The Central Bank of Aruba maintained the reserve requirement for commercial banks at 12.5%, effective July 1, 2026. The decision reflects foreign reserves that remained well above the central bank’s monitored benchmarks as of May 22 and are expected to remain adequate throughout 2026. Inflation also remained low in April, with end-of-period inflation at 0.8% and average inflation at 0.2%. The central bank cautioned that geopolitical tensions and broader global uncertainty could affect foreign exchange reserves and inflation, and it will adjust its policy stance as needed to maintain the florin’s fixed exchange rate against the U.S. dollar.
Central Bank of Aruba2026-08-11
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 July 1, 2026. Foreign reserves remain adequate and inflation is low, although global uncertainty could affect reserves and prices.