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Document 11992M/PRO/SEBC/23
Treaty on European Union - Protocol on the statute of the european system of central banks and of the European Central Bank - Chapter IV: Monetary functions and operations of the ESCB - Article 23: External operations
Treaty on European Union - Protocol on the statute of the european system of central banks and of the European Central Bank - Chapter IV: Monetary functions and operations of the ESCB - Article 23: External operations
Treaty on European Union - Protocol on the statute of the european system of central banks and of the European Central Bank - Chapter IV: Monetary functions and operations of the ESCB - Article 23: External operations
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11992M/PRO/SEBC/23
Treaty on European Union - Protocol on the statute of the european system of central banks and of the European Central Bank - Chapter IV: Monetary functions and operations of the ESCB - Article 23: External operations
Official Journal C 191 , 29/07/1992 P. 0073
Article 23 External operations The ECB and national central banks may: - establish relations with central banks and financial institutions in other countries and, where appropriate, with international organizations; - acquire and sell spot and forward all types of foreign exchange assets and precious metals; the term 'foreign exchange asset' shall include securities and all other assets in the currency of any country or units of account and in whatever form held; - hold and manage the assets referred to in this Article; - conduct all types of banking transactions in relations with third countries and international organizations, including borrowing and lending operations.