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  • C. Combating Financial and Administrative Corruption

    • 1. Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Crimes and Suspicious Transactions

      Money laundering and terrorist financing are considered criminal activities in Saudi Arabia under the Anti-Money Laundering Law and the Law on Combating the Financing of Terrorism and their Implementing Regulations. Such laws and regulations include preventive measures that the Financial Institution and its staff must take. Since such crimes do not only affect the Financial Institution but also the society and state, the Financial Institution shall have policies and procedures in place that ensure implementing strict measures to reduce the risk of misuse for financial crime purposes. The Financial Institution Staff shall combat financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorist financing, avoid engaging in and report any unusual or suspicious activities to the Financial Investigation Unit in accordance with the legal requirements.

      The Financial Institution Staff shall be responsible for applying the AML/CFT instructions, including reporting suspicious transactions and activities, and not carrying implication to inform someone that he has been reported. In case of unfounded reports made in good faith, the person reporting such transactions and activities shall have no liability to the reported person.

      The Financial Institution shall assign AML/CFT tasks to employees only after joining specialized and accredited AML/CFT courses. The Financial Institution shall also spread knowledge of AML/CFT by all appropriate means, such as training courses and bulletins.

      Duties and Responsibilities of Financial Institution Staff:

      • commit to the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering Law and the Law on Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and SAMA's relevant instructions.
      • perform the duties and tasks with honesty, integrity, accuracy and professionalism.
      • not engage in any criminal, money laundering or terrorist financing activities.
      • immediately report all suspicious transactions carried out by Stakeholders or the Financial Institution Staff by the concerned department to the AML/CFT department, which in turn reports such transactions to the Financial Investigation Unit at the Presidency of State Security.
      • not carry implication to inform Stakeholders or staff that their activities that have been reported, will be reported to competent authorities or under investigation by the Financial Institution are suspected.
    • 2. Dealing with Bribery and Corruption

      Bribery is one of the most serious crimes causing corruption in societies. Therefore, the Financial Institution shall condemn and fight bribery and corruption in all forms in any dealing or interaction with Stakeholders. The Financial Institution shall also educate staff about the gravity and adverse effects of bribery and corruption on the Financial Institution and the society as a whole.

      Duties and Responsibilities of Financial Institution Staff:

      • report any suspicion of corruption or bribery to the competent directors or departments in the financial institution.
      • not exercise nepotism, cronyism or any forms of favoritism at work, which may adversely affect the confidence of the financial institution's clients.
      • not show any sign of moral or administrative corruption whatsoever, or use any suspected or illegal means to accomplish tasks.
      • not abuse job powers and report any abuse to the competent departments in the Financial Institution.