2017-03-16
The Central Bank of Seychelles updated the Credit Classification and Provisioning Regulations 2010 to define eligible collateral as 50% of the net realisable value of approved tangible securities. The directive explicitly recognizes land and buildings, motor vehicles, and sea vessels as qualifying assets, while mandating prior regulatory approval for other collateral types. Institutions must revalue these assets at least triennially or upon significant market shifts to ensure ongoing compliance.
CENTRAL BANK OF SEYCHELLES P. O. Box 701, Victoria, Seychelles Telephone: [+248] 428 20 00 Fax: [+248] 432 36 65 E-mail: enquiries@cbs.sc Ref: FSS/GENIl Date: March 13,2017 TO ALL BANKS, BUREAUX DE CHANGE, SCU, DBS AND HFC Eligible collateral - Credit Classification and Provisioning Regulations 2010 as amended As part of the amendments to the Credit Classification and Provisioning Regulations 2010 which was gazetted on May 23, 2011, the following has been included in the definition of eligible collateral: 'the amount of 50% of the net realisable value of other tangible securities as approved by Central Bank. ' We wish to inform that collateral eligible for the said deduction include the following assets: • Land and buildings • Motor vehicles • Sea vessels Any other asset will require prior approval of Central Bank to be considered as eligible collateral under the above definition. It is also recommended that assets held as collateral are revalued at least every three years, or whenever there are significant changes in the market for precautionary purposes. We trust in your co-operation for adherence to this circular. ~s )