REGULATION N° 2310 /2019 – 00023 [614] OF 19/3/2019 OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF RWANDA GOVERNING THE SHAREHOLDING, ACQUISITION AND AMALGAMATION OF BANKS | 2310 /2019 – 00023 [614] OF 19/3/2019 — Rwanda law | Esheria

REGULATION N° 2310 /2019 – 00023 [614] OF 19/3/2019 OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF RWANDA GOVERNING THE SHAREHOLDING, ACQUISITION AND AMALGAMATION OF BANKS

This article says the regulation sets requirements for when the Central Bank may authorize bank shareholding, acquisition, and amalgamation transactions.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Regulation
Citation
2310 /2019 – 00023 [614] OF 19/3/2019
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
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This article says the regulation sets requirements for when the Central Bank may authorize bank shareholding, acquisition, and amalgamation transactions. This article defines key terms used in the regulation on bank share increases and acquisitions. Most people and companies covered by this article may not own or acquire more than 25% of a bank’s shares, directly or indirectly. The article sets supervisory thresholds for bank shareholding and links them to significant holding or controlling interest. A bank must apply in writing to the Central Bank for a person seeking to increase, acquire, or transfer significant shareholdings, and provide required information and supporting proof.