The Central Bank of Aruba reported that it maintained the reserve requirement for commercial banks at 12.5%. The Monetary Policy Committee decided on the rate on Aug. 26, with effect from Sept. 1, 2026. Foreign reserves remained well above the central bank’s benchmarks as of July 24 and are expected to remain adequate in 2026. However, end-of-period inflation rose to 2.4% and 12-month average inflation reached 0.5% in June, while geopolitical tensions and other global uncertainties could affect reserves and inflation. The central bank will adjust its monetary policy stance as needed to maintain the florin’s fixed exchange rate against the U.S. dollar.
2026-09-22Central Bank of Aruba
Central Bank of Aruba maintains commercial bank reserve requirement at 12.5%
The Central Bank of Aruba maintained the reserve requirement for commercial banks at 12.5%, effective Sept. 1, 2026. Foreign reserves remain adequate, but inflation has risen and global uncertainties could affect reserves and prices.