ARG CB Net Global Forex Position

Updated on: Sep 17, 2025

Latest Event


  • Sep. 15, 2025 ARG CB Regulatory Update
  • On Sep. 15, 2025, ARG CB issued Circular LISOL 1-1118, Communication A 8325.
  • The institution adopted resolution allowing institutions to exclude foreign financing with an average term of at least 12 months from their Foreign Currency Spot Position.
  • Updated regulatory will be sent later to replace prior versions in the reference text.

On Jun. 26, ARG CB replaced rates for non-financial public sector.

  • ARG CB published Circular LISOL 1-1106, OPRAC 1-1286, REMON 1-1133, OPASI 2-735, Communication A 8264 to replace rates established in various consolidated texts.
  • Highlights
  • Replaced rates in sections 3.1.1. of Minimum Cash text; 3.1. of Net Global Position in Foreign Currency; 11.3. of the consolidated text on Bank Current Account Regulations.
  • Finally, in 9.3. of the consolidated text on Financing of the Non-Financial Public Sector.
  • Rate for calculation of default fee to be charged to financial institutions in securities purchase, sale transactions, with total Argentinian Wholesale Rate (TAMAR) for banks.
  • Effectiveness
  • Communication A 8264 comes into force on Jul. 1, 2025.
  • Jun. 30, 2025 ARG CB Official Publication
  • On Jun. 30, 2025, ARG CB published Communication A 8264 in the official gazette.
  • Jul. 2025 ARG CB Adjustments
  • On Jul. 10, 2025, ARG CB issued Circular LISOL 1-1112, Communication A 8276.
  • The Communication references adjustments to the net global foreign currency position.
  • Changes certain rates charged to financial institutions in securities purchase and sale transactions with ARG CB, with the Argentine Wholesale Rate (TAMAR) for banks.
  • Specifically, the rates provided in point 3.1.1 of the consolidated text on Minimum Cash; point 3.1 on Net Global Position in Foreign Currency, and other rates listed.
  • The changes made by Communication A 8276 are effective on Jul. 1, 2025.
  • Jul. 14, 2025 ARG CB Official Publication
  • On Jul. 14, 2025, ARG CB published Communication A 8276 in the official gazette.
  • Sep. 1, 2025 ARG CB Regulatory Update
  • On Sep. 1, 2025, ARG CB issued Circular LISOL 1-1115, Communication A 8311.
  • It requires institutions to maintain their Net Global Foreign Currency Position daily.
  • If the Daily Foreign Currency Spot Position is negative, it may not exceed 30% of the computable capital liability (CPL) for the month before the corresponding month.
  • In addition, institutions are prohibited from increasing their Daily Foreign Currency Cash Position on the last business day of the month compared to the day before.
  • It must not also increase on final business day of the month relative to previous day.
  • The changes made by Communication A 8311 are effective on Dec. 1, 2025.
  • Sep. 3, 2025 ARG CB Update
  • On Sep. 3, 2025, ARG CB issued Circular LISOL 1-1117, Communication A 8316.
  • Published regulatory update on the Net Global Foreign Currency Position, based on the provisions disclosed in Communications A 8302 (point 2) and A 8311 (point 3).
  • Sep. 5, 2025 ARG CB Official Publication
  • On Sep. 5, 2025, ARG CB published Communication A 8316 in the official gazette.
  • Sep. 15, 2025 ARG CB Regulatory Update
  • On Sep. 15, 2025, ARG CB issued Circular LISOL 1-1118, Communication A 8325.
  • The institution adopted resolution allowing institutions to exclude foreign financing with an average term of at least 12 months from their Foreign Currency Spot Position.
  • Updated regulatory will be sent later to replace prior versions in the reference text.
Regulators
ARG CB
Entity Types
Bank; MSB; Servicer
Reference
OG, 9/15/2025; Cir LISOL 1-1118, Com A 8325, 9/11/2025; OG, 9/5/2025; Cir LISOL 1-1117, Com A 8316, 9/3/2025; OG, 9/1/2025; Cir LISOL 1-1115, Com A 8311, 8/29/2025; OG, 7/14/2025; Cir LISOL 1-1112, Com A 8276, 7/10/2025; OG, 6/30/2025; Cir LISOL 1-1106, OPRAC 1-1286, REMON 1-1133, OPASI 2-735, Com A 8264, 6/26/2025
Functions
Financial; Reporting; Risk; Settlement; Treasury
Countries
Argentina; Cross-Border
Category
State
N/A
Products
Banking; Deposits; Forex; Issuance/IPO; Loan; Payments
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Jun 26, 2025
Effective Date
Dec 1, 2025
Rule ID
260422
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Sep 15, 2025
Report Section
International