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Circular No.Circular TitleIssue Date (G)Issue Date (H)Status
46004436Rules for Dealing with E-Commerce Payment Service and Support Providers24/07/202418/01/1446In- Force
450651330000Introduction of a New Paragraph within the Rule No. (300-1-5-3) of the Account Opening Rules22/04/202414/10/1445In- Force
450565080000Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) 202403/11/202402/09/1445In- Force
450340760000The Requirement for Obtaining the Approval of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to Open Bank Accounts, Transfer or Issue Checks Outside the Kingdom Shall not Apply to the King Faisal Foundation08/12/202326/05/1445In- Force
450322260000New Banking Products and Services Regulation28/11/202316/05/1445In- Force
450213350000Additional Requirements on Capital Adequacy for Shari’ah Compliant Banking14/10/202330/03/1445In- Force
440946210000Dealing with the Licensed Real Estate Brokers in Accordance with the Relevant Laws and Regulations07/10/202322/12/1444In- Force
440941750000Suspension of Direct Supplies Operations to the Ministry of Finance Current Account07/09/202321/12/1444In- Force
440930960000Issuance of The Implementing Regulations of Payments and Payment Services Law04/07/202316/12/1444In- Force
440866440000Acceptance of reconciliation documents issued by the reconciliation centre containing proof of custody04/06/202315/11/1444In- Force
000044082619Approval of off-plan sales licences issued by the ECZA - Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority18/05/202328/10/1444In- Force
000044082632Amendment of Rule (300-1-4) of the Account Opening Rules18/05/202328/10/1444In- Force
000044075800Allowing to enter into membership agreements with FinTech companies supervised by the Central Bank or the Capital Market Authority (CMA) without obtaining the Central Bank's authorization18/04/202327/09/1444In- Force
000044075612Implementation of the account verification service through the IPS (SARIE) and RTGS system16/04/202325/09/1444In- Force
000044073468Approval of Apostille authentication for foreign public documents06/04/202315/09/1444In- Force
000044071426Amendment of Rule (5) of the Account Opening Rules29/03/20237/09/1444In- Force
440000071146Loans to Deposits Ratio Guidelines28/03/20236/09/1444In- Force
000044069265Rules for establishing a customer care department in banks21/03/202329/08/1444In- Force
000044064343Rules for Advertising Products and Services Provided by Financial Institutions05/03/202313/08/1444In- Force
440626240000Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) 202326/02/202306/08/1444Modified
000044061480Amendment of Rules (300-1-3) and (300-1-3-3) of Account Opening Rules19/02/202328/07/1444In- Force
000044058467Model Retail Consumer Finance Contract08/02/202317/07/1444In- Force
000044055679Assigning debt collection operations of banks, financial institutions, and finance companies to debt collection entities licensed by the Central Bank.30/01/20238/07/1444In- Force
440000049096Banks Remuneration Rules24/06/20236/12/1444In- Force
440471440000basel III Reforms28/12/20224/06/1444In- Force
000044043873Compliance with Customer Personal Data Protection Instructions18/12/202224/05/1444In- Force
000044039893Controls for the Distribution of Public Investment Funds04/12/202210/05/1444In- Force
000044037856Biometric Authentication for Remote Customer Relationship Initiation/Establishment27/11/20223/05/1444In- Force
000044029338Ensuring Continuous Fulfilment of the Professional Certification Requirement31/10/20226/04/1444In- Force
000444022437Facilitation and Acceleration of the Bank Account Opening Process for Foreign Companies12/10/202216/03/1444In- Force
000044021528Counter-Fraud Framework11/10/202215/03/1444In- Force
440123030000Profit Sharing Investment Accounts Rules11/09/202215/02/1444In- Force
000044009296Updating Financial Institution KPIs01/09/20225/02/1444In- Force
000044009058Emphasis on Applying the Method for Calculating Government Subsidies Provided by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing or the Real Estate Development Fund31/08/20224/02/1444In- Force
000044003844Provision of Finance Awareness Programs for SMEs11/08/202213/01/1444In- Force
000043096118Data Quality Improvement Project in the e-commerce sector in the Kingdom19/06/202220/11/1443In- Force
430957430000Related Parties Rules for Banks16/06/202217/11/1443In- Force
000043089486Regulation on Branch Network24/05/202223/10/1443In- Force
430831080000Bank Investment Rules25/04/202224/09/1443In- Force
000043074912Amendment of Rule 300.1.5.3 of the Account Opening Rules29/03/202226/08/1443In- Force
000043071966Transfer of Murabaha mortgage debt22/03/202219/08/1443In- Force
000043070746Increasing the percentage of qualified people with disabilities in employment20/03/202217/08/1443In- Force
000043069533Emergency evacuation for people with disabilities14/03/202211/08/1443In- Force
000043067037Requirements for ATM Receipts Initiative06/03/20223/08/1443In- Force
000043065348Cyber Threat Intelligence Principles for Financial Sector27/02/202226/07/1443In- Force
000043047240Urging Adherence to the Preventive and Precautionary Measures29/12/202125/05/1443No longer Applicable
000043043372Unified Instructions for Amounts Excluded from Seizure under Judicial Orders19/12/202115/05/1443In- Force
000043038107Pricing Policy for Remittance Service through the Gulf Payments System Afaq02/12/202127/04/1443In- Force
000043037826Principles of Internal Auditing for Local Banks Operating in Saudi Arabia01/12/202126/04/1443In- Force
000043034916Using the fair value or revaluation model option to measure property and investment properties23/11/202118/04/1443In- Force
000043033258Passing Reports to Security Authorities via Hotline Numbers of Police Operations Rooms in Provinces18/11/202113/04/1443In- Force
000043033273Update to the Guidelines on Standing Orders for Real Estate Financiers18/11/202113/04/1443In- Force
000043028139Information Technology Governance Framework for Financial Sector04/11/202129/03/1443In- Force
000043023350Duration Instructions for issuing a clearance letter, account transfer and indebtedness21/10/202115/03/1443In- Force
430131890000Guidelines on Repurchase Agreements20/09/202112/02/1443In- Force
000043010538Accepting the digital ID on Absher platform and Tawakklna application09/09/20212/02/1443In- Force
000043008128Banks' approvals for licensed external auditors in Saudi Arabia/SAMA Rulebook02/09/202125/01/1443In- Force
000043002199Ensure the availability of communication channels for customers with financial institutions16/08/20218/01/1443In- Force
000043002220The electronic link with “Mudad” platform16/08/20218/01/1443In- Force
000042085168Approval of documents, instruments and certificates electronically approved by Chambers of Commerce12/07/20212/12/1442In- Force
000042081293Principles of Corporate Governance for Financial Institutions Subject to Saudi Central Bank’s Oversight and Supervision01/07/202121/11/1442In- Force
000042080025Deactivation of Point-of-Sale Terminals Tied to Frozen Bank Accounts of Juristic Persons27/06/202117/11/1442In- Force
000042076931Automization of the Requests of the Ministry of Finance Regrading Government Agencies’ Accounts Held with Commercial Banks Operating in Saudi Arabia Through the e-Portal “Hisab”14/06/20214/11/1442In- Force
000042075950Introduction of a Rule Entitled, “Collection Accounts for Managing the Finance Value of Debt-Based Crowdfunding Companies"10/06/202129/10/1442In- Force
000042073079Unified Instructions for Funds Exempt from Seizure Under Court Orders02/06/202121/10/1442Modified
000042069605Providing Backup Generators in Branches and Transfer Centers19/05/20217/10/1442In- Force
000042068294Enabling Mothers to Open Sub-Bank Accounts Linked to Their Main Account for Their Minor Children.06/05/202124/09/1442In- Force
000042068309GCC Payments System Remittance Service Document for the Local Banking Sector06/05/202124/09/1442In- Force
000042066419Instructions for Banking Obligations and Transactions in Accordance With the Bankruptcy Law and Its Implementing Regulations02/05/202120/09/1442In- Force
000042065141Instructions on Forms for Straps of Banknote Stacks of Sixth Edition26/04/202114/09/1442In- Force
000042064692Creation of a post dedicated to combating commercial concealment and analyzing and reporting suspected cases of commercial concealment25/04/202113/09/1442In- Force
000042064776Updating the requirements for appointment to leadership positions in financial institutions supervised by the Saudi Central Bank25/04/202113/09/1442In- Force
000042063179Control and Awareness Measures for Branch and Customer Service Employees in Banks Operating in the Kingdom18/04/20216/09/1442In- Force
000042061580Removal of the visual identity of the Kingdom's G20 Presidency11/04/202129/08/1442No longer Applicable
000042060703Amendment of Rule No. (300-1-6-6) of the Account Opening Rules07/04/202125/08/1442In- Force
000042059442The requirements and information needed for costumers’ bank account statements04/04/202122/08/1442In- Force
000042058610Ensure Adherence to Preventive Protocols in all Workplaces31/03/202118/08/1442No longer Applicable
000042058651Approving the requirement for lawyers to obtain the unified identity number for non-governmental establishments beginning with number (7), through the establishment's legal registry31/03/202118/08/1442In- Force
420563710000Trade Repository Reporting and Risk Mitigation Requirements for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Derivatives Contracts23/03/202110/08/1442In- Force
000042054762Approval of Translated Business Registers for Commercial Entities18/03/20215/08/1442In- Force
000042053614Amendments of Rules 300.1.1 and 300.1.3 of the Account Opening Rules15/03/20212/08/1442In- Force
000042048729Responding to the Requests of the General Secretariat of the Committees for Resolution of Banking and Financial Disputes and Violations01/03/202113/07/1442In- Force
000042049450Consideration of Loans Granted by the National Development Fund’s Development Funds and Banks01/03/202117/07/1442In- Force
000042048340Update the model forms of current bank account opening agreement for individuals and legal entities24/02/202112/07/1442In- Force
000042047169Instant Payments Launch (Fast)17/02/20216/07/1442In- Force
000042043529Cancellation of the requirement for the official seal of institutions and companies on documents and papers submitted in dealings with customers08/02/202126/06/1442In- Force
000042042799Instruction Not to Seize Alimony Payments Made by the Alimony Fund04/02/202122/06/1442In- Force
000042033441Amendment of Rules 4.1 and 4.2 Contained in Chapter II of the Account Opening Rules04/01/202120/05/1442In- Force
000042033072Companies and Institutions Must Not Be Required To Restore Revoked Commercial Registers03/01/202119/05/1442In- Force
000042031578Verifying the Identity of Customers via a Reliable Source28/12/202013/05/1442In- Force
000042032166Remote Work Initiative28/12/202014/05/1442In- Force
000042027544Updating Financial Institution KPIs.13/12/202028/04/1442Modified
000042025830Not to refrain from confiscating the bank guarantee letter to open a bankruptcy proceeding and suspend claims against the customer ordering the issuance of the letter06/12/202021/04/1442In- Force
000042023876Standardization of the elements of notifications sent to customers of financial institutions.29/11/202014/04/1442In- Force
000042023191ISSUANCE OF SAUDI CENTRAL BANK LAW25/11/202010/04/1442In- Force
000042018358Instructions on forms for banknote stacks of Sixth Edition of Saudi currency08/11/202023/03/1442Superseded
000042017708Instructions for replacing the commercial registration number and licences for non-governmental establishments with the unified number starting with (7).04/11/202018/03/1442Modified
000042016471The importance of adhering to regulations related to the commercial environment and credit transactions02/11/202016/03/1442In- Force
000042015321Providing small denominations and coins28/10/202011/03/1442In- Force
000042015322Replacing damaged Saudi banknotes28/10/202011/03/1442In- Force
000042013845Self-build product instructions for Retail Mortgage Finance22/10/20205/03/1442In- Force
000042013854Opening daycare for children of female workers at financial institutions.22/10/20205/03/1442In- Force
420138680000Frequent inquiries for a range of issues related to moving to a new index22/10/20205/03/1442In- Force
420121570000Guidelines on the Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Plan (ILAAP)18/10/20201/03/1442In- Force
420092840000Interest Rates on Assets and Liabilities Reporting Guidelines06/10/202019/02/1442In- Force
000042008961Digital Confirmation of Banking Products for Clients of Public Banks in the Kingdom05/10/202018/02/1442Superseded
000042008969License  Cancellation of the Dabbous Al-Anzi Agency for Money Exchange 05/10/202018/02/1442Superseded
000042008977Acceptance of documents from the Social Development Centers regarding the accounts of associations, civil institutions and cooperative societies05/10/202018/02/1442In- Force
000042008998Margin Requirements for Non- Centrally Cleared Derivatives05/10/202018/02/1442In- Force
000042009003Preparations in providing electronic payment methods for the grocery sector05/10/202018/02/1442In- Force
000042009004Digital confirmation of banking products for bank customers05/10/202018/02/1442In- Force
000042009011Extending the exception for primary dealers in local sovereign securities05/10/202018/02/1442In- Force
000042009015Acceptance of primary and final guarantees via the Etimad platform05/10/202018/02/1442In- Force
000042009018Electronic procuration05/10/202018/02/1442In- Force
000042008566Launching E-service of verdicts and terminations.04/10/202018/02/1442In- Force
000042007671Obtaining Central Bank approval before accepting the nomination, assignment/reassignment, or appointment/reappointment of leadership positions in financial institutions, public or private, or assuming other responsibilities29/09/202012/02/1442In- Force
000042006529The standard form for responding to complaints received through the SAMA Cares platform.22/09/20205/02/1442In- Force
000042005223Principles of compliance for banks and commercial banks operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia16/09/202029/01/1442In- Force
420036940000Increase the Exposure limit for the Group of Connected Counterparties - Aramco Group10/09/202022/01/1442In- Force
000042002556Annual plans to install ATMs.06/09/202018/01/1442In- Force
000042001941The mechanism for verifying the identity of the partner or shareholder when establishing limited liability companies and joint stock companies, and any amendment to the articles of association02/09/202014/01/1442In- Force
410716040000Providing services for issuing and verifying documents electronically18/08/202028/12/1441In- Force
410713150000Guidelines for Combating Financial Fraud in Banks Operating in Saudi Arabia17/08/202028/12/1441Superseded
000041070501Real estate valuation fees in mortgage contracts for individuals12/08/202022/12/1441In- Force
410682910000The Rules for Disclosing Prices of Finance and Savings Products23/07/20202/12/1441In- Force
410596680000Amendment of Paragraph (3) of the Mandatory Instructions When Offering Real Estate Finance Products for Individuals08/06/202016/10/1441In- Force
410592360000Sharing Credit Information With Bayan Credit Bureau03/06/202011/10/1441In- Force
410590250000Subscription to "Natheer" E-Service02/06/202010/10/1441In- Force
410517800000Tamweel Electronic Portal Approved by the Public Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Munshaat)01/04/20208/08/1441In- Force
000041049329Instructions on the Working Hours of Bank Branches, Self-Service Centers, and Remittance Centers in Shopping Centers16/03/202016/07/1441In- Force
000041049697Preparedness of Banks and Payment Service Providers to Receive Requests to Provide Electronic Payment Methods for Personal Service Activities12/03/202017/07/1441In- Force
000041049544Fees for Banking Services Provided to Companies and SMEs11/03/202016/07/1441In- Force
000041048833Controls and Procedures to Be Followed When Handling Paper Currency and Coins09/03/202014/07/1441In- Force
410443910000"Nafez" Electronic Platform Approved by the Ministry of Justice19/02/202025/06/1441In- Force
410399140000Enabling bankruptcy trustees to exercise their powers granted under the bankruptcy law and its executive regulations02/02/20208/06/1441Superseded
000041038237Collecting Amounts Owed to Finance Entities for Previous Periods in Exchange for VAT on Real Estate Finance Contracts26/01/20201/06/1441In- Force
410333430000Rules on Management of Problem Loans06/01/202011/05/1441In- Force
410333430000Guidelines on Management of Problem Loans06/01/202011/05/1441In- Force
410299460000Prohibiting Seizure of Funds Deposited Under "Hafiz" Program25/12/201928/04/1441In- Force
410283250000Cancelling the Requirement for Stamping of Institutions and Companies on Documents Used When Dealing with Customers19/12/201922/04/1441In- Force
410275110000Prohibiting Seizure of Agricultural Subsidies17/12/201920/04/1441In- Force
410270170000Rules on Outsourcing15/12/201918/04/1441In- Force
410254330000Professional Certificates of Financial Institution Employees09/12/201912/04/1441In- Force
210020000067POS Payment Service of GCC Net26/11/201929/03/1441In- Force
170780000067Regulations for the Handling of Bankcard Refunds12/11/201915/03/1441In- Force
120500000067Subscribing in SMS Services23/10/201924/02/1441In- Force
601300000067Acceptance of the Customer Signing the Last Page of the Bank Account Agreement Only30/09/20191/02/1441In- Force
247100000067Cancelling the License to Transfer Funds Inside and Outside Saudi Arabia for Saeed Mohammed Ali Al-Amoudi & Co, of Its Head Office and Branches11/09/201912/01/1441In- Force
165100000067Large Exposure (LEX) Rules for Banks09/08/201909/01/1441In- Force
684120000067Receiving Reports and Feedback on ATMs via the Toll-Free 24-Hour Phone17/07/201914/11/1440In- Force
670640000067Guidelines for merchants contracted with banks on the confidentiality of credit card information11/07/20198/11/1440In- Force
605960000067The Mandatory Requirement of Using Qawaem Program Before Providing Credit Facilities to Commercial Entities12/06/20199/10/1440In- Force
606670000067The Electronic Report Approved by the SAFIU12/06/20199/10/1440In- Force
598780000067Financing Product for Private Dental Healthcare Facilities10/06/20197/10/1440In- Force
596080000067Extending Working Hours of Bank Branches Located in Pilgrims Gathering Areas Near the Two Holy Mosques09/06/20196/10/1440No longer Applicable
589340000067Allowing Banks to Continue Providing Finance Lease Activities29/05/201924/09/1440In- Force
529850000067Allowing cash withdrawals and ATM card issuance for customers with seizure and ban decisions29/04/201924/08/1440In- Force
515180000067Allowing Branches Located in Cities and Military/Air Bases to Operate Outside Official Working Hours22/04/201917/08/1440In- Force
480030000067Cancelling the License of Abdulaziz Abdullah Alzamil and his Sons for Exchange Company and Its Branches07/04/20192/08/1440Superseded
480070000067Providing Customers with Channels for Communication with Financial Institutions07/04/20192/08/1440In- Force
476510000067Preparedness of Banks to Receive Requests from Gas Station Operators and Service Centers to Provide POS Terminals Connected via the National Payment System (Mada)04/04/201928/07/1440In- Force
444800000067Compliance with Real Estate Finance Law and Finance lease Law provisions, Implementing Regulations, and Instructions21/03/201915/07/1440In- Force
439310000067Cancelling of the Currency Exchange License of Mohamed Mounir Halawani Sons Company and Its Branches19/03/201912/07/1440Superseded
428800000067Obtaining the National Address (Residence and Work Address) of Consumers14/03/20197/07/1440In- Force
384670000067Cancellation of the Currency Exchange License of Khaled Salem Saleh Abdulaziz Establishment25/02/201920/06/1440Superseded
374880000067Prohibiting Seizure of Funds Deposited by Charities Into Bank Accounts Seized Under Court Orders20/02/201915/06/1440In- Force
375410000067Regulation of Agent Banking20/02/201915/06/1440In- Force
340050000067Exclusion of Expatriates Holding Prepaid Cards and Working for Distressed Companies from the Freezing of Funds05/02/201930/05/1440In- Force
334220000067Allowing Bank Branches Located in or Next to Government Buildings to Change Working Hours03/02/201928/05/1440Modified
309860000067Interbank Offered Rate (SAIBOR)23/01/201917/05/1440Superseded
298110000067Customer Signature on Bank Account Agreements17/01/201911/05/1440In- Force
268220000067Marketing of Finance Products That Meet Real Individual Needs03/01/201927/04/1440In- Force
221290000067Licensing Banks to Engage in Real Estate Finance or Finance Leasing Activities17/12/20189/04/1440Modified
217550000041Saudization of the Jobs of Money Exchangers of class A and B.14/12/20186/05/1440In- Force
186260000067Launching the electronic agencies service02/12/201824/03/1440In- Force
146250000041Updating the lists of high- risk countries on the website of the AMLPC 14/11/20186/03/1440In- Force
130480000067Relief and Humanitarian Aid Abroad07/11/201829/02/1440In- Force
119930000067Using Commercial Registers for the Same Activity in Many Locations/Stores in the Same Administrative Region04/11/201826/02/1440In- Force
282000000067Raising Awareness of Banking Secrecy Regularly Among Bank Employees27/09/201817/01/1440In- Force
539560000041Resuming money exchange activities for Salah Al-Din Saleh Kaaki Exchange Establishment15/08/20184/12/1439In- Force
539570000041Resuming money exchange activities for Mohamed Hassan Bitar and Sons Exchange Company15/08/20184/12/1439In- Force
539580000041Resuming money exchange activities for Lafi Awad Al-Harbi Exchange Establishment15/08/20184/12/1439In- Force
536990000041Electronic Verification of Documents, Certificates and Instruments Approved by Riyadh Chamber13/08/20182/12/1439In- Force
703900000041POS Payment Service of GCC Net04/07/201820/10/1439Modified
460760000041Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)03/07/201819/10/1439In- Force
230400000041Working Hours of Banks’ Money Remittance Centers24/05/20189/09/1439Modified
166000000041Activation of E-Services for Bank Accounts of Government Entities20/05/20185/09/1439In- Force
391000090955Amending the Dates for Paying Entitlements to the Beneficiaries of the GOSI10/05/201824/08/1439In- Force
391000084411Using SAMA’s Name When Dealing with Customers17/04/20181/08/1439In- Force
391000080845Accepting the National ID Card - Third Generation04/04/201818/07/1439In- Force
391000079052Instructions on Providing Government and Non-Government Entities with Documents, Information and Data of Customer Bank Accounts29/03/201813/07/1439In- Force
391000076259Acceptance of Company Electronic Contracts22/03/20185/07/1439In- Force
391000075459Current20/03/20183/07/1439In- Force
391000075005Using MADA through INTERNET for Buying Products19/03/20182/07/1439In- Force
391000072844Giudelines for calculating Loan to deposit ratio (LDR).13/03/201826/06/1439Modified
391000069365Main Principles of Governance for Banks Operating in Saudi Arabia - Definition of Independent Member04/03/201817/06/1439Superseded
391000064531The Finance of MSMEs Based on Cash Flows Through Mada POS Terminals21/02/20185/06/1439In- Force
391000063139The Spread of Advertisements for Lending and Debt Repayment from Unlicensed Parties19/02/20183/06/1439In- Force
391000062299Raising the Purchase Limit for Mada Debit Card Transactions at POS Terminals18/02/20182/06/1439In- Force
391000059139Amending the Dates of Paying Pensions According to the Gregorian Calendar08/02/201822/05/1439In- Force
391000059150Rules on Large Exposures of Banks08/02/201823/05/1439Modified
391000059160Guidance Document Concerning basel III: THE NET STABLE FUNDING RATIO (NSFR) - Based on BCBS Document of October 201408/02/201823/05/1439Modified
391000058636Non-Linear Multi-leg Forward Structured Transactions07/02/201821/05/1439In- Force
391000051141Banks’ Preparedness to Receive Applications for Prepaid Salary Cards of Domestic Workers20/01/201804/05/1439No longer Applicable
391000047997Decrease RWA for mortgages from 75% to 50%11/01/201824/04/1439Superseded
391000045986Instructions on Documentation and Record Keeping08/01/201821/04/1439In- Force
391000043836Verification of Academic and Professional Certificates of the Banking Sector Employees03/01/201816/04/1439In- Force
391000043643basel III: Treatment of extraodinary monetary policy operations in the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)02/01/201815/04/1439Consultative
391000041142The Saudization Ratio Calculation Mechanism in Prudential Data28/12/201710/04/1439In- Force
391000040537Providing Coins27/12/20179/04/1439In- Force
391000040699Establishing a committee within banks for SMEs27/12/20179/04/1439In- Force
391000040273Issuance of Clearance Letters26/12/20178/04/1439In- Force
391000034675Instructions for Payment of Amounts to Beneficiaries of the Citizen Account Program13/12/201725/03/1439In- Force
391000031319The Comprehensive National Campaign to Track Down and Arrest Violators of Residence, Work and Border Security Systems06/12/201718/03/1439In- Force
391000031596Requirements for Establishment of Institutions and Companies and Cancellation of the Requirement for Official Stamp06/12/201718/03/1439In- Force
391000030312Risk weight for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)04/12/201716/03/1439In- Force
391000029618VAT06/12/201715/03/1439No longer Applicable
391000029727Prudential Report Template for Commissions for Deposits, Loans, Bonds and other Instruments03/12/201715/03/1439Superseded
391000029731IFRS 9 (International Financial Reporting Standard-9)03/12/201715/03/1439In- Force
000000000001Regulations for AML Implementing Regulation to the AML Law IRs AML08/11/201719/02/1439In- Force
391000016551Step-in Risk01/11/201712/02/1439In- Force
391000009803The Liqudity Coverage Raitio Framework, Frequently Asked Questions17/10/201727/01/1439In- Force
391000006561Electronic Services from (Elm-NIC) for KYC.09/10/201719/01/1439In- Force
391000006163 08/10/201718/01/1439Modified
391000003370Closure of the State Bank of India Branch02/10/201712/01/1439No longer Applicable
391000000353Adjustable-Rate Real Estate Finance Products of Retail Consumers21/09/20171/01/1439Modified
361000005794Corporate Governance Principles for Banks03/11/201411/01/1436Consultative
361000130698Net Stable Funding Ratio Disclosure Standards20/09/201729/12/1438Superseded
361000130700Review of the Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) Risk Framework04/11/201412/10/1436Consultative
361000141528Net Stable Funding Ratio Minimum Requirements and Disclosure Standards20/09/201729/12/1438Superseded
371000084720Account Opening20/09/20171/08/1437In- Force
351000147075Principles for Sound Liquidity Risk Management and Supervision24/09/20141/12/1435In- Force
351000147086Implementation of Monitoring Tools in Conjunction with Amended LCR24/09/20141/12/1435In- Force
351000155075basel III Leverage Ratio Framework19/09/201728/12/1435Modified
351000112061Supervision Guidelines for Identifying and dealing with weak banks 25/06/201427/08/1435Consultative
351000118022General Guidelines for Working of the Banking Committee09/07/201412/09/1435No longer Applicable
351000119940Basel - Standards Review of the Pillar3 Disclosure Requirements14/07/201417/09/1435Superseded
351000121270Basel III - Internal Rating Based Approaches (IRB) for Credit Risk18/09/201727/12/1438Superseded
351000126713Annual Branch Expansion Plan (ABEP)18/09/201711/10/1435Superseded
351000129057Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Derivatives18/09/201727/12/1438Superseded
351000133366Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) Document regarding Liquidity Coverage Ratio Disclosure Standards18/09/201727/12/1438Modified
351000133367SAMA's Guidence Document and Disclosure Templates concerning the implementation of basel III Leverage Ratio Disclosure Requirments based on BCBS document of January 2014 18/09/201727/12/1438Superseded
351000138356Framework for banks of regulatory importance18/09/201712/11/1435In- Force
351000053974Basel Committee on Banking Supervision Joint Fourm Document Regarding Longevity Risk Transfer Markets: Market Structure, Growth Drivers And Impediments, and Potential Risks17/09/201726/04/1435In- Force
351000058269LCR - Liquidity Coverage Ratio 09/03/201408/05/1435Modified
351000075808Requests for SAMA's NOC to offering banking products17/09/201713/06/1435Modified
351000095017Basel - Asked Questions regarding LCR17/09/201726/12/1438 
351000095018Basel III - Capital Requirements for Bank Exposure to Central Counterparties April 2014 17/09/201726/12/1438Modified
351000095021Basel III - Standardized Approach for Measuring Counterparty Credit Risk Exposure17/09/201726/12/1438Modified
351000052427The Principles for Effective Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting - BCBS13/09/201724/04/1435In- Force
351000052430Sound Capital Planning Process: Fundamental Elements- BCBS13/09/201724/04/1435In- Force
381000113853Update on Correspondent Banking Annex of Guidelines for Sound Management of Risks Related to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing09/08/201717/11/1438In- Force
381000099758IFRS1617/06/201723/09/1438Informative
381000098932Cash deposit for Class A Exchange Companies at SAMA branches directly14/06/201720/09/1438In- Force
381000094106Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises KPI Return31/05/20176/09/1438In- Force
381000092226Record Retention Guidelines 27/05/20172/09/1438In- Force
381000088967Pillar318/05/201722/08/1438Superseded
381000065740LGD18/03/201720/06/1438Modified
381000063670Remuneration for Chairs and Members of Boards of Directors of Local Banks, Insurance Companies and Reinsurance Companies12/03/201714/06/1438Superseded
381000061976Acquisition of Real Estate Finance Assets or Rights Arising from Mortgage Finance Companies08/03/20179/06/1438In- Force
381000058506Cooperation with Bayan Credit Bureau 28/02/20171/06/1438In- Force
381000053456Cancelling the Requirement for Stamping of Institutions and Companies on Documents Used for Banking Transactions14/02/201717/05/1438In- Force
381000040243Interest Rating Risk in The Banking Book (IRRBB)12/01/201712/04/1438In- Force
381000025290Applying  KYC Principles to Prepaid Service Product Customers05/12/20166/03/1438In- Force
381000019428TLAC Holding Standards21/11/201620/02/1438In- Force
381000019430Debts and Loans of Martyrs of Duty and Those with Total Disability20/11/201620/02/1438In- Force
371000120595Prepaid Salary Cards for Domestic Workers24/08/201621/11/1437In- Force
371000115208Electronic Link Between Banks and the Ministry of Commerce and Investment Related to Some Services09/08/20166/11/1437In- Force
371000112753Revisions to the Securitisation Framework02/08/201628/10/1437In- Force
371000111606NSFR FAQs31/07/201626/10/1437In- Force
371000104815SAIBOR/SAIBID Rates - Implementation of phase 1 New Requirments29/06/201624/09/1437Superseded
371000101113Framework on Monitoring Tools for Intraday Liquidity Management 21/06/201615/09/1437In- Force
371000101116Capital requirments for bank exposures to central counterparties 21/06/201616/09/1437Modified
371000101120The standardised approach for measuring counterparty credit risk21/06/201615/09/1437In- Force
371000101108Capital requirements for banks' equity Investments in funds20/06/201615/09/1437Superseded
371000094293SAIBOR/SAIBID Rates - Implementation of phase 1 New Requirment01/06/201625/08/1437Superseded
371000093889Guidelines for Records Saving31/05/201624/08/1437Modified
371000068810Approval of Arrangements for Activating the Articles Related to Residence and Work addresses28/03/201619/06/1437Modified
371000050925Minimum Capital Requirement for Market Risk - New Standard​09/02/20162/05/1437Superseded
371000034973Applicability of countercyclical Capital Buffer​ (CCyB) in Saudi Arabia04/01/201624/03/1437In- Force
371000026618Revision to Standardised Aproach for Credit Risk - Second Consultative Document 15/12/20154/03/1437Consultative
371000002391Participation in Qawaem Program Prepared by the Ministry of Commerce20/10/20157/01/1437In- Force
361000130703Frequently Asked Quesations (FAQs) on the basel III Laverage Ratio Framework28/07/201512/10/1436 
361000127011Amendment on Liquidity Coverage Ratio - LCR09/07/201522/09/1436In- Force
361000126260Treatment of High Quality Liquid Assets in Host Jurisdictions08/07/201521/09/1436In- Force
361000126265Repo of  Saudi Government Development Bonds, SAMA Bills and Investment in SAMA MURABAH Transactions08/07/201521/09/1436In- Force
361000126267Amendment in ​SAMA Capital Rules08/07/201521/09/1436In- Force
361000126572SAMA's Draft Implementation Framwork for Banks Comments Concerning Basel Committe on Banking Supervision (BCBS) Standards of January 2015 regarding Revised Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements08/07/201522/09/1436Superseded
361000121873Margin Requirements for non- centrally cleared derivatives ​28/06/201512/09/1436Superseded
361000121876Interest Rate Risk on Bank Books (IRRBB)28/06/201512/09/1436Modified
361000104751SIMAH20/05/20151/08/1436In- Force
361000067330Rules on Large Exposures of Banks25/02/20157/05/1436Superseded
361000058279Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) Consultative Document Entitled " Fundemantal Review of the trading book: Outstanding Issues09/02/201520/04/1436Consultative
361000045859Fees for Wage Protection Program Transfers Between Accounts Within the Bank13/01/201523/03/1436In- Force
361000042432General Guidelines for the Working Bank committees08/01/201517/03/1436In- Force
361000036260SAMA's Finalized Guidance Document and Prudential Returns Concerning Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) based on BCBS Document of October 201428/12/20147/03/1436Superseded
361000013257The New Identity of the Saudi Payment Network (MADA)17/11/201425/01/1436In- Force
361000009335SAMA's Revised Amended Liquidity Coverage Ratio Regulations and Guidance Documents09/11/201417/01/1436In- Force
351000123076Enhancement of SAMA Circulars Concerning basel II. II.5 and III Capital Adequacy framework21/07/201424/09/1435In- Force
361000089524Depositors Protection Fund (DPF) Rules15/04/201426/06/1436In- Force
351000062501Customer Credit Records16/03/201416/05/1435In- Force
351000061537Emphasis on Opening Bank Accounts for and Providing the Necessary Services and Cooperation to Commercial Enterprises and Private Schools Subject to the Wage Protection Program13/03/201412/05/1435In- Force
351000052432Basel Committee on Banking Supervision Document Regarding Capital Requirements for Banks' Equity Investment in Funds 24/02/201424/04/1435Modified
351000050572Hafiz Program for Supporting Unemployed19/02/201419/04/1435No longer Applicable
351000036574Prompt Implementation of Judgments and Judicial Decisions21/01/201420/03/1435In- Force
351000012318Emphasis on Opening Bank Accounts for and Providing the Necessary Services and Cooperation to Commercial Enterprises Subject to the Wage Protection Program01/12/201328/01/1435In- Force
341000059261Information Release on SIMAH24/03/201311/05/1434In- Force
341000056407Basle Committee on Banking Supervision Press Release of 15 February 2013 Concerning its Final Guidance for Managing Risks Associated with Settlement of Foreign exchange transactions16/03/20134/05/1434In- Force
341000047687Basel Committee for Banking Supervision (BCBS) Finalized Document entitled "Principles for Effective Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting"25/02/201315/04/1434In- Force
341000020344Treasury Agreements30/12/201217/02/1434In- Force
341000019984SAMA's Final Guidance Documents Concerning Implementation of Basel 3 Pillar 3 Component29/12/201216/02/1434Superseded
341000015689SAMA's Final Guidance Document Concerning Implementation of Capital Reforms Under basel III Framework19/12/20126/02/1434In- Force
331000025808Guidance Document Concerning Implementation of Capital Reforms Under Basel III Framework Based on Relevant BCBS Documents13/11/201229/12/1433Informative
331000025478SAMAs Finalized Guidance Document for the Implementation of Basel II.5 Standardized and IRB Approaches (Document)22/10/20126/12/1433In- Force
331000025092BCBS Finalized Document Entitled "Capital Requirements for Bank Exposures to Central Counterparties"07/10/201222/11/1433Superseded
331000025009Basel Committee on Banking Supervision Finalized Document Entitled "Principles for the supervision of financial conglomerates"01/10/201215/11/1433In- Force
331000024979SAMAs Consultative Draft Concerning theImplementation of Basel II.5 (Standardized and IRB Approaches)29/09/201214/11/1433Consultative
331000023294BCBS Consultative Document Entitled "Monitoring Indicators for Intraday Liquidity Management"22/07/20124/09/1433Consultative
331000023295Basel Committee- Final Rules on Bank Disclosures of the Composition of the Capital22/07/20124/09/1433Superseded
331000022239BCBS Releases Consultation Document on Measures to Address Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIB)07/07/201218/08/1433Consultative
331000043833Basel Committee for Banking Supervision (BCBS) Consultative Document Entitled "Principles for Effective Risk Data Aggregation and Risk Reporting"04/07/201215/08/1433Consultative
331000018819Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) Consultative Document Entitled "Fundamental Review of the Trading Book"03/06/201214/07/1433Consultative
331000031199Establishment of the Bilateral Complaint Handling Process (BCHP)30/04/20129/06/1433In- Force
331000009526Joint Forum Report on Intra-Group Support Measures Issued by Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS)04/03/201215/04/1433In- Force
331000008724Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's Document Entitled "Interpretive Issues   with Respect to the Revisions to the Market Risk Framework"22/02/201230/03/1433In- Force
331000007390SAMAs Prudential Returns Concerning the Monitoring of Basel III Liquidity Risk Through the Minimum Regulatory Liquidity Standard Ratios08/02/201216/03/1433Modified
331000005318SAMA's Amended IRB Prudential Returns and Guidance Notes Package and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)18/01/201224/02/1433Modified
331000003859Consultative Paper on Revised Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision - Dated 20 December 201104/01/201210/02/1433Consultative
331000003229Enhancement # 1 to SAMAs Bank Disclosure Requirements Under the Basel II Framework pillar 3 component31/12/20116/02/1433Superseded
321000028747Rules on Stress Testing23/11/201127/12/1432In- Force
321000028411Globally Systemically Important Banks: Assessment Methodology and the Additional Loss Absorbency Requirement20/11/201124/12/1432Informative
321000028412Basel Committee Papers of  Relevance to Saudi Banks20/11/201124/12/1432 
321000028413The Joint Forum Report on Asset Securitization20/11/201124/12/1432Informative
321000028414Revision to Basel 2 Market Risk Framework - Updated as of 31 December 201020/11/201124/12/1432Modified
321000028266Monitoring Liquidity Risk through Basel 3 Framework Concerning Minimum Regulatory Liquidity Standard Ratios19/11/201123/12/1432No longer Applicable
321000027885Basel Committee's Revised Document of June 2011 Entitled "Basel 3: Global Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking Systems"12/11/201116/12/1432No longer Applicable
321000027835Enhancements to the ICAAP Document at End of 201110/11/201114/12/1432In- Force
321000023756Rules and Requirements for Contracting with Civil Security Companies and Institutions18/09/201120/10/1432In- Force
321000020727FSB Releases Consultation Documents on Measures to Address Systemically Important Financial Institutions02/08/20113/09/1432Consultative
321000009006Instant SMS Notification Service23/03/201118/04/1432In- Force
321000005944Announcement of the Basel III Accord and SAMA Plans for its Implementation of Basel II and III in 201115/02/201112/03/1432In- Force
321000005611Basel Committee - Final Elements of the Reform to Raise the Quality of Regulatory Capital - Loss Absorbency at the Point of Non-Viability13/02/201110/03/1432 
321000001276Basel Committee Papers: (1) Sound Practices for Back Testing Counterparty Credit Risk Models; and (2) Capitalization of Bank Exposures to Central Counterparties21/12/201015/01/1432Consultative
321000001278basel Committee Documents Published on 16 December 2010:21/12/201015/01/1432No longer Applicable
311000041148BCBS Consultative Document: Countercyclical Capital Buffer Proposal25/07/201014/08/1431Consultative
301000001888The Process of Counting and Sorting Bank Deposits of Unfit One Riyal Denomination13/06/200920/06/1430In- Force
301000000464SAMA Approval to Provide Remittance Services10/05/200915/05/1430Modified
301000000279Collecting Donations Through Mobile SMS Originating from Authorized Service Providers24/03/200928/03/1430No longer Applicable
311000008211Regulating Banking Employees' Communications With Customers for Payment of Outstanding Debts17/03/20091/04/1431In- Force
281000000287Rules for Dealing with Old or Damaged Machines in Local Banks25/04/20078/04/1428In- Force
271000000743Controls on the Signature of Customers on the Bonds of the Order Without Data (Blank) in Exchange for Access to Banking Facilities09/01/200719/12/1427In- Force
251000001755The indication of the Place Where the Check was Issued( the city in which the drawer resides).05/06/200417/04/1425In- Force