Banco Central de Nicaragua BCN
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Who they are
Nicaragua's central bank, legally founded in September 1960 (Decreto Legislativo No. 525, La Gaceta No. 211 of 16 September 1960) and operating since January 1961. Art. 45 of Ley No. 1232 calls it an autonomous state regulator of the monetary system.
What they do
Its stated objective is the stability of the national currency and the normal running of domestic and foreign payments. Its main functions include formulating monetary and exchange policy, promoting financial stability, regulating, overseeing and supervising payment systems, providing financial services to the Government and regulated banks, and issuing the national currency.
Key laws & regulations issued
- Regulation Norma de los Administradores de Sistemas de Pagos Electrónicos, Resolución CDMF-XII-2-25 (Norm on Administrators of Electronic Payment Systems) 2025
- Act Ley No. 1232, Ley de Administración del Sistema Monetario y Financiero (Law No. 1232 on the Administration of the Monetary and Financial System) 2024
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Related regulators
Others in Nicaragua supervising overlapping sectors.