The Central Bank Of Seychelles (French: Banque Centrale Des Seychelles, Seychelles Creole: Labank Santral Sesel) Is The Central Bank Of Seychelles. It Was Officially Established On January 1, 1983, And Its Predecessor, The Seychelles Monetary Authority, Was Dissolved.
The Bank's Offices Are Located In The Central Bank Building On Victoria Independence Avenue, The Capital Of Seychelles. The Three-story Building Is Air-conditioned And Has 3,500 Square Meters (38,000 Square Feet) Of Office And Storage Space
History
In 1974, The Monetary Board Of Seychelles Was Established. In 1978, The Monetary Authority Of Seychelles Was Established, And In 1983 It Was Transformed Into The Central Bank Of Seychelles (CBS). Until 1982, The Accounts Of The Seychelles Government Were Managed By Barclays International Bank. On December 29, 1982, This Responsibility Was Transferred To The CBC Through The Central Bank Of Seychelles Act 1982. The Central Bank Of Seychelles Act 2004, As Amended, Provides For Bank Autonomy Within The Seychelles Government Structure
Governance
The Affairs Of The Bank Are Overseen By An Eight-member Board Chaired By The Bank Governor. As Of April 2020, The Board Consists Of The Following Eight Members.
- Caroline Abel: Governor And Chairperson
- Christopher Edmond: First Lieutenant Governor
- Jenifer Sullivan: Second Lieutenant Governor
- Errol Dias: Director
- Bertrand Rassool: Director
- William Otiende Ogara: Director
- Frank Ally: Attorney General, Director
- Sherley Marie: Director
The Following Table Lists The Names Of The Governors Of The Central Bank Of Seychelles Since Its Establishment On January 1, 1983
