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Changes in the way of achieving the objectives of monetary policy, that have occurred in recent years, determine the evolution of the place and role of modern central banks, including the development of instruments through which they may impact on conditions of the banking sector. The main aim of modern monetary policy has became maintaining financial stability in a long term. So far, the monetary authorities has thought about financial stability as a public good, and has focused at regardless of monetary purposes. Imposed on the central bank an additional goal - financial stability , is now one of the most discussed topics. Moreover, the analysis of monetary policy during escalating banking sector instability of the XXI century, indicates that the implemented instruments have caused significant changes in the philosophy of activity of modern central banks.