Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten

Not all households experience inflation the same way. The paper titled ‘The Impact of Inflation on Different Income Groups in Curaçao’ finds that in Curaçao, lower-income groups bear the greatest inflationary burden, as rising food, electricity, and fuel prices take up a larger share of their spending. Strengthening resilience against external price shocks is key to safeguarding their purchasing power, according to Robert P.A. Hieroms, CBCS Economic Analysis & Research Specialist and author of the paper. Click this link to download the full working paper: https://lnkd.in/eKGR2xC2

Rising prices don’t affect everyone equally. A new CBCS study, conducted by Robert P.A. Hieroms, Economic Analysis & Research Specialist, reveals that in Curaçao, lower-income households have been hit hardest by inflation between 2017 and 2024 — especially due to increases in food, housing, and gasoline prices. Read the press release to learn how inflation impacts purchasing power across income groups:  https://lnkd.in/epJviYBP

Froude ku pago online ta masha na moda, i estafa ku kódigo QR ta un di e trikinan di mas astuto ku nan ta usa pa hòrta bo sèn. No konfia! Paga tinu pa señal sospechoso: petishon urgente, papiamentu kibrá òf lenk straño. Wak bon semper promé ku bo klek riba un URL straño òf deskonosí. Tuma djis un ratu pa chèk e asuntu bon. Bo por skapa hopi doló di kabes despues. Estafadónan ta birando masha bibu. Abo tambe?   B’a kai den nan trampa? B’a klek tòg? Anto, yama bo banko mesora.   Pa mas informashon i tep tokante froude ku pago, bishitá nos wèpsait: https://lnkd.in/gYuAf6Nm   #centralebankvancuracaoensintmaarten #cbcs #paymentfraude #fraudepreventioncampaign #stopthescam

Online payment fraud is on the rise, and QR scams are one of the sneakiest tricks they’re using to steal your money. Always stay vigilant—look for red flags like urgent requests, bad grammar, or strange links. If a URL seems off or unfamiliar, double-check before you click. It only takes a second to protect yourself, but it could save you a lot in the long run. Scammers are getting smarter, so should you! Did you make a mistake and click anyway? Contact your bank immediately. For more information on online fraud and what you can do, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gYuAf6Nm #centralebankvancuracaoensintmaarten #cbcs #paymentfraude #fraudepreventioncampaign #stopthescam

We are making good progress, but there is still 25% of NAf banknotes and coins unaccounted for. Check your drawers, wallets, and piggy banks. Deposit your old NAf at your bank or exchange it at the CBCS and help us finish the transition together.

Not every message on your phone is what it seems. One message is all it takes for a scammer to trick you into revealing sensitive information. Fraudsters send texts that look like your bank, delivery company, or even government agency — all to trick you into clicking a link or sharing details. Stay alert: never trust links in suspicious messages. Always verify the sender before reacting. Scammers are getting smarter, so should you! Did you fall for their trap and click anyway? Contact your Bank immediately. For more information on payment fraud and what you can do, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gYuAf6Nm     #centralebankvancuracaoensintmaarten #cbcs #paymentfraud #fraudepreventioncampaign #stopthescam

The CBCS’ Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convenes quarterly to evaluate economic and monetary developments and set the appropriate monetary policy stance. On September 22, 2025, the MPC reviewed recent economic and monetary trends presented in the September Monetary Policy Report. Subsequently, the CBCS decided to reduce the pledging rate by 25 basis points to 4.50% while maintaining the reserve requirement percentage at 18.50%.   Read the September Monetary Policy Report here: https://lnkd.in/eCsHkjQJ #MonetaryPolicy #CBCS #EconomicUpdate #InterestRates #FinancialStability #MPC

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭! Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in Curaçao’s economic development, driving job creation, innovation, and capital formation. To better understand the key factors influencing foreign investors’ decisions and to help shape policies that attract FDI in a sustainable way, the CBCS is conducting an FDI study. Participating companies in Curaçao have received an invitation to complete a short online survey. The survey is in English, takes approximately 15 minutes, and is anonymous—all data will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. To give more firms the opportunity to contribute, the survey deadline has been extended till October 21. If your company has received FDI, we kindly invite you to complete the survey before the new deadline.

One phone call is all it takes for a scammer to trick you into revealing sensitive information or scam you out of your money. They sound convincing, use real names, and know how to build trust. Often, they also create a sense of urgency. Scammers are getting smarter, so should you. Hang up the phone and call the source directly to check the facts and never give out confidential information like your bank account number or PIN-code. Your bank will never ask for this information over the phone. For more information and tips on payment fraud, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gYuAf6Nm Did you fall for the trap? Call your bank immediately. #centralebankvancuracaoensintmaarten #cbcs #paymentfraud #fraudepreventioncampaign #stopthescam