User Guide - Benchmarking

User Guide - Benchmarking

The Benchmarking Service


Use our data driven intelligence to compare performance and learn from best practice.

Interactive charts and data tables

Available to Core and Governing members, the interactive charts enable you to filter by areas such as staff numbers and income classification, so you can easily conduct peer comparison. Each benchmark also produces a data table which provides you with the questions behind the data findings. 

Model banks analysis

Available to Core and Governing members, see what a model bank looks like with averages calculated for advanced, emerging and developing economies. 

Where can I find the Benchmarking Service?

Find the latest coverage by visiting the Benchmarking hub via the navigation bar on the homepage.

What level of membership does my central bank have?

If you are unsure what level of membership your bank has access to simply email info@centralbankinginstitute.com and a member of the team will be able to help. 

What are the survey topics?

The surveys aim to cover all key areas of central banking:

  • Communication
  • Currency
  • Economics
  • Financial stability 
  • Fintech
  • Governance 
  • Monetary policy
  • Payments 
  • Reserves 
  • Risk management

What is the source of the data collected in the surveys?

The Benchmarking Service uniquely sources data directly from central banks. Each set of data is anonymised before being reported on. 

How can I contribute to a benchmarking survey?

As a member of the Central Banking Institute we would encourage and your colleagues to take part in the upcoming surveys. Take part here or email benchmarking@centralbankinginstitute.com for more information. 

Why can I not access all aspects of the Benchmarking Service?

There are three different levels of Central Banking Institute membership, each have different access levels to the Benchmarking Service. If you would like to find out more about accessing different areas of the service email info@centralbankinginstitute.com

Contribute to the Benchmarking Service

Throughout the year Central Banking's Subject Matter Specialists conduct surveys on core areas. 

The results are then analysed and published in the Benchmarking Service, providing you with unique peer comparison against more than 140 central banks. 

Our 2024 surveys include:

  • Communication
  • Currency
  • Economics
  • Financial stability 
  • Fintech
  • Governance 
  • Monetary policy
  • Payments 
  • Reserves 
  • Risk management  

Take part here

Need further assistance?

If you have any questions regarding the Benchmarking Service or would like a demo of your membership please contact us via info@centralbankinginstitute.com.