2022-06-07

Periodic Circular (161-2017)

The Central Bank of Libya issued Periodic Circular No. 161/2017 to mandate commercial banks and their interim administrative committees to fully disclose foreign currency deposits held at the central bank. This requirement addresses a recent monitoring finding where certain institutions failed to report these deposits despite maintaining dedicated foreign currency accounts under the newly implemented mechanism for covering foreign currency obligations, including the Libyan family allowance of 400 USD. Banks must ensure strict compliance with this disclosure obligation by accurately reflecting these deposits in their financial position forms as stipulated under Law No. 1 of 2005 concerning Banks and its amendments.

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Reference: C.B.L. ( )
Periodic Circular No. C.B.L. (2017/161)
Date: 7 Dhul-Hijjah 1438 AH
Corresponding: 29/08/2017 AD


To: General Managers of Commercial Banks
To: Heads of Interim Administrative Committees at Commercial Banks

Greetings,

Based on the provisions of Law No. (1) of 2005 concerning Banks,
and its amendments, within the framework of the supervisory and regulatory role performed by the Central Bank of Libya
over commercial banks operating in Libya, subject to the provisions of the aforementioned law.

Through monitoring the financial positions of commercial banks, it has been observed that
some commercial banks do not disclose their foreign currency deposits held at the Central Bank of Libya,
despite the fact that commercial banks now have foreign currency accounts at the Central Bank of Libya under the mechanism recently adopted to cover banks' foreign currency obligations, the most important of which is the Libyan family allowance (400 USD).

Therefore, you are requested to fully comply with and adhere to the disclosure of foreign currency deposits
held at the Central Bank of Libya, as detailed in the financial position form.

Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you...

Musabih Ammar Al-Maounifi
Director of the Supervision of Banks and Currency Department / Authorized


Copy to: Mr. Governor
Copy to: Deputy Director of the Supervision of Banks and Currency Department
Office Supervision Section and Examination Accompaniment
Copy to: Investigation and Regulatory Reference Department
Copy to: Follow-up Section and Examination Accompaniment

Periodic Circulars Dispatch 2017 AD