2012-12-10

Revised Prudential Guidelines for Commercial Banks

The Bank of Sierra Leone issued these revised guidelines to establish comprehensive prudential standards for all licensed commercial banks in the country. The framework mandates strict capital adequacy, robust asset quality classification, and enhanced corporate governance to ensure financial stability. It further details specific licensing procedures, liquidity management requirements, market risk sensitivity calculations, and corrective measures for non-compliant institutions.

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