2026-04-01 | Instrução Normativa BCB 718

Central Bank of Brazil Normative Instruction No. 718 of April 1, 2026

The Central Bank of Brazil issued Normative Instruction No. 718 to establish the procedures, documents, deadlines, and information required for the accreditation and deaccreditation of Information Technology Service Providers (PSTIs) and for their ongoing reporting obligations. The regulation mandates specific documentation, including business plans, security certifications, and orderly exit plans, while defining strict timelines for notifying the central bank of administrative changes or control transfers. It further details the minimum coverage requirements for civil liability and operational risk insurance that PSTIs must maintain to ensure service continuity and regulatory compliance.

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