Central Bank of Chile (BCCh)
Is Latin American monetary policy still counter-cyclical?
Latin American central banks have been tightening monetary policy aggressively. Steve Kamin examines whether this is a return to historical patterns or if it reflects a newer approach
Chilean central bank continues sharp policy tightening
Second consecutive 125 basis point increase takes policy rate to 4%
IMF criticises Chilean pension withdrawals
Fund says crisis measure was excessive and now threatens process of market deepening
People: Chilean Senate confirms board member
Plus senior appointments in New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and more
Central bank independence helps build reserves – researcher
Latin American central banks given independence built up strong FX reserves, paper finds
Marcel: New constitution should protect central bank independence
Chile governor gives presentation before historic constitutional convention
Asset sell-off biggest threat to Chile’s financial stability – Marcel
Governor reiterates warning against further pension withdrawals
Chilean president grants Marcel new term as governor
Central bank leader faces continued challenges from pandemic and rapid political change
Chilean MPC speeds up tightening, citing higher inflation risks
Central bank board surprises markets, increasing interest rates by 125 basis points to 2.75%
People: New York names state financial services regulator
New president at development bank; supervisors promoted at regional Feds; and more
Chilean central bank steps up policy tightening
Board unanimously decides to increase interest rates by 75 basis points to 1.5%
Bolivian ex-governor warns pension law poses bank risk
Current governor has stayed silent on risks posed by measure, former governor Morales says
Chilean governor opposes new pension withdrawals
Congress considering authorising fourth drawdown as stimulus measure
The renminbi in focus: reserve managers see promise
Reserve managers see potential in the renminbi and expect the International Monetary Fund to increase its weighting at the next special drawing rights reassessment
Check under your cushions, urges Chilean central bank
Pandemic has led to shortage of coins in circulation, causing problems for retailers
The evolution of the renminbi
Central Banking speaks to five policy-makers about their thoughts on the prominence of the renminbi within central bank reserves following its inclusion in the International Monetary Fund’s special drawing rights.
Chile’s central bank starts tightening cycle
Board votes to increase rates by 25bp amid rapid recovery and above-target inflation
People: Chile’s central bank appoints new general manager
FCA makes appointments to legal team; Haitian governor to lead financial inclusion initiative
Central Bank of Chile approves new transparency policy
New initiative based on standards of the IMF’s transparency code
Should the Fed’s Fima facility be made permanent?
The emergency repo facility reassures reserve managers about access to dollar cash during a breakdown in the US Treasuries market
Chilean central bank measures country’s carbon footprint
Study aims to create methodology to assess emissions and develop plan to cut footprint
IMF praises Chile’s Covid-19 response
Fund warns against new withdrawals from pension system
NY Fed names new first VP
Naureen Hassan joins NY Fed; Philippines and Chile appoint new officials
Chile’s central bank to boost reserves by over 30%
CBC will purchase $12 billion to bring reserves to 18% of GDP before IMF credit line ends