Central Bank of Chile (BCCh)
Central banks need short-run climate models – BdF governor
Governments may push central banks into ineffective climate action, Sarb governor warns
Chilean commission proposes broader central bank mandate
Elected councillors and experts will decide on proposal before voters decide in December
Central Bank of Chile sets first counter-cyclical buffer
BCC also warns government could face financing problems
Currency round-up: India withdraws 2,000-rupee note
De La Rue replaces chair; Canada and Philippines win currency awards; and more
Chile governor warns committee against adding mandates
Debate over central bank role continues in Chile’s second attempt at new constitution
IMF code drives reform of central bank transparency
Dmytro Solohub says pilots of new transparency code have already fostered change
Rates round-up: Mexico and Colombia slow tightening
Guatemala also tightens with 25bp hike; Chile and Dominican Republic continue pauses
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