The Association of Banks was established in November 1978 and registered as a regular association under Law No. 33 of 1966 for Associations and Social Institutions.
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Years in Serving the Banking Sector
About ABJ
Seeks to Upgrade And Advance the Banking Business
The Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) was established in November 1978 and registered at that time as an ordinary association in accordance with the provisions of the Societies and Social Charities law number (33) for the year 1966 and its amendments. In 2000, the Banking Law number (28) was issued, whereof Article 95 stipulated the creation of an association named the Association of Banks. By virtue of this law, the association's new bylaws number (35) of 2005 was issued on March 29, 2006, hence becoming an association pursuant to the Banking Law.
The association is currently a member of the Union of Arab Banks,United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN).
The association is currently a member of the Union of Arab Banks,United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN).
To maintain our pioneering role as one of the most efficient associations of banks in the region by providing services to member banks so as to boost their capabilities and enable them to maximize their contributions to achieving sustainable development in the kingdom.
We seek to upgrade and advance the banking business by safeguarding the interests of member banks, and to achieve the highest levels of coordination among them and with the other partners as well. We aspire to develop and upgrade the process of delivering banking services and enhance the concepts and norms of banking business, in addition to following unified systems and measures for this purpose.
The Association of Banks in Jordan (ABJ) was established in November 1978 and registered at that time as an ordinary association in accordance with the provisions of the Societies and Social Charities law number (33) for the year 1966 and its amendments. In 2000, the Banking Law number (28) was issued, whereof Article 95 stipulated the creation of an association named the Association of Banks. By virtue of this law, the association's new bylaws number (35) of 2005 was issued on March 29, 2006, hence becoming an association pursuant to the Banking Law.
The association is currently a member of the Union of Arab Banks,United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN).
The association is currently a member of the Union of Arab Banks,United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN).
To maintain our pioneering role as one of the most efficient associations of banks in the region by providing services to member banks so as to boost their capabilities and enable them to maximize their contributions to achieving sustainable development in the kingdom.
We seek to upgrade and advance the banking business by safeguarding the interests of member banks, and to achieve the highest levels of coordination among them and with the other partners as well. We aspire to develop and upgrade the process of delivering banking services and enhance the concepts and norms of banking business, in addition to following unified systems and measures for this purpose.
Our History
ABJ
In the year 2000, Banks Law No. 28 was issued, which included Article 95, stating the establishment of an association called the Association of Banks with a direct supervision from the CBJ.
In March 2006, the Association's regulations were issued as Law No. 35 of 2005, making the Association an institution governed by the Banking Law since that date.
Main Areas of Work
Consultation Services
Through 9 specialized advisory committees within the association covering various aspects of banking operations.
Studies and Research
The association collects data from banks, analyzes it, and produces a wide range of analytical studies, reports, working papers, and more.
Training
The association conducts specialized training courses, workshops, forums, and conferences for bank employees, covering all banking activities
Coordination and Cooperation
The association emphasizes continuous coordination among member banks and also between banks and relevant entities such as the Central Bank of Jordan, the government, and various public and private sector institutions.
International Collaboration
The association collaborates with various international partners, including the Arab Banking Union, Arab banking associations, and works on several projects with international organizations such as GIZ, IFC, ILO, USAID, UN-Women, and others.
Prominent Activities of the Association in 2023
28 meetings and workshops with over 1200 attendees.
19 committee meetings.
32 training programs with more than 500 trainees.
Our partners are more than 20
Our Values
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis We work with member banks in a team spirit for the benefit of Jordan’s society and economy.
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis We seek to upgrade the methods of delivering banking services according to the best international practices.
We work to develop creative ideas that serve the members and add quality and excellence to their services.
We seek to transfer knowledge and exchange information at the highest levels of integrity and transparency.
We practice our work with high professionalism, comprehensive coverage and full diligence to all developments in the Jordanian, Arab and international banking business.
We abide by accuracy and reliability and we verify our sources of information with high precision.
We endeavor to elevate the academic and professional levels as well as keeping up with all that is new in the banking and financial fields.
