A central bank, reserve bank, or monetary authority is a public institution that usually issues the currency, regulates the

money supply, and controls the interest rates in a country.

Central banks often also oversee the commercial banking system of their respective countries.

Central banks in most developed nations are independent in that they operate under rules designed to render them free from political interference.

Examples included the European Central Bank (ECB), the Bank of England, and the Federal Reserve System of the United States.

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primary objective of BSP's monetary policy is to promote a low and stable inflation conducive to a balanced and sustainable economic growth.

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BSP provides policy directions in the areas of money, banking and credit.

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