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Financial Stability and Financial Regulation

The Central Bank of Barbados was established in May 1972 by the Government of Barbados to advance the pace of economic development in the country. Today the Bank has become the premier financial institution in the country and its main policy is to formulate, in association with Government, monetary and fiscal policies to assist with the country’s economic development programme.

LICENSED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS	A comprehensive list of all financial institutions licensed to operate in Barbados: Commercial Banks & Holding Companies Trusts, Finance and Merchant Banks Foreign Currency Earning Banks Money or Value Transmission Service Providers Licensed to Operate in Barbados
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS	Types of Applications and Relevant Information for licensing and making fundamental changes for Financial Institutions
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK	The functions of the Central Bank of Barbados include the promotion of a sound financial structure in Barbados. The Bank Supervision department is the regulatory arm of the Central Bank. It is staffed by 22 trained examiners. Role of Bank Regulation Regulatory Legislation Regulatory Guidelines Supervisory Practices Regulatory FAQs
DOCUMENTS FOR CONSULTATION	View documents relating to financial institutions, regulation and supervision issued for consultation and consideration.