2022-07-29
The Bank of Mozambique issued Circular No. 03/EFI/2022 to establish mandatory guidelines for financial institutions preparing recovery plans. The circular mandates that these plans follow a standardized structure detailing strategic analysis, non-exhaustive recovery indicators across capital, liquidity, profitability, and asset quality, and comprehensive stress scenario testing. It further requires institutions to document non-exhaustive recovery strategies, their feasibility, implementation timelines, and associated governance and communication protocols to ensure timely correction of financial distress.