BNA

National Bank of Angola

Africa
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Jurisdiction
Angola
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Regulations
1
Open Banking frameworks
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Region
Africa
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Type
NCA
National Competent Authority

About BNA

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

SCA Update: The BNA supervises the payment system and financial institutions. Lei nº 40/20 (December 2020) established the regulatory foundation for payment services and open banking development.

Regulations Overseen

BNA 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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