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Article 12

No: M/38 Date(g): 10/12/2020 | Date(h): 25/4/1442 Status: In-Force
1.Prior to deciding to impose resolution procedures on a SIFI, the competent authority shall conduct a preliminary assessment, either by itself or through an accredited valuer.
 
2.In the absence of any risk to the stability of the financial sector due to the SIFI experiencing a crisis, the competent authority may request the relevant agencies to initiate bankruptcy procedures.
 
3.If the competent authority decides to impose resolution procedures on the SIFI, it shall first assess the value of its assets and liabilities through an accredited valuer. If it is not possible to appoint a valuer within an appropriate time, the assessment shall be carried out by the competent authority.
 
4.The assessment referred to in paragraph (3) of this Article aims to:
 
 a)ensure the existence of conditions for initiating the resolution procedures stipulated in Article 10 of this Law;
 
 b)determine suitable resolution procedures;
 
 c)identify capital instruments and debts to be reduced, terminated, or transformed for the amendment of rights; and
 
 d)identify assets, liabilities, and capital instruments to be sold, and determine their value in case of sale of the SIFI or transitional entity.
 
5.The competent authority shall, in cooperation with the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers, issue rules for the assessments referred to in paragraphs (1) and (3) of this Article and Article 22(3) of this Law.