Models of Financial Supervision: The Case of Guinea-Bissau

This article analyses models of financial supervision, with particular focus on the case of Guinea-Bissau, within the context of UEMOA/UMOA and CIMA.

It begins by addressing the importance of financial markets and distinguishing between the concepts of regulation and supervision. It then presents the main models of supervision, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. The article also analyses the functioning of supervisory institutions and authorities in Guinea-Bissau in the banking, insurance and capital markets sectors.

Finally, it provides a comparison with the Portuguese model, highlighting differences in terms of structure, objectives and the level of development of financial supervision.

Keywords: Supervision, Regulation, Financial Markets, Financial Institutions.