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Site
information
(10
sites)
Banco
de Portugal (Central Bank of Portugal)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.bportugal.pt/euro/freuro_e.htm
Abstract
Site features several EMU reports available online in Adobe PDF
format. General information from the European Monetary Institute
and documents on changeover and convergence from a Portuguese perspective.
HQ: Portugal
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English and Portuguese
Bank
of Finland (Suomen Pankki)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.bof.fi/env/eng/kasi/lista.stm
Abstract
Variety of documents and articles andalso more general information
in the form of links to other sites.
HQ: Finland
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: Finnish and English
The Bank of England
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/euro.htm
Abstract
The bank provides its Euro/EMU content in a series of publications
titled "Practical Issues Arising from the Introduction of the
Euro" (PIQ). These are quarterly series of booklets on the
practical implications for the UK of the introduction of the single
currency. The main focus of the publication is to help the wholesale
financial sector of the economy prepare for the Euro, although the
business, retail and consumer sectors are also covered. The purpose
of the publication is to explain, as widely as possible, the relevant
issues regarding EMU and how they are progressing, as well as identifying,
and where appropriate, filling any gaps in the necessary preparation
work.
HQ: United Kingdom
Core operations: UK
Language: Only English language
Central Bank of Austria (Oesterreichische
Nationalbank)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.oenb.co.at/oenb/english/euroe_p.htm
Abstract
Main feature within the Euro section of the site follows the path
of the Schilling changing to the Euro in 2002.
HQ: Austria
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: German and English
Central Bank of France (Banque de France)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.banque-france.fr/gb/euro/main.htm
Abstract
Section on EMU update. Contains information on Euro locking rates,
the European Central Bank (includes press releases) and an overview
of the Monetary Policy Framework.
HQ: France
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English and French
Central Bank of Germany (Deutsche
Bundesbank)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.bundesbank.de/index_e.html
Abstract
Plenty of information on the Euro including articles from the monthly
reports of the bank about European economic and monetary union,
including the statements of the Central Bank Council in October
1990 and February 1992. These are available in Adobe PDF format.
Other information can be found under the publications section. There
are links to relevant areas on the European Central Bank site.
HQ: Germany
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English and German
Central
Bank of Luxembourg (Banque Centrale du Luxembourg)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.bcl.lu/default.htm
Abstract
This whole site is devoted to the introduction of the Euro. The
main section is a guide to the introduction of the Euro. Secondary
sections cover practical issues and FAQ's. There are links to other
key European Union sites.
HQ: Luxembourg
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: French
Central Bank of Spain (Banco de Espaņa)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.bde.es/ume/umee.htm
Abstract
This has a section on the basic issues and a glossary in Spanish
only, with reports on convergence and an annual report from the
European Monetary Institute available in English.
HQ: Spain
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English and Spanish
Central
Bank of The Netherlands (De Nederlandsche Bsank)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Euro Link
http://www.dnb.nl/english/index.htm
Abstract
The Euro section can be reached via the index on the home page.
Includes information on the changeover to the Euro in the Netherlands,
section entitled "The Euro: How, what and when?", Euro
banknotes, Euro coins and EMU countries.
HQ: Holland
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English and Dutch
Central Bank of Sweden (Sveriges
Riksbank)
Central
bank/Government owned bank
Abstract
There is no specific Euro area on this site in English so the best
way to find relevant material is to use the search facility. This
brings up a large number of documents that can be viewed online
or downloaded. There is also the option to view highlights from
the text. There is a Swedish EMU section which can be reached via
the index on the homepage.
HQ: Sweden
Core operations: Western Europe
Language: English + Swedish
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