Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU)
UruguayThe BCU is the financial regulator of Uruguay. Also, it regulates the payments system, and oversees other responsibilities common to a Central Bank.
Geographical Jurisdiction
UruguayFinancial System (banks, insurance, microcredits, securities, etc.).
Payments System (including digital money issuers).
GFIN Member: check all that apply. Please do not add any additional categories, except where indicated under “Other”.
- Guidance on the application of laws and rules to innovative business models (YES)
- Support with authorisation to operate in our jurisdiction (YES)
- Live Sandbox testing environment
- Waivers or exemptions, for any entity meeting certain criteria
- Engagement with firms on RegTech and SupTech solutions
- Engagement with innovators and/or other third parties (e.g. academics, consultants and other organisations) (YES)
- Facilitating hackathons, TechSprints or similar events
- Assistance finding potential public or private sector partners / service providers (enquire for details)
- Other [specify]
[Note to GFIN Members: if there is an additional service you offer that cannot fit into one of the above categories, and you think merits a separate category, please let us know]
Focus Area
