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CBL Rejects Allegations of Unauthorized Withdrawal from the Bank

The Board of Governors and Management of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) refute a Spoon live talk show claim on August 31, 2023, alleging unauthorized withdrawal of funds from the CBL.

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MPC Raises Monetary Rate to 20%

On July 20, 2023, the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) convened its third Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year to take decisions to promote macroeconomic stability, including exchange rate stability.

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GoL Directives Against Exchange Rate Manipulation & Measures to Encourage Use of Liberian Dollars

The Government of Liberia hereby issues these directives against exchange rate manipulation as well as to direct the acceptability of Liberian dollar for payments of goods and services as the official legal tender for Liberia

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Who is Euphemia Gbadee Swen-Monmia – CBL Staff Selected as Special Appointee to IMF

Ms. Euphemia Swen-Monmia, who is the Director of CBL’s Financial Markets Department, will join four other highly qualified professionals from other countries for this capacity-building initiative that targets mid-level public sector officials in IMF member countries

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CBL Raises Monetary Policy Rate to 17.5%

The Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), representing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 250 basis points from 15% in the first quarter of 2023 to 17.5%, to contain further inflationary pressures, going into the third quarter of 2023.

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News & Press Releases

Friday, July 14, 2023
Gov’t to Enforce Directives to Stabilize US Rate
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
CBL Raises Monetary Policy Rate to 17.5%
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Liberia, AfDB Sign US$3.872 Million Grant to Upgrade Payment System
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
CBL Rejects Smart News Report of Governor Covering Up €2M Scandal
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Market Buying and Selling Rates

Date Buying Selling
October 3, 2023
L$185.7742/1.00 L$187.6619/US$1.00
October 2, 2023
L$185.7756/1.00 L$187.6321/US$1.00
October 2, 2023
L$185.7756/1.00 L$187.6321/US$1.00
September 30, 2023
L$185.9172/1.00 L$187.5973/US$1.00
September 29, 2023
L$185.8755/1.00 L$187.5581/US$1.00
September 28, 2023
L$185.6699/1.00 L$187.5457/US$1.00
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Economic Policy
The Central Bank of Liberia maintains the capability to analyse all key economic policy issues that impact the economy of Liberia.
Financial Stability
Financial stability refers to a well-functioning, liquid, solvent and sound financial system that efficiently facilitates payments.
Regulation and Supervision
The Central Bank of Liberia promotes financial stability in the country through the regulation and supervision of banks and other financial institutions.
Payment Systems
The Central Bank of Liberia has embarked on a program of reforms to modernize the National Payments System and bring the systems in line with international standards.
Currency
The Central Bank of Liberia issues currency. The Liberian currency comprises banknotes and coins. The Liberian Dollar is the official currency of the Republic of Liberia.
Financial Markets
The Central Bank of Liberia engages in a variety of operations in domestic financial markets, covering money, bond markets, and foreign exchange markets.

Recent Documents

MPC Communique No.15_2023
July 28, 2023
EOI#: CBL/EOI/01/2023_Audit Services_LBDI
July 3, 2023
The Regulator_Final Edition_2022
July 2, 2023
Government Directive to Stabilize US Rate
July 2, 2023
Annual Report and Financial Statements as at December 31, 2022
June 14, 2023
REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSING AND OPERATIONS OF CREDIT UNIONS IN LIBERIA
June 5, 2023

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Quick Information

  • Anti Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Preventive Measures, and Proceeds of Crime Act, 2021
  • Communique NO. 12: Monetary Policy Committee Meeting Held by the Board of Governors
  • CBL WARNS DELINQUENT BORROWERS: Risk Being Barred From Accessing Banking Services
  • Estimating Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Models for Monetary Policy Analysis in Liberia: An Extension Using Bayesian Approach
  • CBL Retains 15% Monetary Policy Rate
  • CBL Wins International Award for Best Banknote Series, Nominated for Best Coins
  • CBL Annual Report - 2022
  • Annual Report and Financial Statements as at December 31, 2022

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Background of the CBL
    • The Board of Governors
    • Governor
      • Governor's Profile
      • Special Statement
      • The Regulator
      • Other information
    • Senior Staff Directory
    • Central Bank of Liberia Acts and By-Laws
    • Organizational Chart
  • Departments
    • Development Finance
      • Micro Finance Documents and Publications
    • Financial Markets
      • Financial Market Acts
      • Rules and Regulations
      • Treasury Bills
      • Bidding Forms
      • Central Bank of Liberia Bills
    • Supervision
      • Regulatory Framework - (All Acts)
      • Regulations
      • Directives
      • Guidelines
      • Bank Restructuring and Resolution
      • Financial Charges in the Banking Industry
      • Insurance
      • Non Banks Financial Institutions
      • Financial Information of the Banking Industry
      • CBL Provides More Information on New Coins
      • Consumer Protection
    • Research
      • Liberia Financial Statistical Reports
      • Economic Bulletin
      • CBL Policy Statement and Direction
      • Daily Exchange Rates
      • CBL Newsletter
      • CBL Annual Reports
      • Liberia HPCI
      • Balance of Payment Reports
      • Supervision Reports
      • Foreign Exchange Auction
      • Factsheets
      • CPI (Year-On-Year Rate of Inflation)
      • Research Publications
      • Financial Statements
      • Other Information from Research
      • Monthly Economic Review
      • Working Paper Series
      • Bilateral Exchange Rate
      • Statistical Data Series
    • Banking
    • Payment Systems
      • Payment Systems Regulatory Framework
      • Payment Systems Statistics
    • Human Resource
    • Insurance
    • Legal
    • Multilateral Relations
    • Enterprise Risk
    • Compliance
    • Audit
    • MIST
    • GSSD
    • Corporate Communications
  • Monetary Policy
    • Committees
    • Decisions
    • Minutes
    • MPC Rate
    • Inflation Rate
    • Reference Rate
  • Publications
  • Media
    • News & Press Releases
    • Photo Gallery
    • Videos
    • Bids & EOIs
  • Careers
    • Vacancies
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