Regulatory Alerts2021-04-01
Proposed Requirements on Financing to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
The Central Bank of Bahrain mandates all retail banks to increase SME financing exposure to at least 20 percent of domestic portfolios by December 31, 2025 via a phased rollout. Licensees must establish dedicated SME financing departments or units with appropriate hierarchical positioning and allocated resources. Banks are further required to amend existing credit policies and procedures to fully implement these regulatory standards.
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