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  • DS-A.1 DS-A.1 Purpose

    • Executive Summary

      • DS-A.1.1

        The Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) Module sets out the Central Bank of Bahrain's ('CBB's) framework applicable to Bahraini Islamic bank licensees identified as D-SIBs. This module provides guidance on the CBB's assessment methodology for identifying D-SIBs, and the Higher Loss Absorbency ('HLA') capital requirements to which such banks will be subject. The Module also sets out the supervisory measures and requirements to be applied by banks identified as being systemically important. This requirement is supported by Article 44(c) of the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006 ('CBB Law') (Decree No. 64 of 2006).

        July 2018

      • DS-A.1.2

        This Module shall be read in conjunction with other parts of the Rulebook, mainly:

        (a) Principles of Business;
        (b) High-level Controls;
        (c) Capital Adequacy;
        (d) Stress Testing; and
        (e) Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process ('ICAAP').
        July 2018

    • Legal Basis

      • DS-A.1.3

        This Module contains the CBB's Directive relating to D-SIBs and is issued under the powers available to the CBB under Article 38 of the CBB Law. The Directive in this Module is applicable to all Bahraini Islamic bank licensees.

        July 2018

      • DS-A.1.4

        For an explanation of the CBB's rule-making powers and different regulatory instruments, see Section UG-1.1.

        July 2018