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Welcome
to the Central Bank of Bahrain

The Central Bank of Bahrain ('CBB') is a public corporate entity established by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Financial Institutions Law 2006. It was created on 6th September 2006.

The CBB is responsible for maintaining monetary and financial stability in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It is also the single integrated regulator of Bahrain's financial industry.

Exchange Rate & Daily Rates

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Daily Rates
O/N Deposit Rate 5.500
One Week Deposit Rate 5.750
One Month Deposit Rate 6.250
O/N Repo Rate 6.500
O/N BD Secured Rate 6.500
Currency BHD
USD 0.376081
AUD 0.247668
EUR 0.407258
GBP 0.487119
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Rulebook

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Common Volume

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 1

Conventional Banks

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 2

Islamic Banks

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 3

Insurance

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 4

Investment Business

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 5

Specialised Licensees

LAST UPDATE September 2024
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Volume 6

Capital Markets

LAST UPDATE January 2024
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Volume 7

Collective Investments

LAST UPDATE July 2023

Events

For more events and information about upcoming events. Events Calendar

Consultations

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17 November 2024

Consultation: Proposed Stablecoin Issuance and Offering Module

Open
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14 November 2024

Proposed new Fit and Proper Requirements Module

Open
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20 October 2024

Proposed Amendments to Resolution No. (33) of 2018 regarding the conditions and licensing procedures of undertaking trustee services

Open
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Publications

06 Nov
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Insurance Market Review June 2024
31 Oct
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Statistical Bulletin September 2024
27 Oct
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Customer Complaints Report July – September 2024
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News & Announcements

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CBB Government Development Bond Issue No. 37 Oversubscribed
Published on 6 November 2024

Manama, Bahrain – 6th November 2024 – The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the issue of the 3-year Government Development Bond has been […]

CBB Treasury Bills Oversubscribed
Published on 4 November 2024

Manama, Bahrain –4th November 2024 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 109% The bills, carrying a […]

CBB participates in National Tree Week
Published on 31 October 2024

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – 31 October 2024 – In support of the National Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality, announced by His Majesty King Hamad […]

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CBB’s Currency Museum
Sun-Thu from 9:00 to 13:00

The Central Bank of Bahrain’s museum opened in 16 February 1999 and showcases some of the rarest coins in the region. Admission is free.

General Information Medals & Coins Request for a Visit
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