CBO

Central Bank of Oman

Middle East
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Jurisdiction
Oman
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Regulations
1
Open Banking frameworks
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Region
Middle East
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Type
NCA
National Competent Authority

About CBO

The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) is the primary financial regulatory authority in Oman responsible for overseeing open banking and financial services. As a National Competent Authority (NCA), CBO ensures that banks and third-party providers comply with open banking regulations, protecting consumers while fostering innovation in financial services.

SCA Update: The CBO is the integrated regulator for banking and financial services in Oman. Open banking is developing under CBO supervision.

Jurisdiction

Oman
View Open Banking providers, banks, and TPPs in Oman

Regulations Overseen

CBO is responsible for enforcing and monitoring compliance with the following open banking and financial regulations:

Key Responsibilities

Licensing and authorizing Third-Party Providers (TPPs) including AISPs and PISPs
Ensuring banks provide secure API access to authorized third parties
Monitoring compliance with Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) requirements
Investigating complaints and enforcing consumer protection standards
Publishing guidance and technical standards for open banking implementation
Coordinating with other regulators on cross-border open banking matters

Official Resources

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