CBB
Central Bank of Bahrain
The CBB serves as the single integrated regulator for Bahrain's financial sector. It regulates banks, insurance firms, investment businesses, and capital markets, maintaining standards that are generally well-regarded within the MENA region.
Classification
Tier 2
Jurisdiction
Bahrain
Established
2006
Brokers Reviewed
4
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Brokers Regulated by CBB
AvaTrade
AvaTrade is one of the most widely regulated brokers globally, offering MT4/MT5, proprietary apps, options trading, and copy trading since 2006.
BNP Paribas Bahrain
BNP Paribas Bahrain is the Gulf hub of the global BNP Paribas group, providing corporate banking, treasury, and institutional investment services under CBB regulation since 1973.
Al Salam Bank
Al Salam Bank is a Central Bank of Bahrain-regulated Islamic bank offering Sharia-compliant banking, savings, and investment products for Bahraini and GCC clients.
BBK
BBK (Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait) is a 50+ year old commercial bank regulated by the CBB, offering investment and banking services in the Gulf region.