ABOUT TKBB

The Participation Banks Association of Türkiye (TKBB) is a professional public institution established by the relevant provision of the Banking Law. The TKBB is the main representative of the participation banking sector in Türkiye and works with the government, regulators and other stakeholders to increase public awareness and understanding of the contribution the sector makes to the Türkiye economy. The TKBB has a range of working committees to support member banks’ priority issues and also conducts extensive training programmes. 

All participation banks in Türkiye are required to be a member of the TKBB within one month of obtaining a banking license. 

The main objectives of the TKBB include the following:

• To defend the rights and interests of participation banks within the framework of a free market economy and the principle of full competition in accordance with banking regulations, principles and rules.

• To work for the healthy growth of the banking system, development of the banking profession and improvement of competitive power.

• To ensure that necessary decisions are taken, implemented and demand to be implemented for the creation of a competitive environment.

LEGAL FOUNDATION AND STATUTE

The Participation Banks Association of Türkiye was established by the Banking Law dated 04.10.2001 and No. 2001/3138 regarding the enforcement of the Statute of the Association, which was at that time named as the Association of Special Finance Houses.

Following the Banking Law No. 5411 dated 01.11.2005 and the Statute of the Association No. 2006/10018 dated 28.02.2006, the Association received its current title of the Participation Banks Association of Türkiye.

Relevant Legislation;

Statute of the Association No. 2006/10018 

Duties of the Association

Membership