The World Bank has released its most comprehensive report to date on global reserve management practices, based on survey responses from 136 central banks—the highest participation since the survey began. The 5th Biennial Reserve Management Survey Report 2025, produced by the World Bank Treasury’s Reserve Advisory & Management Partnership (RAMP), examines how central banks protect national wealth, strengthen financial stability, and adapt to fast-changing global conditions.
The report presents detailed insights into current priorities in reserve management, covering governance structures, institutional frameworks, investment strategies, and capacity development. These findings provide a valuable benchmark for comparing global practices and supporting policy discussions on stability, liquidity, and long-term economic resilience.
According to World Bank Vice President and Treasurer Jorge Familiar, the report offers an important look into how central banks are preparing for future economic challenges. The high level of participation demonstrates the value central banks place on peer learning and shared global knowledge, helping them identify emerging trends and strengthen transparency in public asset management.
The survey builds on more than ten years of collaboration through RAMP, a global partnership that supports over 90 official-sector institutions. By sharing data, analytical insights, and training resources, the report contributes to international efforts to reinforce governance and build capacity in managing foreign exchange reserves and other public assets.
World Bank Vice President Pablo Saavedra emphasized that sound reserve management plays a vital role in ensuring macroeconomic and financial stability, especially as global conditions become more unpredictable. Effective management helps countries maintain market confidence and respond more flexibly to external shocks.
Since its inception in 2018, the Reserve Management Survey Report has become a key global reference on reserve management practices. It complements RAMP’s broader mission to strengthen public asset management around the world through advisory services, training programs, and asset management support.
The World Bank’s RAMP network includes nearly 100 public asset management institutions managing more than $2 trillion in assets. Established in 2001, the partnership supports countries in building resilience and prosperity by helping central banks manage reserves, assisting sovereign wealth funds in safeguarding wealth for future generations, and supporting public pension funds in ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
