2026-05-04 | 13813The Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon issued Decision No. 13813 to amend Basic Decision No. 7776 regarding credit, investment, shareholding, and participation operations. The amendment mandates that banks conduct adequate credit studies when granting or renewing cash fund guarantees, ensuring coverage of at least 20% by a cash fund guarantee. Non-compliant banks are granted a compliance deadline of July 31, 2026, to regularize their status.