Central Bank of Bahrain

The primary activity of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is to ensure the monetary and financial stability of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It acts as the single, integrated regulatory authority for the country's entire financial sector. The CBB supervises and regulates conventional and Islamic banks, insurance companies, capital markets, investment firms, as well as specialized players and FinTech initiatives.

The main products and services offered by the CBB include:

• Regulation and supervision of financial institutions (banks, insurance, capital markets, etc.)
• Issuance of the national currency and management of reserves
• Implementation of monetary policy and management of interest rates
• Management of payment and settlement systems
• Publication of economic, statistical and regulatory reports
• Consumer protection and handling of complaints related to the financial sector
• Development of financial innovation (FinTech, open banking, regulatory sandbox, etc.)

The CBB's target market is the entire financial sector of Bahrain, including local and international financial institutions operating in the country, as well as consumers and businesses using financial services.