Ad-hoc Communications
National E-KYC_16 October 2025
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Bahrain Olympic Committee_2 October 2025
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Implementation of Ministerial Resolution No. (43) of 2024 with respect to Payments related to Commercial Transactions for Commercial Establishments_24 July 2025
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Cyber Security Requirements_17 July 2025
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New Stablecoin Issuance and Offering Module_2 July 2025
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GCC Fund Passporting Regime_4 May 2025
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Electronic Certificates of Origin_7 April 2025
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Appointment of Data Protection Guardian_24 March 2025
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Remote Visual Notarisation Service_13 March 2025
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New Identity Card Launch_10 March 2025
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New Fit and Proper Requirements Module_3 March 2025
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National e-KYC_17 February 2025
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Implementation of Jaywan within GCCNET SWITCH Transactions_4 February 2025
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GCC Funds Passporting Regime_2 January 2025
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Resolution No. (43) of 2024 Regarding the Conditions and Licensing Procedures of Undertaking Trustee Services_19 November 2024
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Tax on Multinational Enterprises (MNEs)_16 September 2024
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Amendment to the Central Bank of Bahrain's Market Making Framework & Introduction of an Alternative Market Making Mechanism by Bahrain Bourse_12 August 2024
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Dealing with Accounts of Expatriates whose Work Permits have been Cancelled_3 July 2024
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WPS Reengineering Project_26 June 2024
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Open Banking_26 May 2024
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Amendments to the Dividends and Profit Repatriation Requirements_24 January 2024
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Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) Exposure Drafts_15 January 2024
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Climate-related Financial Risks_7 January 2024
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Amendments to Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Requirements_7 January 2024
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Amendments to the Financial Crime Module (Module FC)_26 December 2023
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New Requirements on Insurance Cover on Loans/Financing_24 December 2023
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Restructuring the High-Level Controls Module (Module HC)_19 November 2023
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Environmental, Social and Governance Requirements Module_5 November 2023
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Resolution No. (54) of 2023 with Respect to issuing a Regulation on the Rules and Procedures of Mergers and Acquisitions of Shares of Companies Listed on Exchanges Licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain_1 November 2023
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Reliance on Third Parties for Customer Due Diligence_16 October 2023
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Financing to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)_5 October 2023
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Amendments to Customer Due Dillgence (CDD) and Customer Onboarding Requirements_14 September 2023
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Dividends and Profit Repatriation_3 August 2023
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Sub: Submission of CIUs Application_22 June 2023
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Employee Salary Transfers by Banks' Corporate Customers_29 May 2023
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Doctors' Education Loans Scheme supported by Tamkeen_19 April 2023
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Government Employee Certificates issued through the National Electronic Portal_30 March 2023
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Revised High-Level Controls (HC) Module_5 March 2023
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Amendments to the Credit Risk Management (CM) Module_23 February 2023
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Trade based Money Laundering – Guidance for all Financial Institutions_16 February 2023
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Credit Protection Guarantees Provided by Tamkeen_30 January 2023
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Amendments to the Credit Risk Management Module (Module CM)_18 January 2023
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Amendments to the Financial Crime Module (Module FC) and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financial Crime Module (Module AML)_17 January 2023
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Pension Commutation Scheme_15 December 2022
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Amendments to the Financial Crime Module (Module FC)_1 December 2022
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Social Housing Loans Through Participating Banks_29 September 2022
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Re: Judicial Banking Orders System (JBOS)_28 September 2022
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Subject: ATM Physical Security Measures_20 September 2022
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Amendments to Cybersecurity Requirements_18 August 2022
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Amendments to Outsourcing Requirements
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Re: Directive with Regards to Execution Orders Against Banks_21 July 2022
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Arab International Cybersecurity Summit_3 July 2022
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Certificates Issued through SIO Electronic Portal_27 June 2022
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Amendments to Financial Crime Module (Module FC)_15 June 2022
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Bahrain Open Banking Framework Developer Portal_18 May 2022
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Reporting of Financial Impact of Covid-19_9 May 2022
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Subject: Discrepancies in BCRB Reporting_11 April 2022
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Subject: Replacement of the Traditional Hard-Copy Residency Permits with Digital Residency Permits_31 March 2022
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Amendments to Requirements on Reporting Cyber Security Incidents Islamic Banks_28 March 2022
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Issuance of the new Collective Investment Undertakings Module_24 March 2022
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Re: Climate-Related Risks_14 March 2022
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Amendments to Module GR of the CBB Rulebook Volumes 1 and 2_9 Feb 2022
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Amendments to Take-overs, Mergers and Acquisitions (TMA) Module_19 January 2022
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Amendments to Requirements on Promotion of Financial Products and Services_16 January 2022
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Issuance of Final Amendments to the Requirements on Promotion of Financial Products and Services_25 November 2021
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Subject: Climate-Related Risks_8 November 2021
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Re: Amendments to Caps on Fees and Charges for Standard Services Provided to Individuals applicable to Retail Banks_28 September 2021
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Amendments to the Financial Crime Module (Module FC)_14 September 2021
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Requirements on Dormant Accounts and Unclaimed Balances_2 September 2021
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Subject: Cooperating with the Ministry of Housing_22 August 2021
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Issuance of Amendments to Open Banking Regulations_7 July 2021
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Re: Application of the recently issued Resolution No. (16) of 2021 promulgating the Regulation on Control in Banks on Branches of Foreign Banks_6 July 2021
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Subject: New Section OM-5.5: Cyber Security Risk Management_1 July 2021
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WPS Project Implementation_17 June 2021
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Resolution No. (16) of 2021 with respect to promulgating the Regulation Pertaining to Control in Banks_13 June 2021
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Subject: Extension of Credit Instalments Deferral_27 May 2021
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Amendments to Domestic Systemically Important Banks (DS) Module and Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) Module_26 May 2021
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Revised Credit Risk Management Module (Module CM)_26 May 2021
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Re: Requirements to Incorporate Merchant Category Codes for Internal Fund Transfers_25 May 2021
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Amendments to Caps on Fees and Charges for Individual Customers, including Non-Bahraini Individuals_10 May 2021
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Draft Executive Resolutions issued by the Personal Data Protection Authority_26 April 2021
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Merchant Fees_20 April 2021
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Information Required for Annual and Interim Financial Review_13 April 2021
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Merchant Fees on Payments to Zakat and Charity Fund_6 April 2021
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Independent Review by Third Party Consultants_22 March 2021
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Mandating the Use of Purpose Codes for SWIFT Cross-Border Payments_17 March 2021
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Agreed-Upon Procedures of the Financial Crime ("FC") Module_3 March 2021
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Upcoming Annual General Meetings_14 February 2021
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Prepaid Cards_12 January 2021
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Mandating the Use of Purpose Codes for SWIFT Cross-Border Payments_4 January 2021
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Re: CBB Rules on Blocking/Unblocking of Customer Accounts_23 December 2020
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Re: Virtual Assets - Red Flags and Indicators_30 November 2020
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Re: Combating the Financing of Terrorism - Guidance for All Financial Institutions_17 November 2020
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Subject: Cyber Security Risks and Threats Workshop by Visa_3 November 2020
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Subject: Off-Plan Sale Projects Escrow Account Manager_5 October 2020
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Re: Proof of Residency Permit__29 September 2020
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Resolution No. (123) with respect to the Regulations and Implenting Procedures for Selling Mortgaged Properties in Public Auction_29 September 2020
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Re: Fraudulent Phishing Attempts_23 September 2020
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Re: Issuance of Contactless Payment Cards_8 Sept 2020
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Re: Provision of Financial Services on a Non-discriminatory Basis_26 Aug 2020
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Re: Exemptions from Submission of Agreed upon Procedures on PIR/PIRI/PIRFM_24 August 2020
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Transition from LIBOR_29 July 2020
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Reporting of Financial Impact of COVID-19_14 July 2020
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Re: Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Risks & Practices during Covid-19_27 May 2020
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Amendments to Operational Risk Management (OM) Modules - Volumes 1 and 2_18 May 2020
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Amendments to the Financial Crime (FC) and High-Level Controls (HC) Modules_7 May 2020
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Financial Impact Assessment of the Six Months Instalment Deferral_26 April 2020
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Directive Automatic Exchange of Information ("AEOI") - Common Reporting Standard ("CRS") and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ("FATCA") Reporting Window_16 April 2020
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Webinar on Principles and Practices of Real Estate Valuation in the Financial Services Sector_13 April 2020
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Directive on Use of Salary Transfers to Bahrainis by the Government_12 April 2020
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Additional COVID-19 Precautionary Measures_8 April 2020
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Date Sensitive Reporting Requirements Extensions/ Exemptions Under Rulebooks (Volume 1 and 2)_2 April 2020
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Agreed Upon Procedures for Financial Crime Module_1 April 2020
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Exemption for first Quarter Financial Results Preparation and Publication_30 March 2020
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Deferral of Implementation of Announced Regulatory Policy Requirements_30 March 2020
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Implementation Guidelines Regarding the 6 Months Deferral_24 March 2020
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Implementation Guidelines Regarding the 6 Months Deferral_23 March 2020
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Real Estate Valuation Requirements_19 March 2020
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Upcoming General Meetings_19 March 2020
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Regulatory Measures to Contain the Financial Repercussions of the Covid-19_17 March 2020
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Real Estate Valuation Requirements_16 March 2020
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EDBS_Services Continuity Measures_12 March 2020
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Disinfection Instructions_11 March 2020
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Directive: Prohibiting the Practice of Blocking Accounts upon Loss of Employment_8 March 2020
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Sharing of Data on Financing to Small and Medium Enterprises_8 March 2020
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Concessionary Measures To Mitigate The Impact of Coronavirus_5 March 2020
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Account Balance Feature in BenefitPav_4 March 2020
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Caps on Fees for Credit Facilities Provided to Individuals_27 February 2020
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Removal of Prior Approval Requirement in Business and Market Conduct Module (Module BC) for Advertisements on Financial Products and Services_26 February 2020
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Wage Protection Scheme_13 February 2020
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Monthly Escrow Account Data_27 January 2020
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Instructions for Publication of Press Releases Concerning Financial Results_14 January 2020
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Transition from LIBOR_14 January 2020
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Financial Reporting for VAT purposes_13 January 2020
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Appendix BR-24 Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) — Volume 2_13 January 2020
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EDBS_e-KYC Project Implementation_12 January 2020
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Certificate of Capital Deposits for Companies_2 January 2020
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Revised Operational Risk Management Module (Module OM)_31 December 2019
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EDBS_KH_New Requirements in Module HC_29 December 2019
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CBB Regulatory Policy Initiatives for the banking industry for the year 2020_25 December 2019
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Re: Fund Transfers Within the Banks_28 November 2019
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Local Tokenization Project for Local Debit Cards_24 October 2019
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Issuance of the Amended Module TMA -Volume 6_2 October 2019
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Use of Monthly Flat Rate of Interest/Profit for Credit Facilities_24 September 2019
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SMS on Failed ATM/Point of Sale ("POS") Transactions_24 September 2019
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Contactless Payment Transactions_18 August 2019
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Proposed Requirements on Point of Sale (POS) Infrastructure_8 August 2019
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Wage Protection Scheme ("WPS")_22 July 2019
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Unclaimed Account Balances_10 July 2019
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Appendix BR-23 Liquidity Coverage Ratio Report (LCR)_ 7 July 2019
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Local Tokenization Project for Local Debit Cards_26 June 2019
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Agreed Upon Procedures for Module FC_19 June 2019
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Practices for charging profit on credit cards_13 June 2019
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Account Opening, Acceptance and Deposit of funds — Clubs and Youth Centres_23 May 2019
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Re: Open Banking - Additional Implementation Guidance_24 April 2019
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New Procedures for Opening Bank Accounts for Owner's Association_24 April 2019
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Exposures to Social Housing Schemes_23 April 2019
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Issuance of the Digital Financial Advice Rules_26 March 2019
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e-KYC Project Implementation_7 March 2019
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Regulations relating to 'Crypto-Assets'_21 February 2019
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Brokerage Fees in Bahrain_31 January 2019
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Clarification regarding treatment of Fixed Deposits_20 January 2019
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Compliance Chapter in Module HC — High-Level Controls_15 January 2019
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Agreed Upon Procedures for Module FC_13 January 2019
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Amendment to Appendices BR-20 and BR-21 under CBB Rulebook_9 January 2019
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Failed ATM/POS Terminal Transactions Resulting in Un-claimed Cash Resting with Licensees_30 December 2018
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VAT and Financial Services_25 December 2018
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Disclosure of information in credit card statements_24 December 2018
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CBB Regulatory Policy Initiatives for the banking industry for the year 2019_18 December 2018
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Regulations relating to 'Open Banking'_6 December 2018
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Circular Card Rounding off Transactions_22 November 2018
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Issuance of the Leverage Ratio Requirements_4 November 2018
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Amazon Web Services "AWS" Cloud Session_11 October 2018
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Drive-Thru ATMs_16 September 2018
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Fees on letter certifying the receipt of capital amount for companies under formation_13 September 2018
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BD-USD Exchange Rate on Cards_30 August 2018
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Account opening and funds collected by way of donations_29 August 2018
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Use of Rule 78 on Early Repayment of Installment Financing Facilities_29 August 2018
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Liquidity Risk Management Module_16 August 2018
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ATM Alert_15 August 2018
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Interest/profit charges on credit cards_15 August 2018
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Amendments to Module TC for Volume 2_14 August 2018
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Amendments to LR Module_12 August 2018
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Risk Management Related Modules_5 August 2018
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Customer and public awareness about Islamic finance concepts and products and training of client facing employees_15 July 2018
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Failed ATM/POS Terminal Transactions Resulting in Un-Claimed Cash Resting with Licensees_31 May 2018
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Failed ATM/PoS Terminal Transactions Resulting in Un-claimed Cash Resting with Licensees_7 May 2018
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Amendments to the Operational Risk Management Module_29_April_2018
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Failed ATM/PoS Terminal Transactions Resulting in Un-claimed Cash Resting with Licensees_23 April 2018
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Re: Financial Penalties_15 April 2018
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Revised Form "Prudential Information Returns for Islamic Banks" (PIRI)_3 April 2018
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Implementation of Wage Protection System (WPS)_15 March 2018
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Compliance with the CBB Rules Applicable to Controllers_6 March 2018
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Compliance with the CBB Rules Applicable to Controllers_28 February 2018
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Issuance of new Internal Audit Requirements under the High Level Controls Module (Module HC)_13 February 2018
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New Requirements in the Operational Risk Management Module (OM)_13 February 2018
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CBB Regulatory Policy Initiatives for the Banking Industry for the Year 2018_31 January 2018
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Failed ATM/POS Terminal Transactions Resulting in Un-claimed Cash Resting with Licensees_11 January 2018
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Investing in Fintech_3 December 2017
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Implementation of FAS 30 — Impairment, credit losses and onerous commitments_29 November 2017
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Wage Protection System Solution — Request for Proposal_25 September 2017
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Industry Feedback Open Bank Account for CUF_13 September 2017
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Amendments to Financial Crime Module (FC)_12 September 2017
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Amendments to Financial Crime Module (FC)_10 September 2017
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Amendments to Operational Risk Management Module_7 September 2017
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Amendment to the Regulatory Sandbox Framework_28 August 2017
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Amendments to CBB Reporting Requirements Module (BR)_28 August 2017
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Issuance of the new Shari'a Governance Module_9 August 2017
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Registration of Expatriate Staff with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority_27 July 2017
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Proposed Procedures for Opening bank accounts for Companies Under Formation_27 July 2017
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Protected Cell Companies_22 June 2017
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Investment Limited Partnerships_22 June 2017
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Trust Registration and Amendment Form_22 June 2017
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Country & Transfer Risks - Additional Section to Module CM_4 June 2017
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"Bahrain Trade" Initiative_30 May 2017
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Provision of data on Commodity Murabaha and Interbank Wakala_22 May 2017
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Attachments Data Worksheet - Commodity Murabaha and Wakala View Document Insurance Charges and Costs for Credit Facilities and Debit/Credit Cards_21 May 2017
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Cyber Security Forum & Expo_25 April 2017
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Directive Common Reporting Standards (CRS)_30 January 2017
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Implementation of Resolution No. (59) of 2011 — Registration of Pledges and Liens on Securities — and its amendment Resolution No. (30) of 2015_11 January 2017
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Onsite Inspection Process_10 January 2017
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CBB Regulatory Policy Initiatives for the banking industry for the year 2017_29 December 2016
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Guidelines for IFRS9 ECL Implementation by Banks and Financing Companies_28 December 2016
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Qualifications and Core Competencies for Controlled functions_14 December 2016
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Electronic System for Commercial Licenses launched by the Ministry of Industry Commerce & Tourism ("MOICT")_16 November 2016
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Newly Issued Laws — Protected Cell Companies and Investment Limited Partnerships_6 November 2016
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Trust Law_6 November 2016
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Latest Version of Prudential Information Returns (PIR & PIRI)_30 October 2016
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Specialized Workshop on Cyber Security in Banks & Fintech_25 October 2016
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Serving the Disabled Customers_5 October 2016
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Third Annual Information Security Conference for the Financial Sector_3 October 2016
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New Appointment Notification_7 September 2016
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Transaction Advice_31 August 2016
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Implementation of Bahrain Credit Reference Bureau Code of Practice and Rules_22 August 2016
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Transaction Advice — Corporate Customer Accounts_21 August 2016
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Transaction Advice_28 July 2016
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US Dollar Parity Rate_4 July 2016
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Issuance of CRB Code of Practice_9 June 2016
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Outsourcing of Functions Containing Customer Information_9 June 2016
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Cyber Security Risk Management_1 June 2016
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Cyber Attacks on Critical IT Systems and Infrastructure_11 May 2016
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SMS Transaction Advice_28 April 2016
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Update of Appendix CA-18 and Amendments to Module CA: Bahrain Sovereign and Government Entities Eligible for Zero Risk Weighting_1 March 2016
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Reminder on Submission of Eligible Accounts Report_7 January 2016
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Amendments to the Central Bank and Financial Institutions Law No. (64) of the year 2006_27 December 2015
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Paid-up Capital Bank Certificates for the Establishment of Commercial Companies_27 December 2015
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New Electronic System for Commercial Licenses launched by the Ministry of Industry & Commerce ("MOIC")_27 December 2015
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Update of Appendix CA-8: Bahrain Sovereign and Government Entities Eligible for Zero Risk Weighting_16 November 2015
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IFRS 9: Quantitative Impact Assessment (QIA)_15 November 2015
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BIBF's Securities Market Regulation Certification Programme_30 September 2015
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Credit Check Reports Requested by Pensioners_27 August 2015
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Amendment of Rule in Module CA_24 May 2015
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Adoption of an Electronic Establishment of Registration Certificate By the Ministry of Industry & Commerce_6 May 2015
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Microsoft 'End of Lifecycle & Support for Windows Server 2003'_22 April 2015
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ATMs — Precautions During Formula One Period_9 April 2015
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Women in the Financial and Banking Sector 2015_31 March 2015
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Submission of the Quarterly Capital Adequacy Form_26 March 2015
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Specialized Workshop on Stress Testing & Capital Planning_24 March 2015
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Women in the Financial and Banking Sector_15 March 2015
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Clarification of Remuneration Rule and Guidance_19 February 2015
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Court Actions Taken Against Customers_16 February 2015
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Basel Committee Consultative Document: Revisions to the Standardised Approach for Credit Risk_10 February 2015
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Publication of Close-Out Netting Regulation_30 December 2014
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Reminder on Submission of Eligible Accounts Report_25 December 2014
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Changes in the Current Smart ID Cards_20 November 2014
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Monthly Progress Reports on Implementation of Basel III — Pillar I_18 September 2014
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Financial Advice Programme_24 July 2014
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Upgrade of ATMs and application software that run on Windows XP_28 April 2014
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Training Course — Islamic Financing Instruments_22 April 2014
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Treatment of Interest or Profit in Suspense in the PIR and Published Financial Statements_17 April 2014
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Islamic Banks Contributions - Deposit & URIA Protection Scheme_26 March 2014
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Microsoft announces end of Lifecycle & Custom Support for its Windows XP operating systems_25 March 2014
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Private Placements of Securities Issued by or Promoted by Banks Licensed in Bahrain_24 March 2014
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Attachments Private Placement Progress Report Letter for Real Estate and other Projects Under Development View PDF Private Placement Progress Report Letter for Private Equity purchases of existing companies View PDF ATM During Formula One_17 March 2014
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Discriminatory Service Treatment Not Allowed_11 March 2014
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Questionnaire for significant IT Outsourcing_9 March 2014
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Compliance with AAOIFI, Accounting, Governance, Ethics and Shari'a Standards_19 February 2014
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Obtaining a Rating_26 December 2013
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Compliance with Resolution No. (16) 2012_25 December 2013
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Skimming Frauds at ATMs_11 December 2013
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Module TC Volumes 1 and 2 Amendment_9 December 2013
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Sound remuneration practices for Licensed Banks_26 November 2013
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Attachments Glossary terms View PDF Module BR Remuneration Changes View PDF Details of Remuneration Paid App BR-14 View PDF Module AU Remuneration Changes View PDF Module HC Remuneration Changes View PDF Module PD Remuneration Changes View PDF Remuneration Top 12 App BR-15 View PDF BIS Consultative Document — "Fundamental review of the trading book — second consultative document"_18 November 2013
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Nomination of bank's representatives to participate in the Eleventh Banking Conference (Abu Dhabi 4–5 November 2013)_6 October 2013
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Non-Resident Accounts_9 September 2013
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Deposits from Private Security Firms Operating in the Kingdom of Bahrain_5 September 2013
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Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)_29 August 2013
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Automated Teller Machines_21 August 2013
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Recent cases of fraud in auto finance_24 July 2013
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Treasury Master Agreements and IIFM Interbank Unrestricted Master Investment Wakalah Agreement_10 July 2013
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Promotion of and participation in educational scholarships and bursaries by licensees of the CBB_3 July 2013
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Suspicious Transactions Online System (STRs)_25 June 2013
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Extension of Bahrain Credit Reference Bureau ("BCRB") Services to Cover Corporates_13 June 2013
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Basel 3 Implementation Plan_12 June 2013
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Written Communications with the Banking Supervision Staff at the Central Bank of Bahrain — Use of Electronic Files_30 May 2013
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Electronic Submission of Returns and Analysis of Data (ESRAD)_20 May 2013
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Outsourcing of Card Business and Electronic/Internet Banking Services_19 May 2013
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Internet Security Measures_16 May 2013
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The official adoption of the GCC States Identity Card_24 March 2013
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Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)_19 February 2013
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Restricted Investment Accounts_3 January 2013
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Change in Due Date and Payment for CBB Annual License Fees_4 December 2012
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Basel 3 Proforma Reporting_27 November 2012
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Sale of Insurance Products_16 September 2012
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New Basel Committee Consultative Document: Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives_30 July 2012
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Secured Lending Baseline Survey for the AMF_11 July 2012
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Press Releases Concerning Financial Statements 5 July 2012
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Benefits received by Approved Persons 5 July 2012
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Advertisements for retail Banking Products and Services 4 July 2012
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Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ("FATCA")_21 May 2012
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Public Disclosure of Quarterly Financial Statements — Module PD-3
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Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) Standards and Guidance
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Circular - Early Repayment Fees and Charges for Consumer and Mortgage Credit Facilities
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Request for Information on Disclosures related to Corporate Governance
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Transaction Advice and Internet Security
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Arrangements for Retired Customers' Financing Facilities
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Interest/Profit Rates, Commissions, Fees & Other Charges on Products & Services
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Delivery of Date Sensitive Documents at the CBB
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Appointment of Independent Director
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Appointment of Independent Director
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Financial Advice Programme_22 June 2011
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Financial Advice Programme
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Publication of Financial Statements
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Disbursement of BD1000 Grant to Bahraini Families
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Disbursement of BD1000 Grant to Bahraini Families
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BCRB's Retention of Adverse Customer Data
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Implementation of the Corporate Governance requirements in the High Level Controls Module (HC) and Public Disclosure Module (PD)
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"Basel 3" - Quantitative Impact Assessment
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Circular - Business Card Requirements - Islamic Banks
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Circular - FCB Working Week
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