Central Bank of Costa Rica
Non-banks in RTGSs: greater efficiency or more risk?
Policy-makers and practitioners from central banks in Brazil, Hungary, Israel, Romania, Rwanda and the US share their perspectives
Costa Rica cuts rates again as inflation turns negative
Strong currency and base effects contribute to unusual readings, central bank board says
Latin America: Brazil holds rates despite president’s attack
Chilean board also holds policy, while Costa Rica cuts after inflation goes below target
Costa Rica proposes strengthening central bank independence
Government wants to remove finance minister from board and change audit procedures
People: Israel appoints new chief supervisor
IDB appoints chief operating officer; IADI gets new head; and more
Banknotes: April to June 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Costa Rica cuts rates for a second time in a row
Inflation still above target but has fallen steadily since September, board says
Uruguay cuts rates citing ‘gradual decrease in inflation’
Country becomes second in Latin America to start unwinding rate rises
Costa Rica cuts rates, bucking Latin American trend
Argentina resumes monetary tightening, while Paraguay continues to hold
Costa Rica pauses hikes, joining Latin American trend
Central bank wants to give previous hikes time to filter into market rates
Banknotes: October to December 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Costa Rica receives first loan under IMF’s green programme
Country is “excellent candidate” for Resilience and Sustainability Facility, says IMF official
Costa Rican board says it will slow rate rises
Central bank orders 50bp increase, but says cycle will continue at “lesser rhythm”
Currency round-up
New notes for Paraguay, printing error for Thailand, and news from Peru, Costa Rica and Tonga
Costa Rica continues tightening with 100bp increase
Central bank cites concerns about rising inflation expectations and second-round effects
Banknotes: July to September 2022
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Taking a cue from the top: governor turnover and independence
Central bank governors tend to have long tenures, but what that means can vary. High turnover remains a worrisome signal
Costa Rica makes largest hike since 2010
Central bank predicts that inflation will not reach its target range until 2024.
Costa Rican central bank raises rates to highest level since 2011
Board also orders increase in reserve requirements from July as inflation remains over target
The Central Banking Awards 2022 virtual ceremony
View the trophy presentations and acceptance comments from the winners of the ninth annual Central Banking Awards
Costa Rican authorities tell president reserves are sufficient
Chaves had complained of “very few reserves” at Davos