The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) used remarks by its Governor, Khalid Humaidan, to set out supervisory priorities as financial services become more digital, urging regulators to invest in digital tools to make services safer and to better manage systemic risk. The Governor highlighted Supervisory Technology (SupTech) as a means to keep pace with rapid growth in digital products and market innovation, and to balance prudential oversight with innovation. He also pointed to the need for commercial banks to invest in fintech as banks, non-banks and FinTechs increasingly compete across products, including in digital assets, and said the CBB will remain vigilant and aligned to ensure consistent regulatory treatment across all players. Managing systemic risk was reiterated as the CBB’s top regulatory priority, reflecting the financial sector’s role in Bahrain’s economy, foreign direct investment and job creation.
Central Bank of Bahrain 2025-11-17
Central Bank of Bahrain calls for greater use of SupTech and digital tools to curb systemic risk
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) outlined supervisory priorities amid increasing digitalization in financial services, emphasizing the need for regulators to invest in digital tools to enhance safety and manage systemic risk. Governor Khalid Humaidan highlighted Supervisory Technology (SupTech) to balance oversight with innovation and urged commercial banks to invest in fintech. The CBB aims for consistent regulatory treatment across banks, non-banks, and fintechs, prioritizing systemic risk management.