The main objectives of supervision exercised by the Croatian National Bank is to maintain confidence in the Croatian banking system, and promote and safeguard its safety and stability. Supervision means verification of whether a credit institution operates in accordance with risk management rules, other provisions of the Credit Institutions Act and regulations adopted under that Act, other laws governing the carrying out of financial activities of credit institutions, regulations adopted under these laws, its own rules, and professional standards and rules. The Croatian National Bank exercises supervision of credit institutions by: collecting and analysing reports and information, ongoing monitoring of the operation of credit institutions, carrying out on-site examinations of credit institutions' operation, and imposing supervisory measures.