European Central Bank
ECB is the central bank for the Eurozone, consisting of 18 EU member states. The capital stock of this bank is jointly owned by 28 central banks of the member states. Established by the Treaty of Amsterdam in 1998, ECB is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve System is the central banking system of the United States of America. Governed by the Federal Reserve Act, the bank was established on 23rd December, 1913 and completed 100 years of its existence last year. It is one of the most influential banks of the world, and the actions undertaken by FRS play a major part in the global economy.
Bank of England
It is the model bank on which most central banks of the world are based. It was established way back in 1694, though it was nationalised in 1946. In 1998, it became an independent public organisation, wholly owned by the government.
Reserve Bank of Australia
RBA was established on 14th January, 1960. Other than being the central bank of Australia and the banknote issuing authority, it also serves the other central banks and official institutions. The constitution defines the roles of RBA as: stabilising the Australian currency, maintaining full employment in Australia and ensuring the economic prosperity and welfare in Australia.
Bank of Japan
BOJ is the central bank of Japan. Also called Nichigin, it is headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo. Operating the Japanese Yen, it was established in 1882 and re-organised in 1942. The bank issues and managed the currency, implements monetary policies and operates treasury and government securities other than compiling and analysing the data of the Japanese economy.
Bank Of Canada
Canada's central bank was founded by the Bank of Canada Act on July 3, 1934, as a privately owned corporation. However, in 1938, it became a Crown corporation, belonging to the Monarchy of Canada. The role of the bank is defined as promotion of the economic and financial well-being of Canada.