Regulations Concerning the Licensing and Operations of Electronic Payment Services in Liberia
PART II.
6.0
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR PAYMENT SERVICE
PROVIDERS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDING PAYMENT SERVICES
a.
All bank and non-bank financial institutions wishing to engage in
electronic payment service(s) shall seek approval from the CBL.
b.
All bank and non-bank financial institutions shall adhere to the CBL
Directive Concerning the Introduction of Financial Products and Services
CBL/ SD/001/2009.
c.
All bank and non-bank financial institutions shall ensure that dispute
resolution/consumer protection systems have been established.
d.
All bank and non-bank financial institutions have a designated unit for
e-payment services at its head office and branches;
e.
Bank and non-bank financial institutions wishing to provide and/or
enhance their existing electronic payment services shall describe in their
application, the services to be offered and how it fits into their overall
strategy. This shall be accompanied with the following minimum preconditions:
i.
An adequate risk management process shall be in place to assess,
control, monitor and respond to potential risks arising from the
proposed electronic payment activities [services];
ii.
A report from a recognized Information Communication &
Technology (ICT) certification agency, confirming that corporate
security policy and procedures that address all security issues
affecting its electronic payments system, particularly the following,
exist:
Authentication
Non-repudiation
Authorization
Integrity
Confidentiality
f.
A Backup or redundant platform exits or a minimum period for service
restoration is articulated in its operational procedures or SLA.
g.
Ensure that the bank or non-bank’s overall financial conditions can
adequately support its electronic payment activities and that it meets
the prudential requirements such as, but not limited to, the following:
i.
Minimum capital adequacy ratio
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