World Central Banks & Monetary Policies
Institutions that are dedicated to the industries of banking and finance usually serve to educate consumers and investors about the intricacies of specific areas of money management. Many institutions provide information on different levels of consumer investing, ranging from rather simple investments in common stocks to more complex endeavors in the area of real estate investments. At the international level, banking and finance institutions often focus their attention on the continuing growth of world trade. International banking and finance institutions are instrumental in providing information that drives the expansion of world trade and ultimately, the global economy. The links included herein relate to financial institutions.
Brazil: Banco Central do Brasil
Bank’s mission and responsibilities, economic reports, Y2K project, economics and financial library, and consumer publications.
China: Hong Kong: Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Information on the market infrastructure, monetary policy, overview of the banking system, economic reports, statistics, and publications.
Indonesia: Bank of Indonesia
Overview of bank's purpose and activities, monetary policy information, economic and financial reports, statistics, and publications.
Ireland: Bank of Ireland
Daily commentary featuring the latest financial news and rates, downloadable Trendsetter files, EMU updates, market bulletin and Corporate Treasury Handbook.
Israel: Bank of Israel
Overview of bank's activities, exchange rates, recent economic developments, publications and statistical data, and currency exchange rates.
Jamaica: Bank of Jamaica
Overview of bank's functions and activities, economic and financial reports and statistics, publications and links to related sites.
Japan: Bank of Japan
Economic and financial information, publications, regulatory framework, foreign exchange rates, monetary policy, FAQ, and related links.
New Zealand: Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Information on monetary policies, statistics, economics and financial reports and statistics, publications, and collectors' currency.
Russia: Central Bank of the Russian Federation
Overview of the banking system, monetary policy, financial markets, economics and financial reports and statistics, and publications.
South Africa: South African Reserve Bank
Economic and financial research and statistics, national payment system, international banking, exchange control, and publications.
Thailand: Bank of Thailand
Overview of bank's activities and purpose, economic and financial research and statistics, publications, and research information center.
Turkey: Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
Overview of bank's activities, monetary programs, statistics, treasury auctions, open markets, financial and economics research, and museum.
United Kingdom: Bank of England
Economic and financial reports and statistics, inflation report, museum and archives, bank notes, publications, and research search facility.