National and international agreements

This section presents information on the national and international agreements signed by the BCRA with public agencies, financial institutions, central banks and other relevant actors. These formal instruments establish frameworks for cooperation in the areas of information exchange, technical assistance, joint research and the development of good practices, among other areas.

The agreements detailed herein contribute to strengthening the BCRA’s institutional articulation at the internal and external levels, and to consolidating its role in the national and international financial system.

National agreements

Date	Institutions	Brief description	Type	Status	Document
10/07/2017	BCRA – RENAPER	Framework agreement to enable financial institutions (and payment providers) to verify and validate identity (including fingerprint and face biometrics) for non-face-to-face registrations and other services.	Framework cooperation agreement	Automatically renewed (as per instrument)	BCRA Framework Agreement – RENAPER Identity Validation (PDF)
17/05/2017	BCRA – Ministry of Education (name at the time of signing)	Framework agreement aimed at financial education.	Framework agreement	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	BCRA Framework Agreement - Ministry of Education Financial Education (PDF)
31/08/2016	BCRA – SRT (denomination at the time of signing)	Agreement for the BCRA to send CBU associated CUIL and monthly amounts of benefits to the SRT; establishes a Technical Committee.	Specific agreement (exchange of information)	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	BCRA – SRT Specific Agreement: CBU/CUIL Information and Benefits (PDF)
23/07/2015	BCRA – INADI	Collaboration agreement to prevent discriminatory acts and combat discrimination in access to and use of financial services.	Collaboration agreement	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	BCRA – INADI collaboration agreement (pdf)
13/09/2013	BCRA – National Securities Commission (CNV)	Framework agreement for cooperation and exchange of information between supervisory authorities.	Framework agreement on cooperation and exchange of information	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	BCRA – CNV Framework Agreement (pdf)
08/02/2011	BCRA – AFIP (denomination at the time of signing, today ARCA)	Specific agreement by which the AFIP provides the BCRA with the Fiscal Key Authentication Service for the Central Balance Sheet System	Specific Agreement (Authentication Service)	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	BCRA – AFIP Specific Agreement for Fiscal Code Authentication Service (PDF)
07/12/2010	BCRA – Ministry of Justice, Security and Human Rights (name at the time of signing)	Framework collaboration agreement (training, IT/innovation, communications and information exchange).	Framework agreement	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	Framework Agreement BCRA – Ministry of Justice, Cooperation and Complementarity (PDF)
06/05/2010	BCRA/SEFyC – FACPCE	Agreement for the implementation of IFRS/IFRS: creates Study Group and Technical Committee; defines an implementation, training and dissemination plan; 1 year term, automatically renewable.	Collaboration Agreement (IFRS)	Automatically renewed (as per instrument)	BCRA/SEFyC – FACPCE Collaboration Agreement for IFRS/IFRS Implementation (PDF)
16/09/2008	BCRA – AFIP (denomination at the time of signing, today ARCA)	Specific information exchange agreement: AFIP shares data via SITER; the BCRA, information on the Information Regime. Creates a Technical Committee for implementation and monitoring.	Specific agreement (exchange of information)	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	BCRA – AFIP specific agreement on the exchange of information SITER/Information Regime (PDF)
01/11/2007	BCRA – FACPCE	Framework agreement for training, projects and exchange of information not subject to financial secrecy; future actions through specific agreements.	Framework agreement	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	BCRA – FACPCE Framework Agreement (pdf)
23/05/2005	BCRA – AFIP (denomination at the time of signing, today ARCA)	Framework agreement for cooperation (training, infrastructure, IT/innovation) and exchange of information not subject to fiscal/financial secrets; designates responsible areas.	Framework agreement	Validity according to clauses of the instrument	BCRA – AFIP Framework Agreement (pdf)

International agreements

Country	Date	Institutions	Brief description	Type	Status	Document
European Union	13/10/2025	BCRA – European Central Bank	The BCRA and the European Central Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision. The instrument establishes mechanisms for the exchange of information for permanent supervision, authorization processes, inspections, resolution, crisis management and operational risks, including the possibility of exchanging information on third-party service providers.	Memorandum of Understanding in Supervision	Current	BCRA Supervision MoU – ECB (PDF)
Peru	14/06/2024	BCRA – Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators of the Republic of Peru	The BCRA and the Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Fund Administrators of the Republic of Peru entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in prudential supervision and the exchange of information. The instrument includes mechanisms for coordination in authorizations, consolidated supervision, on-site inspections, crisis management, and cybersecurity.	Memorandum of Understanding on Supervisory Cooperation	Current	MoU cooperation supervision BCRA – SBS (pdf)
Brazil	07/06/2023	BCRA – Central Bank of Brazil	The BCRA and the Central Bank of Brazil renewed the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (1999) to strengthen cooperation in consolidated and cross-border supervision, as well as in resolution processes. The instrument provides for information exchange, coordination in the face of risks and crises, and a specific chapter on cybersecurity and operational resilience.	Memorandum of Understanding in Supervision	Current	BCRA – BCB Supervision MoU (PDF)
European Union	21/03/2023	BCRA – Single Resolution Board	The BCRA and the Single Resolution Board of the European Banking Union entered into a Cooperation Agreement on Bank Resolution. The instrument establishes mechanisms for the exchange of relevant information, coordination in crisis situations, and cooperation in resolution plans and evaluations.	Cooperation Agreement on Bank Resolution	Current	BCRA – SRB EU Cooperation Agreement (PDF)
China	10/08/2021	BCRA – People’s Bank of China	The BCRA and the People's Bank of China signed a memorandum of broad cooperation to strengthen the bilateral relationship. The instrument mainly provides for the exchange of information and experiences in financial stability, monetary and exchange rate policies, payment systems, market development, statistics and regulation, as well as technical consultations and institutional coordination.	Memorandum of understanding for broad cooperation	Current	No public document
Spain	11/11/2020	BCRA – Bank of Spain	The BCRA and the Bank of Spain signed a memorandum of broad cooperation aimed at strengthening technical and institutional cooperation by promoting technical assistance and dialogue on issues mainly such as: financial stability, monetary policy, financial regulation and supervision, payment systems, statistics and applied technologies.	Non-normative International Agreement on Comprehensive Cooperation	Current	No public document
Russia	08/05/2020	BCRA – The Central Bank of the Russian Federation	The BCRA and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of broad cooperation to promote the exchange of information and technical collaboration mainly on issues of financial stability, monetary policy, financial regulation and supervision, payment systems, statistics and information technologies.	Memorandum of understanding for broad cooperation	Current	No public document
China	05/05/2014	BCRA – People's Bank of China	The BCRA and the People's Bank of China signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen actions to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. The agreement establishes mechanisms for the exchange of information on suspicious transactions, consultations on AML/CFT regulations and practices, and administrative cooperation channels, always in accordance with the legislation in force in each country.	Memorandum of Understanding on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing	Current	No public document
China	05/10/2011	BCRA – China Banking Regulatory Commission	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the then China Banking Regulatory Commission – succeeded by the National Financial Regulatory Administration – entered into a memorandum of 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 entities.	Memorandum of Understanding in Supervision	Current	BCRA – CBARC Supervision MoU (PDF)
Bahamas	19/05/2010	BCRA – The Central Bank of the Bahamas	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the Central Bank of The Bahamas signed a memorandum of cooperation in supervision to strengthen the exchange of confidential information and technical assistance in banking regulation and supervision. The instrument mainly contemplates mechanisms for coordination, consultations, and processing of shared information.	Memorandum of Understanding on Supervisory Cooperation	Current	MoU cooperation supervision BCRA – CBTB (pdf)
Paraguay	19/11/2009	BCRA – Central Bank of Paraguay	The SEFyC of the 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 entities with a presence in both countries.	Memorandum of Understanding in Supervision	Current	No public document
Russia	09/11/2009	BCRA – The Central Bank of the Russian Federation	The BCRA and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation entered into a memorandum of cooperation on supervision aimed at facilitating the exchange of information, and promoting technical consultations on regulatory issues. The MoU provides that, in the event of future authorization to establish branches or subsidiaries in the other jurisdiction, it will have to be amended to provide for additional off-site supervision procedures and on-site inspections.	Memorandum of Understanding on Supervisory Cooperation	Current	No public document
Islas Caimán	13/02/2008	BCRA – The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in the exchange of information for the supervision of financial institutions. The instrument contemplates, among others, notification of relevant events and coordination in the event of contingencies, respecting confidentiality and exclusive supervisory use of information.	Memorandum of Understanding on Supervisory Cooperation	Current	MoU cooperation supervision BCRA – CIMA (pdf)
South Africa	13/07/2007	BCRA – South African Reserve Bank	The SEFyC of the 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 in relation to the supervision and regulation of financial institutions.	Memorandum of Understanding on Supervisory Cooperation	Current	No public document
Uruguay	30/10/2006	BCRA – Central Bank of Uruguay	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the Central Bank of Uruguay signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in the supervision of financial institutions. The instrument promotes the exchange of information, coordination in inspections and authorisation processes, and technical assistance between the two institutions, with the aim of strengthening consolidated supervision.	Memorandum of Understanding in Supervision	Current	BCRA – BCU Supervision MoU (PDF)
South Africa	13/03/2006	BCRA – South African Reserve Bank	The BCRA and the South African Reserve Bank entered into 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 experiences on monetary, exchange, macroeconomic policies, the financial system, payments and supervision.	Memorandum of understanding for broad cooperation	Current	No public document
Italy	14/01/2002	BCRA – Banca d'Italia	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the Banca d'Italia signed a Memorandum of 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 authorization, inspection and regulatory compliance processes. It also provides for technical cooperation to improve prudential supervision and risk management practices.	Memorandum of Understanding in Supervision	Current	BCRA Supervision MoU – BDI (PDF)
Germany	15/02/2001	BCRA – Bundesaufsichtsamt für das Kreditwesen	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the then Bundesaufsichtsamt für das Kreditwesen (BAK) 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 Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), with which an amendment was signed in 2011 that extended cooperation to the field of prevention of financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing.	Memorandum of Understanding in Supervision	Current	MoU supervision BCRA – BAK (PDF)
Mexico	19/09/2000	BCRA – National Banking and Securities Commission of the United Mexican States	In 2000, the SEFyC of the BCRA and the National Banking and Securities Commission of the United States 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 authorization and inspection processes and technical assistance between both authorities. In 2011, an amendment was signed that expanded cooperation to the field of prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing.	Memorandum of Understanding in Supervision	Current	BCRA – CNBV Supervision MoU (PDF)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland	24/07/2000	BCRA – Financial Services Authority	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the then Financial Services Authority (FSA) 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 authorization, 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 in Supervision	Current	BCRA – FSA Supervision MoU (PDF)
United States	03/09/1999	BCRA – The Federal Reserve System, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency y Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation	In 1999, the SEFyC of the BCRA, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency signed a Declaration of Cooperation in the field of banking supervision and exchange of information. Subsequently, through amendments, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was incorporated in 2007 and the then Office of Thrift Supervision in 2008, strengthening information exchange and cooperation in prudential supervision.	Supervisory Cooperation Statement	Current	BCRA – OCC EDF Supervisory Cooperation Statement (PDF)
Spain	28/05/1998	BCRA – Bank of Spain	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the Bank of Spain signed a Cooperation Protocol to strengthen the consolidated supervision of financial institutions with a presence in both countries. The agreement establishes 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	Current	No public document
Chile	30/11/1994	BCRA – Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions of Chile	The SEFyC of the BCRA and the then Superintendence of Banks and Financial Institutions of Chile – succeeded by the Financial Market Commission of Chile – agreed through Resolutions of their Superintendents to carry out joint actions to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision. The measures include the exchange of information, the harmonisation of regulatory criteria and the coordination of supervisory activities.	Supervision Resolution	Current	No public document

Agreements with MERCOSUR

Date	Institutions	Type	Documents
26/03/1991	Mercosur	Treaty of Asunción	Common Market Group - GMC
			Meeting of Ministers of Economy and Central Bankers
			Macroeconomic Monitoring Group - GMM
			Sub-Working Group No. 4 "Financial Matters" - SGT4
			National Coordination - BCRA
			Banking System Commission (CSB) - BCRA
			Subcommittee on the Presentation of Financial Statements - BCRA
			Commission for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing - BCRA
			Securities Market Commission - CNV
			Insurance Commission - SSN

History of agreements with the IMF

Date	Institutions	Type	Documents
17/01/2003	Argentine Republic – IMF	Acuerdo financiero – Stand-by	Letter dated 16/01/2003 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Roberto Lavagna, and the President of the BCRA, Alfonso Prat-Gay, to the Director General of the IMF, Horst Köhler.
10/03/2000	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	IMF Press Report of 10/03/2000 Memorandum of Economic Policies attached to a letter dated 14/02/2000 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, José L. Machinea, and the President of the BCRA, Pedro Pou. Letter dated 05/09/2000 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, José L. Machinea, and the President of the BCRA, Pedro Pou, to the Director General of the IMF, Horst Köhler. Letter of 21/12/2000, idem above. Letter dated 03/05/2001 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, and the President of the BCRA, Roque Maccarone, to the Director General of the IMF, Horst Köhler. Letter of 30/08/2001, idem above. IMF Press Release of 07/09/2001.
04/02/1998	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 11/01/1999 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Roque Fernández, and the President of the BCRA, Pedro Pou, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus. Letter of 10/05/1999, idem above.
15/04/1996	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 14/03/1996 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus.
31/03/1992	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Extended Fund Facility	Letter dated 04/03/1992 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, and the President of the BCRA, Roque Fernández, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus. Letter dated 24/12/1992 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus. Letter of 11/06/1993, idem above. Letter dated 22/12/1993 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, and the President of the BCRA, Roque Fernández, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus. Letter dated 17/03/1995 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus. Letter dated 23/03/1995 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, and the President of the BCRA, Roque Fernández, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus. Letter of 30/08/1995, idem above. Letter dated 05/12/1995 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus.
29/07/1991	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 28/06/1991 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Domingo F. Cavallo, and the President of the BCRA, Roque Fernández, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus.
16/11/1989	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 12/10/1989 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Néstor Rapanelli, and the President of the BCRA, Javier González Fraga, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus.
26/2/1988	Argentine Republic – IMF	Acuerdo financiero – Compensatory Financing Facility	Compensatory Financing Agreement for Fall in Exports of 1988.
23/02/1987	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 12/01/1987 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Juan V. Sourrouille, and the President of the BCRA, José L. Machinea, to the Director General of the IMF, Jacques de Larosiere. Letter dated 08/07/1987 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Juan V. Sourrouille, and the President of the BCRA, José L. Machinea, to the Director General of the IMF, Michel Camdessus. Letter of 24/02/1988, idem above.
29/01/1987	Argentine Republic – IMF	Acuerdo financiero – Compensatory Financing Facility	Compensatory Financing Agreement for Fall in Exports of 1987.
28/12/1984	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 25/09/1984 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Bernardo Grispun, and the President of the BCRA, Enrique García Vázquez, to the Director General of the IMF, Jacques de Larosiere. Letter of 26/1 2/1 984, idem above.
04/12/1984	Argentine Republic – IMF	Acuerdo financiero – Compensatory Financing Facility	Compensatory Financing Agreement for Fall in Exports of 1984.
27/01/1983	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 07/01/1983 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Jorge Wehbe, and the President of the BCRA, Julio González del Solar, to the Director General of the IMF, Jacques de Larosiere.
11/01/1983	Argentine Republic – IMF	Acuerdo financiero – Compensatory Financing Facility	Compensatory Financing Agreement for Fall in Exports of 1983.
16/09/1977	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 22/08/1977 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, José A. Martínez de Hoz, and the President of the BCRA, Adolfo Diz, to the Director General of the IMF, H. Johannes Witteveen.
06/08/1976	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 08/07/1976 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, José A. Martínez de Hoz, and the President of the BCRA, Adolfo Diz, to the Director General of the IMF, H. Johannes Witteveen.
18/03/1976	Argentine Republic – IMF	Acuerdo financiero – Compensatory Financing Facility	Convenio de Financiamiento Compensatorio por Caída de Exportaciones de 1976.
12/12/1975	Argentine Republic – IMF	Acuerdo financiero – Compensatory Financing Facility	Compensatory Financing Agreement for Fluctuation of Exports of 1975.
20/10/1975	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Oil Facility	Letter dated 08/10/1975 from the Argentine Secretary for Economic Programming and Coordination, Guido Di Tella, to the Director General of the IMF, H. Johannes Witteveen.
15/04/1968	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Carta del 02/03/1968 del Ministro de Economía argentino, Adalbert Krieger Vasena, y del Presidente del BCRA, Pedro Real, al Director General del FMI, Pierre Paul Schweitzer.
01/05/1967	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 13/03/1967 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Adalbert Krieger Vasena, and the President of the BCRA, Pedro Real, to the Director General of the IMF, Pierre Paul Schweitzer.
06/06/1962	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 14/05/1962 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Álvaro Alsogaray, and the President of the BCRA, Eustaquio A. Méndez Delfino, to the Director General of the IMF, Per Jacobsson. Extension of the agreement, 18/03/1963. Letter dated 13/03/1963 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Eustaquio A. Méndez Delfino, and from the President of the BCRA, Luis Otero Monsegur, to the Director General of the IMF, Per Jacobsson.
22/11/1961	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 02/11/1961 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Roberto T. Alemann, to the Director General of the IMF, Per Jacobsson.
09/12/1960	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 22/11/1960 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Álvaro Alsogaray, to the Director General of the IMF, Per Jacobsson.
24/11/1959	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 18/11/1959 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Álvaro Alsogaray, to the Director General of the IMF, Per Jacobsson.
04/12/1958	Argentine Republic – IMF	Financial Agreement – Stand-by	Letter dated 04/12/1958 from the Argentine Minister of Economy, Emilio Donato del Carril, to the Director General of the IMF, Per Jacobsson. Letter of 12/18/1958, previous idem. Translation from English to Spanish of the agreement and the letters.