REGULATION N° 81/2023 OF 04/12/2023 ON MAJOR INVESTMENTS AND PLACEMENTS OF BANKS | 81/2023 OF 04/12/2023 — Rwanda law | Esheria

REGULATION N° 81/2023 OF 04/12/2023 ON MAJOR INVESTMENTS AND PLACEMENTS OF BANKS

This regulation sets requirements for banks that want to invest in immovable property, shares of other companies, and legally accepted financial instruments in Rwanda, and it creates ways to reduce risks from excessive placements and deposits in other banks or financial institutions.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Regulation
Citation
81/2023 OF 04/12/2023
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
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This regulation sets requirements for banks that want to invest in immovable property, shares of other companies, and legally accepted financial instruments in Rwanda, and it creates ways to reduce risks from excessive placements and deposits in other banks or financial institutions. This article defines key banking terms and says the regulation applies to all authorized banks in Rwanda, except development banks for major investment matters. This provision says the regulation applies to all licensed banks in Rwanda, except development banks for major investments. A bank may buy or hold immovable property only when reasonably necessary for its business, and its total investment in such property must not exceed 50% of core capital, except for debt-recovery property sold within one year. A bank must get prior approval from the Central Bank before buying or acquiring immovable property for business use.