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The Central Bank of Jordan amends the definition of "Ultimate Beneficiary" in the Instructions on the Acquisition of Significant Interest in Insurance Companies. Specifically, Article 2 revises the threshold for an individual to be considered an ultimate beneficiary to one who directly or indirectly owns or controls 5% or more of an insurance company's capital. These amendments apply to insurance companies and take effect on April 28, 2026.
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Central Bank of Jordan
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No.: 12/80
Date: 14/4/1447 AH
Corresponding to: 20/5/2026 AD
Dear Insurance Companies,
Subject: Amended Instructions on the Acquisition of Significant Interest in Insurance Companies
Greetings,
In implementation of the provisions of Article (26) of the Insurance Activities Regulation Law No. (12) of 2021 and based on the provisions of paragraph (b) of Article (109) of the Insurance Activities Regulation Law No. (12) of 2021; please find attached Instructions No. (5) of 2026, which are amended instructions on the acquisition of significant interest in insurance companies No. (9) of 2025, issued pursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank No. (2026/91) dated 28/4/2026.
Please accept our highest respect,
Adel Al-Sharkas
Governor
Dr. Adel Al-Sharkas
Copy: Jordanian Union of Insurance Companies.
Central Bank of Jordan
P.O. Box (37) Amman 11118, Jordan
Email: info@cbj.gov.jo
Website: www.cbj.gov.jo
Phone: 0096264630301
Fax: 0096264638889
Issued pursuant to the decision of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank No. (2026/91) dated 28/4/2026
These Instructions shall be known as the "Amended Instructions on the Acquisition of Significant Interest in Insurance Companies No. (5) of 2026" and shall be read together with the Instructions No. (9) of 2025 referred to hereinafter as the "Original Instructions" and shall come into force as of the date 28/4/2026.
Paragraph (2) of Clause (a) of Article (2) of the Original Instructions is amended to read as follows:
Ultimate Beneficiary: The natural person who directly or indirectly owns or controls 5% or more of the capital of an insurance company.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank ---
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