National and international agreements
This section presents information on the national and international agreements signed by the BCRA with government bodies, financial organizations, central banks and other relevant entities. These formal instruments establish frameworks for cooperation applicable to information sharing, technical assistance, joint research and the development of good practices, among other areas.
The agreements detailed here contribute to strengthening the BCRA’s institutional coordination at the national and international levels, and to consolidating its role in the domestic and global financial system.
National agreements
| Date | Entities | Brief description | Type | Status | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2017 | BCRA – Argentine Office of Vital Statistics (RENAPER) | Master agreement to enable financial institutions (and payment service providers) to verify and validate identity (including facial and fingerprint biometrics) for remote customer onboarding and other services. | Master cooperation agreement | Automatic renewal (as per the instrument) | BCRA - RENAPER master agreement for identity validation (PDF) |
| 05/17/2017 | BCRA – Ministry of Education (name at the time of execution) | Master agreement for financial education. | Master agreement | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - Ministry of Education master agreement (PDF) |
| 08/31/2016 | BCRA – Superintendence of Workplace Hazards (SRT) (name at the time of execution) | Agreement for submission by the BCRA to the SRT of single banking codes (CBUs) linked to employee identification codes (CUILs) and monthly paid amounts; establishment of a technical committee. | Specific agreement (information sharing) | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - SRT specific agreement for submission of CBU/CUIL information and amounts paid (PDF) |
| 07/23/2015 | BCRA – National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism (INADI) | Cooperation agreement for the prevention of discrimination in the access to, and use of, financial services. | Cooperation agreement | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - INADI cooperation agreement (PDF) |
| 09/13/2013 | BCRA – National Securities Commission (CNV) | Master agreement on cooperation and information sharing between supervisory authorities. | Master agreement on cooperation and information sharing | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - CNV master agreement (PDF) |
| 02/08/2011 | BCRA – Federal Administration of Public Revenue (AFIP) (name at the time of execution; currently, Customs Control and Collection Agency (ARCA)) | Specific agreement whereby AFIP provides the BCRA with the taxpayer password authentication service for the balance sheet database. | Specific agreement (authentication service) | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - AFIP specific agreement for the taxpayer password authentication service (PDF) |
| 12/07/2010 | BCRA – Ministry of Justice, Security and Human Rights (name at the time of execution) | Master cooperation agreement (training, IT/innovation, communications and information sharing). | Master agreement | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - Ministry of Justice master agreement on cooperation and complementation (PDF) |
| 05/06/2010 | BCRA/SEFyC – Argentine Federation of Professional Associations of Economic Sciences (FACPCE) | Agreement for IFRS implementation: creates study committee and technical committee; defines implementation plan, training and dissemination; 1-year term, automatically renewed. | Cooperation agreement (IFRS) | Automatic renewal (as per the instrument) | BCRA/SEFyC - FACPCE cooperation agreement on IFRS implementation (PDF) |
| 09/16/2008 | BCRA – AFIP (name at the time of execution; currently, ARCA) | Specific agreement on information sharing: AFIP shares data via SITER; the BCRA shares information from the reporting system. It creates a technical committee for implementation and follow-up. | Specific agreement (information sharing) | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - AFIP specific agreement on information sharing (SITER/reporting system) (PDF) |
| 11/01/2007 | BCRA – FACPCE | Master agreement on training, projects and exchange of information not subject to financial secrecy provisions; future action through specific agreements. | Master agreement | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - FACPCE master agreement (PDF) |
| 05/23/2005 | BCRA – AFIP (name at the time of execution; currently, ARCA) | Master agreement on cooperation (training, infrastructure, IT/innovation) and exchange of information not subject to tax/financial secrecy provisions; designates areas in charge. | Master agreement | In force as set out in the agreement | BCRA - AFIP master agreement (PDF) |
International agreements
| Country | Date | Entities | Brief description | Type | Status | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | 10/13/2025 | BCRA – European Central Bank (ECB) | The BCRA and the European Central Bank signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation regarding banking supervision. The instrument provides for information-sharing mechanisms related to ongoing supervision, licensing processes, inspections, resolution, crisis management and operational risks, including the exchange of information on third-party service providers. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | BCRA - ECB MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| Peru | 06/14/2024 | BCRA – Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators of Peru (SBS) | The BCRA and the Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators of Peru signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation regarding prudential supervision and information sharing. The instrument provides for coordination mechanisms for licensing, consolidated supervision, on-site inspections, crisis management and cybersecurity. | Memorandum of understanding on cooperation concerning supervision | In force | BCRA - SBS MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| Brazil | 06/07/2023 | BCRA – Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) | The BCRA and the Central Bank of Brazil renewed the terms of the memorandum of understanding signed in 1999 to strengthen cooperation regarding consolidated and cross-border supervision, and resolution processes. The instrument provides for information sharing, and coordination in the event of risks and crisis, and contains a chapter dedicated to cybersecurity and operational resilience. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | BCRA - BCB MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| European Union | 03/21/2023 | BCRA – Single Resolution Board (SRB) | The BCRA and the Single Resolution Board of the European Banking Union signed a cooperation arrangement on bank resolution. The instrument provides for mechanisms for the exchange of relevant information, coordination in the event of crisis, and cooperation regarding resolvability plans and assessments. | Cooperation arrangement on bank resolution | In force | BCRA - SRB cooperation arrangement (PDF) |
| China | 08/10/2021 | BCRA – People’s Bank of China (PBC) | The BCRA and the People’s Bank of China signed a memorandum for broad cooperation to strengthen the bilateral relationship. The instrument mainly provides for the exchange of information and experience in financial stability, monetary and foreign exchange policies, payment systems, market development, statistics and regulation, as well as technical consultations and institutional coordination. | Memorandum of understanding for broad cooperation | In force | No public document |
| Spain | 11/11/2020 | BCRA – Bank of Spain | The BCRA and the Bank of Spain signed a memorandum for broad cooperation aimed at strengthening technical and institutional cooperation by promoting technical assistance and dialogue, especially in connection with financial stability, monetary policy, financial regulation and supervision, payment systems, statistics and applied technologies. | International non-regulatory agreement for broad cooperation | In force | No public document |
| Russia | 05/08/2020 | BCRA – Central Bank of the Russian Federation | The BCRA and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation signed a memorandum for broad cooperation to promote the exchange of information and technical collaboration, especially in connection with financial stability, monetary policy, financial regulation and supervision, payment systems, statistics and IT. | Memorandum of understanding for broad cooperation | In force | No public document |
| China | 05/05/2014 | BCRA – People's Bank of China (PBC) | The BCRA and the People's Bank of China signed a memorandum for cooperation to strengthen the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CFT). The agreement establishes mechanisms for the exchange of information on suspicious transactions, consultations on AML/CFT regulations and practices, and administrative cooperation channels, in accordance with the law in force in each country. | Memorandum of understanding on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing | In force | No public document |
| China | 10/05/2011 | BCRA – China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the former China Banking Regulatory Commission—succeeded by the National Financial Regulatory Administration—signed a memorandum on cooperation in supervision to strengthen the exchange of information, coordinate the supervision of financial institutions with cross-border operations and facilitate supervisory actions, inspections and technical consultations. The instrument establishes procedures for requests for information, confidentiality and notifications on relevant changes in supervised institutions. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | BCRA - CBRC MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| The Bahamas | 05/19/2010 | BCRA – Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the Central Bank of The Bahamas signed a memorandum for cooperation in supervision to strengthen the exchange of confidential information and technical assistance in banking regulation and supervision. The instrument mainly provides for mechanisms of coordination, consultations, and processing of shared information. | Memorandum of understanding on cooperation concerning supervision | In force | BCRA - CBOB MoU on cooperation concerning supervision (PDF) |
| Paraguay | 11/19/2009 | BCRA – Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the Central Bank of Paraguay signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation and the exchange of information in the field of banking supervision. The agreement provides for technical assistance, coordination of on-site inspections, reporting of relevant events and exchange of confidential information to facilitate the consolidated supervision of institutions located in both countries. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | No public document |
| Russia | 11/09/2009 | BCRA – Central Bank of the Russian Federation | The BCRA and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation signed a memorandum for cooperation in supervision aimed at facilitating the exchange of information, and promoting technical consultations on regulatory issues. As set out in the memorandum, an amendment will be required if a license is granted in the future to establish branches or subsidiaries in the other jurisdiction, in order to incorporate additional off-site supervision procedures and on-site inspections. | Memorandum of understanding on cooperation concerning supervision | In force | No public document |
| Cayman Islands | 02/13/2008 | BCRA – Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation for the exchange of information related to the supervision of financial institutions. The instrument provides for the notification of relevant events and coordination in the event of contingencies, confidentiality and use of information for supervisory needs only, among other matters. | Memorandum of understanding on cooperation concerning supervision | In force | BCRA - CIMA MoU on cooperation and supervision (PDF) |
| South Africa | 07/13/2007 | BCRA – South African Reserve Bank (SARB) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the Bank Supervision Department of the South African Reserve Bank signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the supervision of financial institutions. The instrument establishes a framework for the exchange of information and cooperation concerning the supervision and regulation of financial institutions. | Memorandum of understanding on cooperation concerning supervision | In force | No public document |
| Uruguay | 10/30/2006 | BCRA – Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) | The BCRA and the Central Bank of Uruguay signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation regarding the supervision of financial institutions. The instrument promotes the exchange of information, coordination in inspections and licensing processes, and technical assistance between the two entities, with the aim of enhancing consolidated supervision. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | BCRA - BCU MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| South Africa | 03/13/2006 | BCRA – South African Reserve Bank (SARB) | The BCRA and the South African Reserve Bank signed a memorandum of understanding for broad cooperation to strengthen the relationship between the two central banks. The instrument mainly promotes the exchange of information and experience on monetary, foreign exchange and macroeconomic policies, the financial system, payments and supervision. | Memorandum of understanding for broad cooperation | In force | No public document |
| Italy | 01/14/2002 | BCRA – Bank of Italy (BDI) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the Bank of Italy signed a memorandum for cooperation to strengthen the supervision of the banking system; the instrument promotes the exchange of information and coordination in the supervision of financial groups with cross-border operations, including licensing, inspection and regulatory compliance processes; it also provides for technical cooperation to improve prudential supervision and risk management practices. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | BCRA - BDI MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| Germany | 02/15/2001 | BCRA – Federal Banking Supervisory Office of Germany (BAK) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the former Federal Banking Supervisory Office of Germany signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in financial supervision. The instrument promotes the exchange of information and technical assistance between the two authorities. Since 2002, the BAK's functions have been carried out by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), with which an amendment was signed in 2011 to broaden the scope of cooperation to the field of prevention of financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | BCRA - BAK MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| Mexico | 09/19/2000 | BCRA – National Banking and Securities Commission of Mexico (CNBV) | In 2000, the SEFyC (BCRA) and the National Banking and Securities Commission of Mexico signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the field of financial supervision. The instrument promotes the exchange of information, coordination in licensing and inspection processes, and technical assistance between both authorities. In 2011, an amendment was signed to broaden the scope of cooperation to the field of prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | BCRA - CNBV MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 07/24/2000 | BCRA – Financial Services Authority (FSA) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the former Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the supervision of financial institutions. The instrument promotes the exchange of information and mutual assistance in licensing, inspection and regulatory compliance processes. Since 2013, the FSA's functions have been taken over by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority of the Bank of England. | Memorandum of understanding on supervision | In force | BCRA - FSA MoU on supervision (PDF) |
| United States of America | 09/03/1999 | BCRA – Federal Reserve System (Fed), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) | In 1999, the SEFyC (BCRA), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency signed a statement of cooperation in the field of banking supervision and sharing of information. Subsequently, the statement was amended in 2007 to include the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the former Office of Thrift Supervision in 2008, strengthening information sharing and cooperation in prudential supervision. | Statement of cooperation in supervision | In force | BCRA - OCC - Fed statement of cooperation in supervision (PDF) |
| Spain | 05/28/1998 | BCRA – Bank of Spain | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the Bank of Spain signed a cooperation protocol to enhance the consolidated supervision of financial institutions located in both countries. The agreement provides for the exchange of relevant information, the coordination of supervisory activities and mutual technical assistance, promoting regulatory convergence and the strengthening of prudential practices. | Protocol for cooperation in supervision | In force | No public document |
| Chile | 11/30/1994 | BCRA – Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions of Chile (SBIF) | The SEFyC (BCRA) and the former Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions of Chile—succeeded by the Financial Market Commission of Chile—agreed, through resolutions of their superintendents, to perform joint actions to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision. The measures include the exchange of information, the harmonization of regulatory criteria and the coordination of supervisory activities. | Resolution on supervision | In force | No public document |