Regulatory Alerts2025-10-21
Notice No. 7/GBM/2025, of October 21 — Guidelines on Equitable Access and Use of Financial Products and Services
The Bank of Mozambique issued Notice No. 7/GBM/2025 to establish binding guidelines requiring credit institutions, financial companies, and microfinance operators to adopt and implement gender-sensitive policies that ensure equitable access to and use of financial products and services. The regulation mandates the designation of a Women Champion, the development of inclusive digital and traditional financial products tailored to women’s needs, and the submission of annual monitoring reports detailing gender-disaggregated data on client access, credit allocation, and digital adoption. By enforcing these operational measures and establishing a clear sanctions regime, the Bank aims to reduce structural barriers, strengthen women’s financial security, and accelerate sustainable economic development across Mozambique.