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Public Notice - Multi Trends (Pty) Ltd

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (“NBFIRA”) would like to inform members of the public that it has cancelled Multi Trends (Pty) Ltd’s licence. Please note that the effect of the cancellation is that Multi Trends (Pty) Ltd is no longer permitted to carry on insurance agency...

Public Notice - Elijah Pawnshop (Pty) Ltd

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (“NBFIRA”) would like to inform members of the public that it has revoked Elijah Investments (Pty) Ltd (“Elijah”)’s exemption to trade as a pawnshop. The effect of the revocation of exemption is that Elijah shall no longer be permitted to...

Invitation for Commentary on the Related Party Transactions Guidelines

TO: The Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) DATE: January 26, 2021 SUBJECT: Invitation For Commentary On The Related Party Transactions Guidelines The Non-Bank Financial Institutions (“NBFIs”) in Botswana are regulated by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (“NBFIRA”) in...

Office Closure for Disinfection

The Authority informs its valued stakeholders and members of the public that its premises will be closed for disinfection on 14 th and 15 th January 2021 and that all its staff will be working from home for these two days. We therefore kindly request our valued stakeholders and members of the...

NBFIRA Re-appointed as Chair of the Botswana AML/CFT Supervisory Forum

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA), is pleased to announce it’s re-appointment as Chair of the Botswana AML/CFT Supervisory Forum for a period of 12 months commencing November 2020. The Regulatory Authority, duly represented by Ms. Motsisi Mongati, Head of Anti-Money...

Simplified Customer Due Diligence Guidance Note To The Non Banking Financial Institutions ((NBFIs)

NBFIRA 3/3/10/-I (43) To; AML/CFT Compliance Officers/Principal Officers – Regulated Non-Bank Financial Officers (“NBFIs”) SUBJECT: SIMPLIFIED CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE GUIDANCE NOTE TO THE NON BANKING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (NBFIs) The above captioned subject matter bears reference. Botswana has an...

Implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions & Controls Against Proliferation Financing

NBFIRA 3/3/10- I (44) To: AML/CFT Compliance Officers / Principal Officers – Non-Bank Financial Institutions (“NBFIs”) SUBJECT: Implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions & Controls Against Proliferation Financing We refer to the above captioned subject matter. Botswana has an obligation to...

Public Notice to ALL Pawn Shops

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (“NBFIRA”) issued a public notice on February 12, 2020 requesting all exempted Pawnshop to provide information on their operational status, change in shareholding / management /contact persons, physical and postal addresses. However, the...

Press Release: The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Sector Remains Resilient

Botswana: The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) has published the Annual Report for the financial year ended March 31st 2020, which presents the performance of the Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector and the Regulatory Authority for the 2019/20 financial year...

Review of the NBFIRA ACT 2016 – Call for Submission of Comments

The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) wishes to inform non-bank financial institutions and the public in general to submit comments on the draft annual estimates and proposed supervisory levies and licensing fees for the financial year ending 31st March 2022. The draft...

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Public Notice - Multi Trends (Pty) Ltd

Public Notice - Elijah Pawnshop (Pty) Ltd

Invitation for Commentary on the Related Party Transactions Guidelines

Office Closure for Disinfection

NBFIRA Re-appointed as Chair of the Botswana AML/CFT Supervisory Forum

Simplified Customer Due Diligence Guidance Note To The Non Banking Financial Institutions ((NBFIs)

Implementation of Targeted Financial Sanctions & Controls Against Proliferation Financing

Public Notice to ALL Pawn Shops

Press Release: The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Sector Remains Resilient

Review of the NBFIRA ACT 2016 – Call for Submission of Comments

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