Issuing of Certificates of Deposit & Banking Certificates and Bonds

Circular No. 752 To Banks, Financial Institutions, and Supervisory Commissioners: We enclose a copy of Intermediate Decision No. 13793 dated January 9, 2026, regarding the amendment of:

• Basic Decision No. 6856 dated December 19, 1997 (Bonds that may be issued by Lebanese banks and financial institutions), attached to Basic Circular No. 36;
• Basic Decision No. 7224 dated February 11, 1999 (System for issuing certificates of deposit and banking certificates), attached to Basic Circular No. 61.

Beirut, January 9, 2026 Governor of Banque du Liban Karim Saeed

Intermediate Decision No. 13793 Amending Basic Decision No. 6856 and Basic Decision No. 7224

The Governor of Banque du Liban, Pursuant to the Monetary and Banking Law, particularly Articles 70 and 174 thereof; Pursuant to Basic Decision No. 6856 dated December 19, 1997, and its amendments concerning bonds that may be issued by Lebanese banks and financial institutions; Pursuant to Basic Decision No. 7224 dated February 11, 1999, and its amendments concerning the system for issuing certificates of deposit and banking certificates; Pursuant to a decision by the Central Council of Banque du Liban adopted at its meeting held on January 7, 2026;

Hereby decrees the following:

Article One: The provisions of both "Article 6 bis" of Basic Decision No. 6856 dated December 19, 1997, and "Article 20" of the system attached to Basic Decision No. 7224 dated February 11, 1999, are extended until June 30, 2026.

Article Two: This decision shall take effect immediately upon its issuance.

Article Three: This decision shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Beirut, January 9, 2026 Governor of Banque du Liban Karim Saeed