TRANSITION 2019 Sandleris confirms resignation as Central Bank chief 05-12-2019 06:58 Central Bank chief confirms he will resign post ahead of December 10 handover. Argentina's monetary institution has had 61 presidents in the 84 years since its founding.
'Cepo total' US$200 limit: Central Bank tightens currency controls in wake of election 28-10-2019 01:03 The move looks to preserve international reserves during the political transition but risks causing the black market exchange rate to skyrocket.
CENTRAL BANK Sandleris asks for 'basic consensus' to ensure Argentina grows 16-10-2019 08:29 "If we manage to build basic consensus, our economy can leave behind instability and crisis, so that we can begin to grow steadily and begin to lower inflation," declares Central Bank chief.
ARGENTINA & THE IMF New IMF chief meets briefly with Finance Minister Lacunza 26-09-2019 09:29 "I look forward to working with the authorities when I assume my duties on October 1. Argentina is an important member of the IMF and we want it to do well," Kristalina Georgieva posts on Twitter after meeting Finance Minister Hernán Lacunza.
BLOOMBERG IMF’s Lipton says relationship with Argentina ‘may have to wait’ 25-09-2019 15:27 "Argentina’s situation right now is extremely complex," Acting IMF head tells Bloomberg.
IMF CREDIT-LINE IMF: We will continue to support Argentina in its 'difficult situation' 24-09-2019 20:31 IMF acting chief David Lipton said he had "a constructive meeting" with President Mauricio Macri, Finance Minister Hernán Lacunza and Central Bank Governor Guido Sandleris in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
BUENOS AIRES CITY Bank queues return to BA as currency controls kick in 03-09-2019 08:03 Queues outside banks seen once again outside branches, as Argentines get used to new capital controls.
BLOOMBERG Government and IMF in talks over September monetary policy target 03-09-2019 07:32 Gustavo Sandleris said the Central Bank had failed to meet its monetary base goals for July and August, allowing the total amount of cash in circulation to rise above its target of 1.34 trillion pesos.
Selective cepo? Government imposes currency controls in bid to halt flight of dollars 01-09-2019 16:04 Exporters ordered to seek permission from the Central Bank of Argentina before purchasing foreign currency and and purchases of dollars limited to US$10,000 per individual a month.