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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 5.250
One Week Deposit Rate 5.500
One Month Deposit Rate 6.000
O/N Repo Rate 6.250
O/N BD Secured Rate 6.250
Currency BHD
USD 0.376081
AUD 0.244998
EUR 0.396634
GBP 0.475950
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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

Closed
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14 November 2024

Proposed new Fit and Proper Requirements Module

Closed
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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

Closed
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Publications

17 Nov
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Central Bank Survey October 2024
06 Nov
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Insurance Market Review June 2024
31 Oct
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Statistical Bulletin September 2024
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News & Announcements

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CBB’s Monthly Issue of Treasury Bills Oversubscribed
Published on 20 November 2024

Manama, Bahrain – 20th November 2024 – Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announces that the BD 35 million monthly issue of Government Treasury Bills has […]

CBB 12 Month Treasury Bills Issue No. 122 Oversubscribed
Published on 19 November 2024

Manama, Bahrain –19th November 2024 – This week’s BD 100 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 196%. The bills, carrying a […]

CBB Treasury Bills Oversubscribed
Published on 18 November 2024

Manama, Bahrain –18th November 2024 – This week’s BD 70 million issue of Government Treasury Bills has been oversubscribed by 141% The bills, carrying a […]

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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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