2022-02-08
The National Bank of Angola issued Notice No. 3/2022 to establish operational rules and procedures for Financial Market Infrastructures operating within the Payment System of Angola. The regulation mandates categorization, classification, and governance standards for these infrastructures while requiring compliance with the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures to mitigate systemic, credit, liquidity, and operational risks. It further defines participation criteria, clearing and settlement mechanisms, interoperability requirements, and supervisory assessment procedures to ensure financial stability and market efficiency.