The Central Bank of Aruba published financial sector tables for the first two quarters of 2026, showing broad money increased by Afl 497.4 million during the second quarter to Afl 7.72 billion. The expansion reflected a Afl 546.3 million inflow of foreign funds, while net domestic money creation declined by Afl 48.9 million. Claims on the private sector rose by Afl 217.5 million during the quarter to Afl 4.94 billion, driven mainly by a Afl 178.5 million increase in enterprise credit. Net foreign assets climbed to Afl 4.61 billion. Commercial banks remained above applicable prudential thresholds, with a 27.8% regulatory capital ratio and a 34.9% liquid-assets ratio, while the loans-to-deposits ratio was 61.5% and nonperforming loans represented 1.8% of gross loans.
2026-08-28Central Bank of Aruba
Central Bank of Aruba publishes first-half financial sector data, broad money reaches Afl 7.72 billion
The Central Bank of Aruba reported that broad money rose to Afl 7.72 billion in the second quarter of 2026, supported by a Afl 546.3 million inflow of foreign funds. Private-sector credit reached Afl 4.94 billion, while commercial banks remained above capital and liquidity requirements.