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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI
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CBO issues guidelines for 'Buy Now, Pay Later' service

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a regulation governing the practice of the 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) service to establish the necessary controls and procedures and ensure it is conducted in a...

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CBO initiatives to strengthen monetary and financing landscape

The Central Bank is currently implementing numerous initiatives in collaboration with relevant entities to help advance the financial sector.

Apple Pay to boost cashless, cardless transactions

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Norway central bank sees no rate cut this year, keeps 16-year high

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CBO ready to implement partial cheque payment system

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Oman’s Islamic banking sector records substantial growth

Tahir al Amri, Executive President of the Central Bank of Oman

Banking sector credit climbs 3.8%

Credit extended to the private sector grew by 3.4 per cent, according to the CBO

OIA highlights support to State General Budget and debt reduction

Over the past year, OIA achieved a remarkable 24 per cent reduction in debt, amounting to RO 2.4 billion

Oman awaits Apple Pay launch in September

Personal loans climb 4.8 pc to RO 11.4 bn in Oman

The household sector continues to benefit from relatively affordable borrowing rates

Oman records fewer bounced cheques as e-payments gain popularity

Around 362,000 bad cheques were issued during 2023.

Regulatory framework for Buy Now Pay Later service under development: CBO

Revenues from the fintech industry in the Mena region are projected to reach $3.5 - 4.5 billion by 2025.

Islamic banking assets in Oman surge by 17.4 per cent

The combined total assets of Islamic banks and windows in Oman reached approximately RO 7.600 billion.

Total credit granted by banks in Oman reaches RO 31.1 bn

Total credit granted by banks in Oman reaches RO 31.1 bn

Draft regulatory framework on Open Banking unveiled in Oman

The Open Banking Technology Framework include strong data security measures, standardized APIs, consent management mechanisms, and authentication protocols: CBO

CBO issues treasury bills worth RO 13.600 million

CBO issues treasury bills worth RO 13.600 million
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