1. All Investment Advisors are directed to submit applications for licensing/exemption to operate as Non-Bank Financial Institutions (“NBFIs”) on or before October 31, 2014 as provided for under the NBFIRA Market Intermediary Licensing Rules 2012, and the Guidance Note issued in September 2012...
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NBFIRA exhibited at the Rolong Land Board Open Day under the theme ' Healthy workforce, key to achievable Sustainable Human Settlements' held on the 4th of September 2014. The aim of the open day was to educate the public about Rolong Land Board services, and NBFIRA supported the theme in promoting...
NBFIRA participated in the Botswana Consumer Fair from the 25 th -31 st August 2014.The Authority educated the public on its mandate and emphasized the importance of financial responsibility. The public was warned against wreck less lending of money, investing in unlicensed entities and encouraged...
The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) held an open day on the 15th of August 2014 at in Selibe Phikwe at the Town Park. The event was officiated by SPEDU Acting Coordinator Mr. Pako Kedisitse. Our mandate is to regulate and supervise non-bank financial institutions for...
The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (“NBFIRA”) has become aware of a company by the name of Equity Analysis (Pty) Ltd (“Equity Analysis”), which has approached some Batswana offering services wherein they allege to assist in opening a non-resident Trade Account on the...
NBFIRA held an induction programme for the newly acquired interns. The purpose of the internship program is to capitalize on skills needed in the regulatory or financial sector for possible future employment opportunities within the Authority. The induction centered around the Authority's mandate...
Registration OR Licensing of Lending NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (NBFIs) with NBFIRA.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA), Botswana have signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by Mr. U.K. Sinha, Chairman, SEBI and Mrs. M. Dube, Chairperson, NBFIRA on May 22, 2014 at SEBI...
In an effort to contribute towards an efficient and effective regulatory Authority that is in line with International Best practices the Authority signed two Memorandums of Understanding with Botswana Unified Revenue Service and Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority. Botswana Unified Revenue...
The Financial Literacy Campaign is a result of endless complaints by non-bank financial consumers who are unable to make informed choices and decisions due to complexity of both financial products and services. We have through our different regulatory departments found out that many Batswana either...
