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Welcome
to the Central Bank of Bahrain

The Central Bank of Bahrain ('CBB') is a public corporate entity established by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006. It was created on 6th September 2006.

The CBB is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is also the single integrated regulator of Bahrain's financial industry.

Exchange Rate & Daily Rates

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Daily Rates
O/N Deposit Rate 5.500
One Week Deposit Rate 5.750
One Month Deposit Rate 6.250
O/N Repo Rate 6.500
O/N BD Secured Rate 6.500
Currency BHD
USD 0.376081
AUD 0.250639
EUR 0.408368
GBP 0.488548
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Rulebook

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Common Volume

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 1

Conventional Banks

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 2

Islamic Banks

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 3

Insurance

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 4

Investment Business

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 5

Specialised Licensees

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 6

Capital Markets

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 7

Collective Investments

LAST UPDATE July 2023

Events

For more events and information about upcoming events. Events Calendar

Consultations

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14 November 2024

Proposed new Fit and Proper Requirements Module

Open
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20 October 2024

Proposed Amendments to Resolution No. (33) of 2018 regarding the conditions and licensing procedures of undertaking trustee services

Open
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1 September 2024

Second Consultation – Capital Adequacy Module (CA)

Closed
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Publications

14 Oct
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Central Bank Survey September 2024
29 Sep
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Statistical Bulletin August 2024
12 Sep
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Central Bank Survey August 2024
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News & Announcements

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CBB 12 Month Treasury Bills Issue No. 121 Oversubscribed
Published on 15 October 2024

Manama, Bahrain –15th October 2024 – This week’s BD 100 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 137%. The bills, carrying a […]

CBB Treasury Bills Oversubscribed
Published on 14 October 2024

Manama, Bahrain –14th October 2024 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 160% The bills, carrying a […]

CBB holds Fourth Board meeting for 2024
Published on 13 October 2024

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 13 October 2024 – The Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) Board of Directors held its fourth meeting for the year 2024, […]

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CBB’s Currency Museum
Sun-Thu from 9:00 to 13:00

The Central Bank of Bahrain’s museum opened in 16 February 1999 and showcases some of the rarest coins in the region. Admission is free.

General Information Medals & Coins Request for a Visit
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