2023-11-28 | NRP-45The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador issued Technical Standards NRP-45 to establish the mandatory requirements and procedures for authorizing the constitution and operational launch of banks in El Salvador. The regulations define the organizational structure, minimum capital, and governance requirements, while detailing the specific documentation and timelines for both public promotion and direct bank formation processes. It mandates strict supervisory oversight by the Superintendence of the Financial System to ensure transparency, efficiency, and adherence to high ethical standards in the financial sector.