Act 2020
Central Bank of Barbados Act, 2020-30
Issued by Central Bank of Barbados
Effective: 14 Dec 2020
Plain-English summary
Revises and replaces the Central Bank of Barbados Act, Cap. 323C (s. 79) to strengthen the Bank's governance, independence and accountability. The Bank continues in existence (s. 3); its primary objective is to maintain the value of the currency and its secondary objective is to promote financial stability (s. 6). Assented to on 11 December 2020.
Who it applies to
Banking
Topics
Prudential & Capital Corporate Governance
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