Central Bank of Oman

Oman has used $300m of its $2bn support fund to help local banks, no more likely.

Total assets increase by 15% in May to reach $35.5bn, driven by growth in credit.

'Current situation on world markets' prompts regulator to intervene in forex transactions.

Inflation slows to 13.35%, central banker expects inflation below 10% early next year.

Central bank governor says peg best suited to economy, despite inflation hitting 12.4% in April.

Oman cbank hikes reserve requirement to 8% in inflation fight, third rise in almost a year.

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

Central bank says banks should lend less to individuals and focus on project financing to curb inflation.

Investors bet on central banks revaluing currencies against dollar.

Weaker rial attracts investment, exports more competitive, central bank says.

Restrictions tightened for second time in five months to prevent lower borrowing costs from fuelling inflation.

Central bank reduces yield on certificates of deposit at its first auction since US interest rate cut.

Annual inflation in the sultanate accelerated to 6.47% in August as food costs and rents increased.

Country to keep value of rial unchanged even as some traders bet on regional revaluation.

Annual inflation rose at its fastest pace this year during July as food costs and rents jumped.

Update: The Emirates' central bank is set to maintain its currency pegged to the dollar, ending speculation.

With increased regulation and global competition, the Central Bank of Oman needed to speed up the country's interbank payment systems. ACN finds out more.