Why CBN is increasing capital requirement for BDC operators

  • The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the minimum capital requirements for BDC operators in Nigeria
  • The apex bank said Tier-1 BDC operators must maintain a minimum capital of N2 billion, while Tier-2 operators must have N500 million
  • The bank is also reportedly considering banning street trading of Forex and limiting FX cash payments to $500

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed new regulations to increase Nigeria’s minimum requirements for Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to N2 billion and N500 million for Tier 1 and Tier 2 licences.