The Central Bank of Uruguay outlined its priorities for the next five years, centring on implementing its open finance roadmap and deepening payments interoperability, including advancing cross-border payments. The update was delivered by Vice President Ana Claudia de los Heros during the Forbes Revolución Fintech Summit in Uruguay. She highlighted progress in financial infrastructure, notably the roll-out of 24/7 instant transfers, and said upcoming regulatory work will be pursued through a coordinated strategy with ecosystem stakeholders and other government agencies. The bank also plans to foster credit in local currency to support a more effective monetary policy, strengthen cybersecurity and anti-fraud efforts, and continue promoting financial inclusion with an emphasis on broad access to low-cost, efficient financial instruments. De los Heros also announced that the Central Bank of Uruguay will begin developing its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, including a review of the bank’s institutional role, considering where it should act not only as a catalyst but also as an executor in certain key areas.
Central Bank of Uruguay 2025-06-25
Central Bank of Uruguay sets five-year priorities on open finance, payment interoperability and cross-border payments and starts work on its 2026–2030 strategic plan
The Central Bank of Uruguay, led by Vice President Ana Claudia de los Heros, outlined its five-year priorities focusing on open finance, payments interoperability, and cross-border payments. Key initiatives include fostering local currency credit, enhancing cybersecurity, and promoting financial inclusion. The bank will also develop its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, reviewing its institutional role as both a catalyst and executor.