List of outstanding forward swap agreements

The following is a list of outstanding forward swap contracts with the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan. They are NOT included in foreign exchange reserves, but can bolster the reserves when credit is taken out, and reduce the reserves when credit expires. The Fed has extended its credit deadline to Oct. 30, 2009 for those nations listed below. Japan's deadlines are April 30, 2009, but may be extended.

Rank

Country/Monetary Authority

Foreign exchange swap with Fed
(millions of USD)

Figures as of

1

European Central Bank

-264,100

Nov 2008

2

 Japan

-97,000

Nov 2008

3

 United Kingdom

-54,300

Nov 2009

4

 Brazil

-30,000

Dec 2008

4

 Mexico

-30,000

Dec 2008

4

 South Korea

-30,000

Dec 2008

7

 Sweden

-25,000

Nov 2008

8

 Australia

-21,600

Nov 2008

9

 Switzerland

-20,800

Nov 2008

10

 Denmark

-15,000

Nov 2008

 

Rank

Country/Monetary Authority

Foreign exchange swap with BOJ
(millions of USD)

Figures as of

1

 South Korea

-20,000

Dec 2008

2

 Thailand

-6,000

Dec 2008

2

 Indonesia

-6,000

Dec 2008

2

 Philippines

-6,000

Dec 2008

5

 Malaysia

-3,000

Dec 2008

5

 India

-3,000

Dec 2008