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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 6.000
One Week Deposit Rate 6.250
One Month Deposit Rate 6.750
O/N Repo Rate 7.000
O/N BD Secured Rate 7.000
Currency BHD
USD 0.376081
AUD 0.238755
EUR 0.395092
GBP 0.456393
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Rulebook

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Volume 1

Conventional Banks

LAST UPDATE July 2023
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Volume 2

Islamic Banks

LAST UPDATE July 2023
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Volume 3

Insurance

LAST UPDATE July 2023
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Volume 4

Investment Business

LAST UPDATE July 2023
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Volume 5

Specialised Licensees

LAST UPDATE July 2023
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Volume 6

Capital Markets

LAST UPDATE July 2023
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Volume 7

Collective Investments

LAST UPDATE July 2023

Events

10 Oct

Fintech Forward Bahrain 2023

Under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB [...]

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13 Nov

2023 MEIRA Annual Conference and Awards

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a Licensed Exchange by the Central Bank [...]

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For more events and information about upcoming events. Events Calendar

Consultations

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19 October 2023

Consultation – Amendments to Takeovers, Mergers and Acquisitions Module (Module TMA)

Open
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3 October 2023

Draft Resolution on Regulating the Security Right over Accounts at Financial institutions and Eligible Securities

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17 September 2023

ESG Reporting Guidelines

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Publications

12 Sep
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Insurance Market Review June 2023
10 Sep
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Statistical Bulletin July 2023
03 Aug
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Statistical Bulletin June 2023
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News & Announcements

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Bank ABC goes live with instant blockchain payments for institutions with J.P. Morgan’s Coin Systems in partnership with the CBB
Published on 25 September 2023

Manama, Bahrain: Bank ABC becomes the first Middle East bank to introduce faster cross-border payments to specific corridors for corporates and financial institutions utilizing J.P. […]

CBB Treasury Bills Oversubscribed
Published on 25 September 2023

Manama, Bahrain – 25th September 2023 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 149%. The bills, carrying […]

Central Bank of Bahrain issues the first Investment Business Category 4 license to BAGS Capital
Published on 24 September 2023

Manama, Bahrain – 24 September 2023 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is pleased to announce the issuance of the first Investment Business Category […]

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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 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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