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Basel 3: Global Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking Systems- BCBS

No: 321000027885 Date(g): 12/11/2011 | Date(h): 16/12/1432

As you are aware, in December 2010G, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued its initial rules entitled "Basel III: Global Framework for More Resilient Banks and Banking System". This text presented the details of global regulatory standards on Banks' Capital Adequacy and Liquidity.

The Committee has now published its Revised Document of June 2011G, which can be accessed from BIS website www.bis.org. The major changes in the Revised Document are covered in the attached BCBS Press Release and generally relate to further refinements to Credit Value Adjustments (CVA).

This document is of interest to all banks in Saudi Arabia that have currently implemented the Basel II Framework and are now preparing to move on to Basel III. Banks are expected to review these documents and start developing their plans for implementation of Basel III. Banks should study these carefully and become familiar with the rules text. Over the next few months, Saudi Central Bank will be issuing specific guidance documents to banks on these subjects including Saudi Central Bank's position in areas where national discretion is to be applied. Saudi Central Bank will also issue revised or new prudential returns related to these topics.