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News - Financial

NBE has recently implemented two new transformative directives

Nov 10, 2025

The new NBE directive cited as " Foreign Exchange Exposure Limits of Banks Directive No. SBB/96/2025" has entered into force starting today November, 10th , 2025.
A key change links a bank’s maximum foreign exchange exposure to its core capital, enhancing financial stability by aligning risk capacity with a bank’s actual financial strength.
This reform transitions from a static paid-up capital requirement to a dynamic system where capital must align with the risks a bank undertakes.
For the first time, banks must calculate separate capital charges for market risk and operational risk, moving beyond the traditional focus on credit risk.