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Corporate Governance Regulation for Banks

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Central Bank

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

Table of Contents

Subjectالصفحة
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الموضوع
INTRODUCTION2مقدمة
OBJECTIVE3الهدف
Circular No.: 83/2019

Date: 18/07/ 2019

To: All Banks

Subject: Corporate Governance Regulation for Banks

# INTRODUCTION

The Central Bank seeks to promote the effective and efficient development and functioning of the banking system. To this end, Banks are required to have a comprehensive approach to corporate governance to ensure their resiliency and enhance overall financial stability. In particular, Banks and Groups must have robust corporate governance policies and processes covering strategy, organizational structure, control environment, risk management responsibilities and compensation of Boards and Staff.

In introducing this Regulation and the accompanying Standards, the Central Bank intends to ensure that Banks' approaches to corporate governance are in line with leading international practices.

This Regulation and the accompanying Standards establish the overarching prudential framework for corporate governance. Regulatory requirements for selected governance areas such as risk management, internal controls, compliance, in...