What does Open Bank Assistance (OBA) Mean?

What does Open Bank Assistance (OBA) Mean?

Open Bank Assistance (OBA) is a situation where a failing insured institution is assisted to continue to operate in the same name on a going concern basis. 

It may involve change in ownership and management of the bank; injection of fresh funds in the form of equity and/or loan capital; and re-organisation and overhauling of the bank including rationalization of staff and branches.


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