Regulatory Alerts2025-07-07
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Bank of Sierra Leone Fit and Proper Guidelines
The Bank of Sierra Leone has issued mandatory guidelines requiring all commercial banks and financial holding companies to implement a documented Fit and Proper Policy for assessing directors, key management personnel, and other responsible persons. The framework mandates rigorous evaluation across six core criteria: sufficient time commitment, adequate knowledge and skills, educational qualifications, collective board suitability, reputation and integrity, and independence of mind. Institutions must secure prior written approval from the central bank for all key appointments and submit nomination committee reports to demonstrate compliance with these stringent suitability standards.
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