Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA)
FSB urges Argentina to review macro-pru framework
International body encourages the central bank to consider creating financial stability committee, while improving co-ordination with regional regulators
Argentine governor acknowledges rate cuts were too abrupt
Sturzenegger acknowledges central bank loosened monetary policy too abruptly in late 2016, but he says the bank still has tools to stimulate growth expanding access to credit
Argentina expands collateral for farmers
The central bank aims to expand credit for the key agricultural sector
Brazil central bank steps up pace of rate cuts
Inflation outlook “favourable” with target likely to be achieved by 2018; government pursuing tough fiscal reform
Argentina’s central bank reverses course on interest rates
Central bank hikes rate on its 35-day Lebac bonds to 26.25% on the back of higher-than-expected inflation figures
Central Bank of Argentina makes third cut in three weeks
Central bank cuts rate on its 35-day Lebac bonds to 25.25%, with analysts expecting further cuts to come as the institution begins transition to new monetary policy instrument
IMF praises Argentinian central bank for proposed changes to monetary policy framework
IMF encouraged by Argentina’s progress but says more effort required to strengthen monetary policy framework, including granting central bank operational independence
Is the Central Bank of Argentina back?
The Central Bank of Argentina’s new governor, Federico Sturzenegger, has made strong progress in tackling runaway inflation and reversing the country’s monetary decline. But many challenges remain
New high for reserves a sign of 'growing confidence' in Argentina – Sturzenegger
Reserves breach $40 billion mark after treasury bond sale and climbing export levels; contribution from overseas investment starting to be felt, government says
Argentinian central bank removes $5m dollar conversion cap
New measures aim to make it easier for businesses to acquire dollars; bank removes cap on dollar conversion and reduces paperwork involved
Argentine central bank holds rate on its bonds with eye on inflation
Reference rate held at 30.25% ahead of second inflation figure release; second monthly statistic from Indec due today, no official annual figure yet
Annual inflation in Argentina at 40.3% by year-end, markets say
Inflation seen slowing to less than 16% by end of 2018; results published in new expectations survey, relaunched after the central bank studied examples from abroad
Argentina releases first inflation data following statistics overhaul
Prices for transportation, food and housing drive up inflation, which rose 4.2% in May; IMF reviews progress next month
Central Bank of Argentina raises reserve requirements
Argentina raises reserve requirements as it continues to fight high inflation; bank will introduce inflation-targeting regime in September
Debt deal struck but ‘heated’ discussions await Argentine president in congress
Vulture funds satisfied but Argentine president faces an ‘uphill’ battle getting deal through congress; analysts ultimately expect it to be approved, but see other challenges on the horizon
Snapshot: IMF reveals staff views on Argentina
IMF releases informal briefings compiled 2013-2015 in absence of Article IV; staff highlighted adverse effects of central bank and banking sector financing of government
IMF to publish informal briefings on Argentina
Staff compile informal briefings on countries when they fail to complete Article IV consultations; IMF will grant request from Argentina to publish those produced 2013-2015
Argentina inches towards repaying debt
Montreux Partners LP and EM Ltd settle; four creditors yet to agree on removing injunction
Argentina to issue three new banknote denominations
Top-value 100-peso note to be eclipsed by new currency; 200- and 500-peso notes will launch in first half of 2016, with 1000 peso note following in 2017
Peso down almost 30% as Argentina lifts capital controls
Capital controls lifted allowing greater access to foreign exchange; peso slides by 29% against the US dollar as markets open
Argentine governor resigns following criticism by new president
The governor of the Central Bank of Argentina resigns ahead of the inauguration of Mauricio Macri as president; likely to be succeeded by nominee Federico Sturzenegger
Argentina’s president elect aims to dismantle complex capital controls
‘Macri-economics’ could consist of unwinding capital controls, boosting export competitiveness and unifying exchange rates, but it will be a challenge, observers say
Argentine reserves spared as US court overturns ruling
Central bank will not have to pay creditors out of its reserves, US appeals court rules, although the decision is not meant to allow Argentina to ‘continue shirking’ its debts
Argentine central bank denies falsification as presidential challenger attacks governor
The conservative challenger in Argentina’s presidential election has attacked the central bank’s governor while the bank has denied newspaper charges of falsifying US dollar trading figure