Internal Regulatory Framework

High-Level Policies

Statements by which the Board of Directors expresses its “will” to comply with the provisions set forth in the laws, standards, and regulations that explicitly require the issuance of such a statement. A high-level policy has the following characteristics:

• It is issued solely when a mandatory or self-imposed law or standard requires the expression of the will of the Senior Management.

• It is general in nature.

• It evidences commitment with respect to a particular subject matter.

• It is approved by the BCCR’s Board of Directors.

Specific Policies

Specific policies are guidelines that govern the actions of the Central Bank of Costa Rica in a particular matter or area of activity. (*The information below is in Spanish.)

• Specific Policy on Ethical Conduct.

• Specific Institutional Communications Policies.

• Specific Information Management Policies.

• Specific Document Management Policies.

• Specific Policies of the Integrated Management System.

• Specific Policies for Financial Risk Management.

• Specific Policies for Non-Financial Risk Management.