CBN issues stricter guidelines for BDCs, other FX stakeholders

The guidelines which seek to enhance the regulatory framework for BDC operations as part of ongoing reforms of the Nigerian foreign exchange market, were contained in a circular on Friday, February 23, 2024.

The circular signed by Haruna Mustafa, Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department of the CBN had the 50-page guidelines attached.

The guidelines spelt out activities allowed, licensing requirements, corporate governance and Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism provisions for BDCs.