Central Bank of Bahrain

Central bank plans overhaul of liquidity management rules for banks; grace periods to be offered. 

Allegation that foreign exchange swap not completed, judge set to rule by Dec. 9.

Senior banking official says move will give consumers more protection.

2010 deadline for single GCC currency unlikely, says the Economic Intelligence Unit. 

Growth in money circulating in economy fell for fourth month in Jan - central bank.

Central bank governor says no immediate need to inject more money into banking system.

Central Bank of Bahrain urges all banks, exchanges and insurance firms to register

Gulf state's central bank cuts rates by 75 basis points as it mirrors move by the US Federal Reserve.

Official data shows big expansion in financial, manufacturing and gov't sectors in 2007.

Bahraini banks' exposure to foreign investment could soon present a significant challenge.

Governor says banks have enough liquidity, able to fund projects despite global crisis.

After 'difficult situation' last week, interbank market has improved, says official.

Bahrain annual inflation stable, monthly consumer prices rise on higher housing costs.

Money supply grows at lowest pace in eight months in May as growth savings deposits slow.

Central Bank of Bahrain grants license to bank devoted entirely to the energy sector.

Record oil prices placing more pressure on Gulf states to revalue currencies - analysts.

Gulf state has no plans for shift in monetary policy despite calls from economists to abandon US currency link.

Bankers also expected to discuss how to control record inflation at bi-annual meeting.

Saudi, Bahrain and UAE follow US and lower rates, Kuwait leaves benchmark rate unchanged.

Investors bet on central banks revaluing currencies against dollar.

Number of people living in kingdom surged 41% last year to cross one million mark, official data shows.

WEF: More future US rate cuts will increase pressure on banks to revalue, says Saudi economist.

Central bank says fixed exchange rate policy has underpinned industry growth.

Central bank governor Al-Suweidi says banks' exposure will be 'marginal'.

Reports quote finance minister telling Shura Council of move to currency basket.

Central bank proposes capping value of mortgages to limit banks' exposure to real estate market.

T'azur granted licence to offer Shariah compliant insurance by Central Bank of Bahrain.

Move follows US cut in interest rates, sending dollar to new lows and piling pressure on expat salaries.

Arab Banking Corporation (ABC)'s new subsidiary, ABC Securities, has obtained approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to set up as a brokerage company, dealing in regional and global public equities.

Imran Ahmed, managing director, asset management, Mashreq, talks about the Makaseb Arab Tigers Fund.

Central Bank of Bahrain has launched a national payment system to transfer funds between retail banks.

A booming real estate sector and a surge in personal mortgages has boosted bank lending in Bahrain in the last year, according to the latest monthly data issued by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB).

Inconclusive talks prompt action on the issue that threatens the 2010 currency union.

The industry's growing reliance on technology was evident at MEFTEC, the Middle East's largest financial technology event, which was held last month in Bahrain.

National payment network to boost banking sector