Central Bank of Bahrain

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) is a public legal entity established under the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law of 2006. It was established on September 6, 2006.

The Central Bank of Bahrain is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It succeeded the Bahrain Monetary Agency, which previously carried out central banking and supervisory functions since its establishment in 1973.

The Central Bank of Bahrain inherits the Bahrain Monetary Agency's 33-year track record and its broad scope of responsibilities. It implements monetary and foreign exchange rate policies in the Kingdom, manages government reserves and debt issuances, issues the national currency, and oversees the country's payment and settlement systems. It is also the sole regulator of the financial sector in Bahrain, covering all banking, insurance, investment, and capital market activities.

The Central Bank of Bahrain's wide range of responsibilities allows for a consistent policy approach across the Kingdom's financial sector. It also provides a clear and effective regulatory framework for financial services companies operating in Bahrain.