Malawi

Country Profile
	Read this INFORMATIVE PROFILE of the legal and regulatory environment for microfinance in Malawi from the Comparative Database on Regulation and Supervision.
Financial Regulator
Reserve Bank of Malawi

Recommended Reading
	Development of Malawi's Microfinance Regulation and Supervision Kalanda, A. (2006) Essays on Regulation and Supervision No. 16
»	Microfinance Sector Assessment in the Republic of Malawi Luboyeski, Victor, Debjani Bagchi, and Muwuso Chawinga (2004) USAID - U.S. Agency for International Development
»	Microfinance Policy and Action Plan Government of Malawi (2002)
»	Expanding Access to Financial Services in Malawi Burritt, K. (2005) United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

Laws and Regulations Related to Microfinance and the Financial Sector
Banking Act (1989)
Directive on Audits
Directive on Large Exposures
Directive on Minimum Capital Ratios for Banks
Directive on Minimum Capital Ratios for Financial Institutions
Directive on New Directors, Audit Committee Members, and Senior Management Officials
Directive on Transactions with Related Persons
Guidelines for Applications for a Bank or NBFI
Guidelines for Business Plan Submissions
Guidelines for Prospective Applicants for a Bank or FI License
Microfinance Policy and Action Plan
Non-Governmental Organizations Bill(2000)
Prudential Guidelines on Assets Quality for Financial Institutions
Prudential Guidelines on Assets Quality for Banks
Reserve Bank of Malawi Act
Related Links
FIRST Information Exchange: Malawi Individual country information on financial sector donor projects, a brief description of the financial sector, and links to financial sector reports and diagnostics from international organizations. (Financial Sector Reform and Strengthening Initiative)