Regulatory Alerts2026-07-27 | 13834Added · Updated
Issuing of Certificates of Deposit & Banking Certificates and Bonds that may be Issued by Lebanese Banks and Financial Institutions
Central Bank of Lebanon Governor Karim Sayed issued Intermediary Decision No. 13834 to extend the validity of Article 6 bis of Basic Decision No. 6856 and Article 20 of the system attached to Basic Decision No. 7224 until December 31, 2026. This extension applies to the regulations governing bonds issued by Lebanese banks and financial institutions, as well as the system for issuing certificates of deposit and banking certificates. The decision takes effect immediately upon issuance and is published in the Official Gazette.
Circular No. 771
To Banks and Financial Institutions And to Auditors
We enclose herewith a copy of Intermediary Decision No. 13834 dated 27/07/2026 concerning the amendment of:
- Basic Decision No. 6856 dated 19/12/1997 (Bonds that may be issued by Lebanese Banks and Financial Institutions) attached to Basic Circular No. 36.
- Basic Decision No. 7224 dated 11/02/1999 (System for issuing Certificates of Deposit and Banking Certificates) attached to Basic Circular No. 61.
Beirut, July 27, 2026
Governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon
Karim Sayed