The Central Bank of Aruba reported that it maintained the reserve requirement for commercial banks at 12.5%, effective June 1, 2026. The decision reflected adequate foreign reserves and low inflation, with end-of-period and period-average inflation at 1.1% and 0.2%, respectively, in March 2026. Foreign reserves remained well above the central bank’s monitored benchmarks as of April 3 and are expected to remain adequate in 2026. However, geopolitical tensions and other global uncertainties could affect reserves and inflation, prompting the central bank to continue monitoring conditions and adjust policy as needed to maintain the florin’s fixed exchange rate against the U.S. dollar.
Central Bank of Aruba2026-07-30
Central Bank of Aruba maintains commercial bank reserve requirement at 12.5%
The Central Bank of Aruba maintained the commercial bank reserve requirement at 12.5%, effective June 1, 2026. Adequate foreign reserves and low inflation supported the decision, although global uncertainty could affect reserves and prices.