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Bullion

Keywords

Regulatory framework, Non-bank financial institutions.

Abstract

This article examines the regulatory framework of non-banking institutions (NBFIs) in Nigeria. Those institutions often referred to as non-banks have been identified. However, it is noted that in this paper non-bank financial institution are those defined as other financial institutions by the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Decree (BOFID). The objective of this paper is to present an overview of the regulation of the non-bank financial institutions over the years. Part One of this paper identified the relevant institutions termed non-bank financial institutions. Part Two, the new regulatory framework is reviewed. This is followed in Part Three by an appraisal of the problems and prospects of the regulatory framework. The final section is the summary and conclusion.

Author Bio

The author is a staff of Research Department, Central Bank of Nigeria.

Publication Title

CBN Bullion

Issue

3

Volume

16

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