As part of its stakeholder engagement efforts, the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) participated in the Insurance Institute of Botswana (IIB) 3rd Annual Conference held under the theme: “Market Development. Innovative Insurance Products: Key to Market Growth and...
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The public is hereby informed that the NBFIRA offices will be closed on Friday 27th September 2019 from 12:45 PM until Tuesday 1st October 2019 in recognition of the upcoming Independence Holidays. The Authority will re-open on Wednesday 2nd October 2019 and apologises for any inconvenience caused...
September 18, 2019 PUBLIC NOTICE: GUIDANCE ON THE INTERPRETATION OF REGULATION 35(9) OF THE RETIREMENT FUNDS REGULATIONS (2017) The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority has received enquiries from members of the public and the retirement industry regarding the interpretation and...
As part of its stakeholder engagement efforts, the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) held a Master Class for CIMA members on "The Future of Compliance in the Non-Bank Financial Institution's Sector” , focusing on prudential compliance and compliance in Anti-Money...
TENDER NO: NBFIRA 005/2019 Tenders are invited from experienced professional companies registered with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) for provision of consultancy services to conduct a Stakeholder Confidence Survey. (PPADB CODE 317 – Other Consultancy Services; SUB CODE 01...
The Financial Stability Council (FSC) met on August 6, 2019 to deliberate on several market, regulatory and public interest developments and issues relating to the stability, performance and prospects for the financial sector. Overall, the macroeconomic environment and the financial sector are...
To: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers (AMLCOs): Principal Officers: Non-Bank Financial Institutions in Jwaneng and Surrounding Areas (“NBFIs”) We refer to the above captioned subject matter. 2. In recognition of the imperative obligation of its role as a supervisor to raise awareness to...
24 th July, 2019 Press Release NBFIRA Publishes the 2018/19 Research Bulletin: The State of Capital Markets The role of capital markets in economic development Demutualisation of the Botswana Stock Exchange and regulatory implications of it being declared an SRO. Effects of “FinTech” innovation on...
Press Release - Commencement of Insurance Industry Act 2015: Unpacking Policyholder Protection Rules
NBFIRA 1/9/6 – I (13) 9th July, 2019 Press Release Commencement of Insurance Industry Act 2015: Unpacking Policyholder Protection Rules Insurance Industry Act (2015) commenced and Policyholder Protection Rules now effective. Enhanced Transparency and Good Business Conducted by regulated entities...
