Royal Monetary Authority

28/08/2026

📣 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 📣

Fake bank websites and loan ads are designed to look real, but a few seconds of checking can save you from losing your hard-earned money.

Before you enter any details online, always verify you're on your bank's official website. Bookmark it, type it yourself, or search for it directly, never rely on a link shared through social media, SMS, or messaging apps.

📌 Save this post for the official bank websites in Bhutan.

Stay alert. Stay secure. Share this with your family and friends.

28/08/2026

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🚨 𝐁𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐒! 🚨

Scammers are getting smarter every day. Phishing emails are old news, now they operate through unofficial WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook groups, posing as trusted companies to steal your hard-earned money.

PROTECT YOURSELF: If you want to invest, do it only through known, regulated sources like RSEB, visit their official platform or your nearest branch. Never trust "investment opportunities" shared in random group chats.

📢 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧. 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗 📢
Share this post to protect your family and friends from falling victim to these scams!

27/08/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫-𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 🔐

RMA has launched the Financial Sector Cybersecurity Strategy 2026–2028. With support from the International Monetary Fund, we ran a capacity-building workshop, 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗴𝘂𝗹-𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (a cybersecurity tabletop exercise), and a pilot risk-based supervision programme — all from 13–25 August 2026 in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Stronger readiness. Faster coordination. Safer financial services.

Read more: https://www.rma.org.bt/view_news/169/

25/08/2026

20/08/2026

⚠️ Would you share your OTP with a stranger? Most scam victims say "never”, until it happens to them.
Or Have you ever won a lottery you didn't even buy?

Here's how the OTP scam usually works:

📞 Someone calls pretending to be from your bank, a delivery service, or even a lottery
😰 They create urgency: "Your account will be blocked!" or "You've won a prize!"
🔢 They ask you to read out the OTP (One-Time Password) you just received
💸 Minutes later, your money is gone

🚨 Remember: Your bank will NEVER call and ask for your OTP, PIN, or password. Ever.

Protect yourself:
1️⃣ Never share your OTP with anyone, not even someone claiming to be bank staff
2️⃣ Hang up and call your bank immediately
3️⃣ Don't act on urgency or pressure, scammers rely on you panicking
4️⃣ If you receive an OTP you didn't request, don't share it and report it immediately

💬 Know someone who almost fell for this? Share this post, it might just save someone's hard-earned money.

20/08/2026

🚨 𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓: 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘🚨

The RMA hereby alerts the general public to a fraudulent Telegram account falsely identifying themselves as an official from RMA, offering investment schemes with guaranteed returns within 2-3 days.

This fraudulent communication unlawfully invokes the name of the RMA and its officials to deceive the public and solicit investments under false pretences.

The RMA does not operate any Telegram group, nor does it endorse or administer any scheme that promises unrealistic or guaranteed financial returns.

Members of the public are strongly urged to exercise vigilance and caution when encountering any investment offer promising high or guaranteed returns. Any act of impersonating the Authority or its officials constitutes a serious offense and will be dealt accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Bhutan.

The RMA appeals to the public to support this effort by sharing this notice widely and helping raise awareness to protect others from falling victim to this scam.

14/08/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐁𝐓𝐅𝐍 𝐄𝐧𝐝-𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

The RMA, with financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched a nationwide training program on the Bhutan Trade Fin-Net (BTFN) System, beginning with the first regional session in Paro on 11th August 2026.

The program was graced by the Deputy Governor of RMA and brought together officials from commercial banks and other relevant stakeholders from the western region to strengthen their practical knowledge and operational understanding of BTFN.

The training provides an opportunity for participants to engage directly with the system, better understand their roles and responsibilities, and share feedback and experiences that can help inform further improvements to BTFN.

Over the coming weeks, the program will be delivered across five regional clusters, reaching banking and clearing officials in all 20 Dzongkhags. The initiative aims to strengthen stakeholder capacity and support the effective and efficient use of BTFN in facilitating cross-border trade

RMA continues to commit towards strengthening capacity and advancing digitalization initiatives in Bhutan.

12/08/2026

𝐀 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 🌱♻️

The RMA and its employees pledge to take care of our own waste, responsibly and consistently.

That means segregating at source. Cutting down on single-use items. Carrying our waste to where it belongs rather than leaving it for someone else. Small acts, repeated daily, by an entire organization.

We make this pledge as part of Trashnology Toppers , an initiative led by Mr. Namgay Wangchuk, recipient of the National Order of Merit (Silver) in recognition of his steadfast commitment to waste management and environmental awareness. His example reminds us that a cleaner Bhutan is not built through campaigns alone, but through the ordinary discipline of individuals.

The RMA is proud to stand with him.

10/08/2026

𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐌𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐌𝐋/𝐂𝐅𝐓/𝐂𝐏𝐅 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan's Financial Intelligence Department officially commenced a five-day Mutual Evaluation (ME) Preparation Program today, 10th August 2026, at Paro.

The program was opened by the Governor who set a decisive tone for Bhutan's national commitment to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing in line with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards.

The ME is a critical milestone for Bhutan. It is an independent assessment of how effectively our country implements the 40 FATF Recommendations and 11 Immediate Outcomes, and reflects our standing in the global financial system. A strong outcome is not just a regulatory achievement, it is a demonstration of Bhutan's integrity, trustworthiness, and readiness as a financial jurisdiction on the world stage.

Over five intensive days, participants will conduct gap analyses, review technical compliance across all FATF Recommendations, assess Immediate Outcomes, and finalize Bhutan's Risk and Context, the foundation of our evaluation.

What makes this retreat especially significant is the breadth of stakeholder participation. Representatives from agencies across government are working side by side, including the Anti-Corruption Commission, Office of the Attorney General, Royal Bhutan Police, Department of Revenue and Customs, Gelephu Financial Services Office, Audit & Corruption Investigation Bureau (GMC), Corporate Regulatory Authority, Department of Law and Order, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Civil Society Organization Authority, Commission for Religious Organizations of Bhutan, and many more.

Bhutan's ME is a whole-of-government effort. Every agency, every participant, and every commitment made this week brings us closer to a safer, more resilient financial system, for Bhutan and for generations to come. A favourable assessment reinforces international confidence and supports Bhutan's continued integration into the global financial system. The RMA views the ME as an opportunity to demonstrate national progress and reaffirm Bhutan's reputation as a responsible and compliant jurisdiction.

24/07/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝: 𝟒𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬' 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦

The RMA was honoured to host the 49th SAARCFINANCE Governors' Group Meeting & Symposium at Zhiwaling Heritage Hotel, Paro, from 9–10 July 2026.

Under the theme "Cross-Border Digital Payments and Regional Financial Integration," Governors and senior officials from across the SAARC region came together for two days of meaningful dialogue on advancing digital payment connectivity and deepening financial cooperation in South Asia.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all delegations for their active participation and valuable insights, and to everyone who helped make this gathering a success.

Here's to stronger regional partnerships and a more connected financial future. 🤝 🇦🇫🇧🇩🇧🇹🇮🇳🇲🇻🇳🇵🇵🇰🇱🇰 🤝