In the mind of the public, the Bank is most strongly associated with its role as the authority in charge of monetary policy, in order to achieve price stability and – as another of its objectives – financial system stability, but the Bank in fact carries out a wide range of business operations. Examples of the Bank’s business operations include the following.
Countries that appeared distant a decade ago are now perceived to be within easy reach, owing to close business relations and FDI links. In this sense, FDI is a connecting force which influences the entire business landscape.