Rule · BCRA · 16 Jan 2025 · A 8178
The Central Bank of Argentina amends the Foreign Exchange and Changes consolidated text to impose a 90-day holding period on securities acquired in primary subscriptions with settlement against cable in foreign accounts, prohibiting their sale in the secondary market for foreign currency settlement within the country during this period. This restriction does not apply to sales settled against cable in foreign accounts. The measure applies to all primary subscriptions with settlement occurring on or after January 20, 2025.
"Year of the Reconstruction of the Argentine Nation" "Year of the Reconstruction of the Argentine Nation"
COMMUNICATION "A" 8178 16/01/2025
TO FINANCIAL ENTITIES,
TO EXCHANGE HOUSES:
Ref.: Circular
CAMEX 1-1039:
Foreign Exchange and Changes. Adjustments.
We address you to inform you that this Institution has adopted the following resolution:
1- Incorporate into point 5.9. of the consolidated text on Foreign Exchange and Changes the following:
"5.9.5. When entities acquire securities in primary subscription with settlement against cable in foreign accounts, they may only sell them in the secondary market with settlement in foreign currency in the country once 90 (ninety) days have elapsed from the date of their acquisition. This period is not applicable to sales that are made with settlement against cable in foreign accounts."
2- This measure will be applicable to all primary subscriptions with settlement from 20/01/25.
We greet you sincerely.
CENTRAL BANK OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC
Oscar C. Marchelletta Marina Ongaro
Principal Manager of
Foreign Exchange and Changes
General Deputy Manager of
Financial Regulation
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