The Central Bank of Aruba published its 2024 Operational Report and Condensed Financial Statements, reporting a significantly strengthened financial position in 2024 and its highest net financial result on record. Net financial result rose to Afl 70.4 million from Afl 23.9 million in 2023, mainly driven by a 138.6 percent increase in net interest revenues to Afl 80.9 million, supported by higher investment portfolio income and an increase of Afl 510.2 million in foreign investments alongside portfolio restructuring in 2023–2024. Total assets increased by 29.2 percent to Afl 3,490.3 million, reflecting higher foreign currency assets, higher gold valuations, and larger deposit levels, while capital and reserves grew by 21.1 percent to Afl 29.3 million due to higher undistributed earnings. The report also highlights progress on strategic projects including medium-term GDP forecasts for 2023–2027, strengthened cybersecurity, and revised business continuity and disaster recovery strategy, and notes that financial sector supervision and regulation is covered separately in the Financial Sector Supervision Report published on July 23, 2025. For 2025, the central bank flags continued execution of strategic projects and plans to prepare its third strategic plan for 2026–2030.
Central Bank of Aruba 2025-09-11
Central Bank of Aruba publishes 2024 operational report reporting record net result of Afl 70.4 million
The Central Bank of Aruba's 2024 Operational Report reveals a record net financial result of Afl 70.4 million, driven by a 138.6% increase in net interest revenues and a significant rise in foreign investments. Total assets grew by 29.2% to Afl 3,490.3 million, with capital and reserves up by 21.1% to Afl 29.3 million. The report also outlines progress on strategic projects and plans for a new strategic plan for 2026–2030.