The Central Bank of Paraguay published an update on the conclusion of the 9th Forum of Deposit Insurers of the Americas in Asuncion, a four-day regional meeting that brought together supervisors, deposit insurers and resolution authorities from Latin America, North America and the Caribbean. Organized jointly by the International Association of Deposit Insurers and the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas, with support from Paraguay's Deposit Guarantee Fund and the central bank, the forum focused on exchanging knowledge, strengthening institutional capacity and discussing risks to regional financial stability. The update emphasized the role of deposit insurance within an efficient financial safety net and highlighted discussions on crisis management, interinstitutional cooperation and innovation in payment systems. It also referred to a recent crisis simulation exercise facilitated by the Bank for International Settlements, which allowed several countries in the region to test their crisis management frameworks. The forum closed with a call to deepen technical dialogue across jurisdictions and maintain close monitoring of risks that could affect public confidence in national financial systems.
Central Bank of Paraguay2025-06-17
Central Bank of Paraguay highlights close of Americas deposit insurers forum on crisis management and regional cooperation
The Central Bank of Paraguay reported the close of the 9th Forum of Deposit Insurers of the Americas in Asuncion. The meeting brought together regional supervisors, deposit insurers and resolution authorities to discuss crisis management, cooperation and the role of deposit insurance in financial safety nets. Participants ended the forum by calling for continued technical dialogue and vigilance over risks to public confidence.