The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic published an update on the International Monetary Fund’s concluding statement following an official mission, which recognised the efforts of the Dominican Republic’s monetary and financial authorities to strengthen the regulatory framework for financial system users. The IMF highlighted recent improvements in consumer protection and referenced the expected approval of an updated operational risk framework. Among the developments noted, the IMF pointed to the planned implementation of market valuation (mark-to-market), scheduled to enter into force in January 2026. It also urged authorities to keep the adoption of Basel II and Basel III standards as a priority and underscored the importance of strengthening macroprudential and resolution tools; the mission included meetings with the Central Bank, the Superintendency of Banks, the Ministry of Finance, and other public, private, and civil-society stakeholders as part of the IMF’s periodic Article IV process.
Superintencencia de Bancos de la Republica Dominicana 2025-09-15
Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic relays IMF Article IV recognition of regulatory strengthening and January 2026 mark-to-market rollout
The Superintendency of Banks of the Dominican Republic reported on the IMF's concluding statement, which commended efforts to enhance the regulatory framework and consumer protection. The IMF noted the planned implementation of market valuation in January 2026 and emphasized prioritizing Basel II and III standards. Strengthening macroprudential and resolution tools was also highlighted during meetings with key stakeholders.