ECB sends central banks a €5bn bill

The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to increase its subscribed capital by €5 billion, from €5.76 billion to €10.76 billion, with effect from 29 December 2010. This decision was taken by the Governing Council of the ECB in accordance with the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and the ECB, as well as the Council Regulation No 1009/2000 of 8 May 2000 that foresees an increase in the capital of the ECB by up to this amount.

ECB: Press Release, 16.12.10: ECB increases its capital http://www.ecb.eu/press/pr/date/2010/html/pr101216_2.en.html

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