Governor of Banxico, named as the central banker of 2019 by The Banker

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The publication referred to Governor Díaz de León, highlighting the importance of maintaining sound economic foundations and reinforcing appropriate policies, such as maintaining economies open to trade and capital flows, adopting technological changes, and having a resilient financial sector. , develop more opportunities for social mobility and the promotion of strong institutions.

The governor of the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) Alejandro Diaz de Leon, was named as the central banker of 2019 for America, by the specialized publication The Banker, in recognition of his leadership during times of volatility.

In its latest edition published this Wednesday, The Banker released the awards it gives to the most recognized banking institutions and central bankers for their contribution to growth and stability in their economies.

The publication highlights that since December 2017, when Governor Díaz de León took office, Mexico faced the challenges associated with the increase in interest rates in the United States, the rethinking of investments in emerging markets, and the uncertainty regarding the Treaty. of Free Trade in North America, as well as a complex electoral process.

According to a statement, Banxico’s strategy generated certainty in the markets and managed to propitiate an orderly adjustment of the Mexican economy to the different external and internal challenges.

The Banker noted that timely and transparent communication is key to the success of monetary policy decisions, and highlights the additional measures to improve transparency and accountability that the central institute recently introduced.

The publication highlights that, as of February 2018, forecasts of general and core inflation for the next eight quarters are published, which serve not only as an indicator of the future path planned by the bank, but also as a reference to communicate the better way the implications of potential future shocks and the monetary policy stance that could be adopted.

It also highlights the disclosure of the full transcripts of the discussions on monetary policy decisions three years after they were made, as well as the dissemination of the communiqués and the minutes simultaneously in both Spanish and English, and the publication in line of all the speeches of the members of the Governing Board.

The publication referred to Governor Díaz de León, highlighting the importance of maintaining sound economic foundations and reinforcing appropriate policies, such as maintaining economies open to trade and capital flows, adopting technological changes, and having a resilient financial sector. , develop more opportunities for social mobility and the promotion of strong institutions.