The Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) is a national state self-governed institution, whose primary and fundamental mission is to preserve the value of the Argentine currency. The Central Bank’s role consists of:
- monitoring the appropriate operation of the financial market and implementing the Law on Financial Institutions and other regulations
- acting as the National Government financial agent
- concentrating and managing its reserves in gold, foreign currencies and other foreign assets
- promoting the development and strengthening of the capital market and implementing the foreign exchange policy
The bank performs research on the Argentine economy in order to inform its decision-making. The website contains in-depth information regarding various aspects of the Argentine financial system.