Central Bank of Tunisia (CBT)

Tunis, Tunisia

The Central Bank of Tunisia was created by the law N°58-90 dated September 19th, 1958. 

According to the new Law dated on April 25, 2016, establishing the statute of the Central Bank of Tunisia, the main objective of the Central Bank of Tunisia is to maintain price stability. Its mandate also include: 

  • Contribution to maintain financial stability through conducting macro-prudential policy to reduce systemic risk 
  • Conducting monetary policy; 
  • Holding and managing foreign exchange reserves in foreign currency and gold; 
  • Controlling the circulation of money and ensuring the smooth operation of payment systems, guaranteeing their stability, soundness, efficiency and security; 
  • Supervising banks and financial establishments; 
  • Issuing currency and ensuring its circulation in Tunisia; 
  • Advising the government on economic and financial matters in case of solicitation; 
  • Collecting data related to the exercise of its missions; 
  • Protecting users of banking services.

Geographical Jurisdiction

Tunisia

The Central Bank of Tunisia regulates the banking sector (banks, leasing companies, factoring companies and payment institutions). Its regulation covers the following aspects: 

  • Regulation of banking activity in Tunisia (Bank loans, regulatory ratios, etc.) via laws and circulars
  • Foreign exchange regulations
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Criteria may differ for domestic services.

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