Federal Reserve System Competitors

The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the “Old Lady” of Threadneedle Street The Bank was founded in 1694 with a founding charter that stated its purpose was to “promote the public good and benefit of our people”. Our purpose today reflects that vision first articulated by our founders. Our mission: to promote the good of the people of the United Kingdom by maintaining monetary and financial stability.

As Canada’s Central bank, our principal role is to promote the country’s economic and financial welfare by keeping inflation low, stable and predictable. Our vision is to be “a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada.” No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very centre of Canada’s economy. -- En tant que banque centrale du pays, notre rôle principal est de favoriser la prospérité économique et financière du Canada en maintenant l’inflation à un niveau bas, stable et prévisible. Notre vision : être une banque centrale influente – dynamique, engagée et digne de confiance – mobilisée pour un Canada meilleur. Aucun autre employeur n’offre l’occasion d’œuvrer au cœur même de l’économie canadienne.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is Australia's central bank. Its duty is to contribute to the maintenance of price stability, full employment, and the economic prosperity and welfare of the Australian people. It does this by setting the cash rate to meet a medium-term inflation target, working to maintain a strong financial system and efficient payments system, and issuing the nation's banknotes. The Bank provides selected banking services to the Australian Government and its agencies, and to a number of overseas central banks and official institutions. Additionally, it manages Australia's gold and foreign exchange reserves.