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Article (127) Oversight of Systems

Fed Law 14/2018 Issued on 1/10/2018

1) The Central Bank shall solely undertake oversight over operations of systems, which it licenses and shall ensure their soundness, in accordance with relevant international standards. For such purpose, the Central Bank may require the operators of systems or their Settlement Institutions to take required measures and procedures.

2) The Central Bank shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of required additional oversight measures and procedures on Designated Systems, licensed by any of the other Regulatory Authorities, in the State or in other jurisdictions in collaboration and coordination with the concerned regulatory authority, and may request in this regard from the concerned regulatory authority:

  • a. Require operators of the Designated Systems or their Settlement Institutions to comply with the instructions it issues in this respect and any relevant international standards.
  • b. Ensure proper and regular functioning of Designated Systems.
  • c. Ensure soundness of financial positions of operators of Designated Systems and their Settlement Institutions, when deemed necessary.
  • d. Require the operators of the Designated Systems or their Settlement Institutions to provide it, with the information it deems appropriate for achievement of its objectives and discharge of its functions.

3) The Central Bank may appoint whoever it deems appropriate of experts and advisers specialized in financial infrastructure to assist the Central Bank in performing its duties and functions in accordance with the provisions of Part IV of this decretal law, and to keep in step with best international standards and practices in this area.