The CBN noted that the overhaul is necessary after years of implementing the existing framework introduced in 2014 to mitigate the risks arising from the conduct of non-core banking activities within banking groups.
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It is being drained, By Steve AborisadeWeak methane enforcement: Costing Nigeria billions and worsening public health risks, By Tengi George-Ikoli & Charles Gyamfi OforiThe CBN noted that the overhaul is necessary after years of implementing the existing framework introduced in 2014 to mitigate the risks arising from the conduct of non-core banking activities within banking groups. has proposed the revision of the regulatory framework governing financial holding companies to bolstering the resilience and stability of the country’s financial system.
The regulator disclosed the plan in a circular signed by Rita Sike, the director of its Financial Policy and Regulation Department, on Thursday, inviting stakeholders to send their reviews of the guidelines by 9 July.
“Following several years of implementation, the CBN has identified areas within the extant guidelines that require enhancement to strengthen the operational effectiveness and regulatory oversight of financial holding companies,” the statement noted. It noted that the overhaul was necessary after years of implementing the existing framework introduced in 2014 to mitigate the risks arising from the conduct of non-core banking activities within banking groups.
Among the key revisions in the guidelines is the clarification and enhancement of minimum capital requirements for financial holding companies to ensure their capacity to serve as a reliable source of financial strength to their subsidiaries. The revised guidelines also address identified gaps in shared services arrangements to prevent potential abuse or undue advantage over banking subsidiaries.
According to the CBN, the revision takes into consideration the establishment of clear eligibility requirements for promoters seeking to set up financial holding companies. The revised framework streamlines the structure of financial holding companies by permitting them, instead of their Nigerian banking subsidiaries, to directly own equity interests in foreign subsidiaries.
It also requires financial holding companies to maintain a minimum 51 per cent equity stake in each subsidiary and be registered as persons with significant control with the appropriate corporate registration authority.
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