Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
The BIS is an international organisation fostering the cooperation of central banks and international financial institutions.
Bank of Canada
The central bank of Canada.
Bank of England
UK independent central bank, with statutory powers to set monetary policy.
Bank of Japan
Japanese 'independent' central bank.
Central Bank of Ireland
Now a member of the European Sytem of Central Banks (ESCB)
Deutsche Bundesbank
German central bank, now an integral member of the European Systam of Central Banks (ESCB).
European Central Bank.
Lead bank within the European Sytem of Central Banks (ESCB). Charged with setting Euro Zone interests rates to promote price stability and economic growth.
The World Bank
Consisting of five closely associated institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD); International Development Association (IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC); Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The banks ultimate aim is an elimination of poverty.