Arab Central Banks
- Governor: H.E. Dr. Marwan Abbasi
- Deputy Governor: H.E. Mrs Nadia Gamha
- Country: Republic of Tunisia
- Establishment Date: 19/09/1958
- Headquarters Address: 25 Rue Hedi Nouira – Tunis
- P.O. Box: 777 Tunis 1080
- Tel.: (+216)-71/122000
- Fax: (+216)-354214/340615
- Website: www.bct.gov.tn
- E-mail: webmaster@bct.gov.tn
- Membership in the UAB: Observer Member
| Objectives & Functions |
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| Setting up the rules and principles of bookkeeping management and the prudential norms. |
| Exercising and maintaining the privilege of currency issue. |
| Controlling the monetary, financial and economic rules and regulations in the country within sound policies. |
| The Central Bank of Tunisia has been endowed with an injunction power, preceded by a warning, so as to impose on any bank, when it |
| Appears warranted, to proceed mainly to: an increase of its capital, a ban on any distribution of dividends, and formation of reserves. |
| Organizing foreign exchange policies. |
| Taking the following decisions: invite bank`s shareholders to provide the bank with the necessary support, organize the contribution of all banks, & appoint a temporary administrator. |
| Advising the government on financial & economic issues. Exercising effective control on the banking sector. |
| Controlling and managing the credit, monetary and banking policies. |
| Undertaking the function of the bank of the government within the limits prescribed in the law. |
| Acting as the bank of the banks. |
