The tasks and authority of the Supervisor of Banks are based on several laws: The Banking Ordinance, 1941, a Mandatory ordinance which has been amended and updated over the years; The Banking (Licensing) Law, 1981; The Banking (Service to Customers) Law, 1981; The Checks Without Cover (bad checks) Law, 1981.
Banktilsynets opgaver og autoriteter er baseret på en række love: The Banking Ordinance, 1941, en mandatsanordning som er blevet justeret og opdateret gennem årene; The Banking (Licensing) Law, 1981; The Banking (Service to Customers) Law, 1981; The Checks Without Cover Law, 1981.