impact this year
Chile pauses rate hikes, but Peru continues tightening
Peruvian board carries on with policy meeting despite political turmoil
Banknotes: October to December 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Last-minute moves shake up IDB race
Mexico replaces candidate, Argentina joins race
Some Latin American central banks pause tightening cycle
Paraguay second to hold rates after Brazil, as Peru and Chile signal they may do the same
Chilean board makes 11th hike, but says cycle may be over
Central bank leaders say “rate has reached its maximum level of the cycle”
Rates round-up: Canada opts for 75bp raise
Chile surprises with larger hike, while Poland nears peak rates with 25bp increase
Banknotes: July to September 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Chile rejects new constitution, sinking central bank reform
Draft had proposed some changes to central bank governance and mandate
Bank of Mexico’s battle to restore price stability
Despite presidential attacks, former officials say a solid institutional framework preserves central bank autonomy – likely a key asset in the battle against inflation
Chile renews IMF flexible credit line as risks grow
Months after ending the previous facility, Chile has reactivated it
Chileans’ use of electronic payments is on the rise
Central bank report finds rapid increases in card and online payments.
Chilean central bank pledges to sell up to $25 billion to defend peso
Currency plummets by 4% to new record low against US dollar following 75bp rate hike
Chilean central bank makes surprise 75bp rate hike
Board takes interest rates to highest level since 1998
Rising inflation still stalks major Latin American economies
Tighter monetary policy in Brazil, Chile and Mexico is failing to bring inflation down
Chilean government officials dispute central bank’s currency role
Finance minister reproves official spokesperson as currency continues steep fall
Chile central bank opens CBDC survey
Poll is part of gradually unfolding evaluation of potential digital currency
PBoC launches renminbi reserve pool with BIS
Equivalent of $13.5 billion will be pooled by six central banks to withstand market volatility
Banknotes: April to June 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Chile’s Marcel stresses importance of trust
Former central bank governor warns monetary and fiscal policies will diverge
Rates round-up: RBI adds 50bp to main rate
Chile announces eighth rate hike; Thai PM reveals rate hold early; and more
What is the right size for a central bank board?
There is greater consensus for smaller boards in theory than in practice
People: former New York Fed chief Corrigan dies
New deputy governor appointed in Honduras; Bundesbank names head of research; and more