FSC proposes comprehensive microfinance regulatory framework

Financial Services Commission (Barbados) issued proposed regulatory framework on May 11, 2026.

Primary

Financial Services Commission (Barbados)

Structure

proposed regulatory framework

Date

May 11, 2026

Sub-sector

Lending

FSC formally expands regulatory perimeter to include microfinance and digital lending platforms, establishing consumer protection, anti-money laundering, and conduct standards for previously unregulated sector.

Primary company

Financial Services Commission (Barbados)

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

Not disclosed

Event date

May 11, 2026

Sub-sector

Lending

HQ

Not disclosed

Structure

proposed regulatory framework

Source published

May 11, 2026

Publisher

nationnews.com

Source: nationnews.com