As part of its wide mandate1 the Central Bank is responsible for the regulation and supervision of financial services firms.
Through this work, the Central Bank serves the public good by:  1. strengthening resilience of the financial system so that it can withstand shocks and crises; 2. ensuring the best interests of consumers are protected so they can have confidence and trust in the financial system; 3. effectively supervising those regulated firms and markets that can pose a threat to financial stability to ensure they are well managed and financially sound.