Central Bank of Oman
Oman names new central bank governor
Bank CEO takes the helm at Gulf state’s central bank
Oman marks 10 years of Islamic banking
Central bank deems sector “systemically significant”
Central Bank of Oman warns of climate risks to financial stability
Physical and transition risks identified in the oil-exporting country
Gulf central banks increase rates in line with Fed
Five banks raise rates 75bp, while Kuwait orders 25bp increase due to different currency peg
Former RBI official Rabi Mishra on macro-pru in the post-Covid world
The former executive director discusses challenges for supervision, global governance reform and the rise of fintech
People: Central Bank of West Africa governor reappointed for second term
Koné given second six-year term after successful nine years in office; Oman’s sultan selects new central bank board chairman; and Bank of Korea assistant governor awarded deputy governor position
Oman launches first denomination in new banknote series
New series incorporates improved security features and elements for the visually impaired
Oman finalises plan to modernise payments
Central bank hopes to bolster fintech within the country
People: Deputies appointed in Hong Kong and Oman
HKMA picks deputy chief executive and new director; Oman appoints vice-president; Central Bank of Kenya has new comms chief
Oman’s sultan replaces governor and restructures board
Second-longest serving governor leaves as oil prices put economy under pressure
Banks coping with tougher environment – Omani stress tests
Central bank’s latest financial stability report says banks are well placed to weather shocks, as it builds regulatory capabilities and early warning indicators
More sharia-compliant instruments would aid liquidity management, IMF paper argues
Working paper focused on Gulf states notes a lack of instruments has forced Islamic banks to hold a lot of cash, while making it harder for central banks to conduct monetary operations
Oman central bank toughens rules for systemic banks
Central Bank of Oman unveils framework for regulating domestic systemically important banks, including capital surcharges, stress testing, crisis management and resolution planning
Omani central bank chief still committed to dollar peg
Central Bank of Oman's Hamood Sangour Al Zadjali tells Central Banking journal the peg still offers 'substantial benefits' given Oman's economic structure
Central Bank of Oman's Hamood Sangour Al Zadjali on the dollar, financial stability and Islamic finance
The Central Bank of Oman remains committed to the dollar as it moves to improve governance, liquidity management and Islamic finance in the sultanate, its executive president tells Chris Jeffery
Omani central bank releases first financial stability report
Reveals the creation of an independent financial stability unit responsible for implementing macro-prudential policies; calls for a new macro-financial model and improved data collection
Omani central bank unveils SME measures
All banks operating in Oman will have to allocate 5% of credit portfolios to SMEs; prudential and collateral requirements relaxed to encourage lending
Omani central bank to join government drive for more SME lending
Omani authorities hope to increase jobs in the private sector by stimulating the flow of credit to small and medium-sized companies
Oman GDP grows by 22.7% for second year in row
Annual report says domestic demand and higher crude oil prices catalysed growth
Oman and Bahrain central banks outline plans for Eid
Preparations underway for banking sector shutdown and cash demand surge during religious celebrations; both Central Bank of Bahrain and Central Bank of Oman will shut
Central Bank of Oman - Annual Report (2010)
Central Bank of Oman 2010 Annual Report highlights economic impact of political uprising in Middle East