Regulatory Alerts2026-03-03 | Resolução BCB 551BCB Resolution No. 551 — Establishes Deduction on Compulsory Deposit Requirements for Demand and Time Deposits
The Central Bank of Brazil issued Resolution No. 551 to allow financial institutions to deduct mandatory advance payments made to the Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) from their compulsory deposit requirements for demand and time deposits. The regulation specifies that these deductions are capped by the total advanced amount, distributed across deposit modalities, and subject to monthly repayment schedules once the deduction period ends. The measure entered into force on the date of its publication to adjust the financial obligations of institutions regarding these specific mandatory contributions.
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