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SAMA - Latest News

E-payments account for 79% of total retail payments in 2024: SAMA

Argaam 15/04/2025

SAMA’s assets grow SAR 1.3B to SAR 1.87T in February

Argaam 31/03/2025

SAMA licenses Al-Annaya Al-Yatmania to provide finance aggregation services

Argaam 23/03/2025

Saudi banks’ aggregate profit rises 16% to SAR 8.1B in January

ِArgaam special 27/02/2025

SAMA’s assets fall SAR 10.4B to SAR 1.87T in January

ِArgaam special 27/02/2025

SAMA issues close-out netting, related collateral arrangements regulations

Argaam 25/02/2025

SAMA announces Ramadan working hours; Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha holidays

Argaam 24/02/2025

King Salman approves official Saudi riyal symbol

Argaam 20/02/2025

SAMA announces Founding Day holiday for supervised entities

ِArgaam 17/02/2025

SAMA says Mada ready to support JCBI cards

Argaam 17/02/2025

SAMA’s assets grow SAR 20B to SAR 1.88T in Dec 2024

Argaam 30/01/2025

SAMA, Google to launch Google Pay in Saudi Arabia by 2025

Argaam 15/01/2025

SAMA licenses HyperPay to provide payment services

Argaam 31/12/2024

SAMA licenses Tal Finance to provide debt-based crowdfunding solutions

Argaam 31/12/2024

Saudi banks’ aggregate profit rises to SAR 7B in Nov

Argaam Special 29/12/2024

SAMA’s assets rise SAR 70B to SAR 1.96T in November

ِArgaam special 29/12/2024

SAMA licenses Majd Saudi to provide payment services

Argaam 24/12/2024

SAMA slashes reverse repo, repo rates by 25 bps

Argaam 18/12/2024

D360 Bank launches operations in Saudi Arabia: SAMA

ِArgaam 17/12/2024

SAMA’s assets fall SAR 80.3B to SAR 1.79T in October

Argaam Special 28/11/2024

Saudi banking sector enjoys solid financial solvency, liquidity: SAMA Governor

Argaam 26/11/2024

SAMA issues rules for e-wallets

Argaam 13/11/2024

SAMA slashes reverse repo, repo rates by 25 bps

Argaam 07/11/2024

Residential mortgages to individuals rise to SAR 6.8B in September

Argaam Special 03/11/2024

SAMA’s assets fall SAR 49.2B to SAR 1.87T in September

Argaam Special 30/10/2024

SAMA seeks public input on updated debt collection rules for individuals

Argaam 27/10/2024

Saudi economy shows high resilience despite global challenges: Alsayari

Argaam 26/10/2024

SAMA issues updated rules for debt-based crowdfunding

Argaam 17/10/2024

SAMA licenses FinTech consumer microfinance firm

Argaam 10/10/2024

SAMA issues compliance, audit principles for financing, refinancing firms

Argaam 02/10/2024

SAMA’s assets rise SAR 71B to SAR 1.92T in August

Argaam Special 30/09/2024

SAMA slashes reverse repo, repo rates by 50 bps

Argaam 18/09/2024

Saudi Central Bank to enable Samsung Pay service in Q4 2024

Argaam 03/09/2024

Saudi financial system notably changed on fintech firms’ entry: SAMA Governor

Argaam 03/09/2024

SAMA issues second release of Open Banking Framework

Argaam 02/09/2024

SAMA announces National Day holiday for supervised entities

Argaam 02/09/2024

SAMA’s assets drop SAR 45B to SAR 1.84T in July

ِArgaam special 28/08/2024

SAMA focuses on digital currency tests for financial institutions

Argaam 26/08/2024

SAMA Governor: International trade restrictions threaten global economy in medium term

Argaam 26/07/2024

SAMA confirms safety of payment, banking systems

Argaam 19/07/2024

SAMA launches government banking services platform 'Naqd'

Argaam 14/07/2024

Fitch says SAMA regulations enhance Islamic banks' governance

Argaam 09/07/2024

SAMA’s assets grow SAR 91B to SAR 1.91T in May

Argaam Special 30/06/2024

Financing firms’ credit portfolios grow 12% to SAR 85B in 2023

Argaam Special 10/06/2024

SAMA joins Project mBridge as MVP platform participant

Argaam 05/06/2024

SAMA seeks public feedback on draft Banking Tariff Guide

Argaam 30/05/2024

SAMA’s assets down SAR 39B to SAR 1.82T in April

Argaam Special 28/05/2024

SAMA seeks public feedback on draft internal audit, compliance principles for finance companies

Argaam 26/05/2024

Islamic finance hits SAR 2.18T in Q4 2023: SAMA

Argaam Special 26/05/2024

SAMA calls for public input on updated rules for engaging in debt-based crowdfunding

Argaam 22/05/2024

SAMA launches 'view my bank accounts' service for individuals

Argaam 09/05/2024

SAMA’s assets grow SAR 82.6B to SAR 1.85T in March

Argaam Special 30/04/2024

SAMA Governor stresses importance of global economy flexibility amid current challenges

Argaam 20/04/2024

‏Saudi Finance Minister Heads Kingdom's Delegation ‏to IMF-WBG 2024 Spring Meetings

Press Release 14/04/2024

SAMA approves beta launch of STC Bank

Argaam 04/04/2024

SAMA says share of e-payments reaches 70% in 2023

Argaam 02/04/2024

SAMA Governor says monetary policies should ensure price stability

Argaam 01/03/2024

SAMA seeks public feedback on draft rules for financial institutions’ valuation

Argaam 20/02/2024

SAMA announces Ramadan working hours; Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha holidays

ِArgaam 15/02/2024

SAMA licenses Thara to provide debt-based crowdfunding solutions

Argaam 22/01/2024

SAMA seeks public input on draft savings products rules

Argaam 10/01/2024

Banks’ November aggregate profit up 6% to SAR 6.12B

Argaam Special 28/12/2023

SAMA’s assets rise by SAR 57.3B to SAR 1.82 trillion in November

Argaam Special 28/12/2023

SAMA seeks public feedback on financial governance amendments

Argaam 27/12/2023

Islamic finance hits SAR 2.14T in Q3 2023: SAMA

Argaam Special 20/12/2023

SAMA, CMA launches Makken FinTech to empower 150 firms

Argaam 18/12/2023

SAMA issues rules regulating BNPL companies

Argaam 17/12/2023

SAMA authorizes Jeel Pay to offer BNPL services

Press Release 10/12/2023

2024 budget boosts Saudi economic growth: Al-Sayari

Argaam 08/12/2023

Fintech firms rise to 205 by October end: SAMA official

Argaam 06/12/2023

SAMA seeks public input on draft close-out netting, related collateral arrangements regulation

Argaam 28/11/2023

SAMA’s October assets drop by SAR 58.6B to SAR 1.76T

Argaam Special 28/11/2023

Islamic finance hits SAR 2.07T in Q2: SAMA

Argaam Special 26/11/2023

SAMA, China’s central bank ink currency swap agreement worth CNY 50 bln

Argaam 20/11/2023

SAMA issues rules for calculation of annual percentage rate

Argaam 08/11/2023

SAMA issues amended comprehensive motor insurance rules

Argaam 07/11/2023

SAMA’s assets grow SAR 60.7 bln to SAR 1.82 trln in September

Argaam Special 31/10/2023

SAMA revokes Broker Vision license

Argaam 29/10/2023

SAMA permits KadiPay to provide BNPL solutions

Argaam 19/10/2023

Cryptocurrencies pose potential threat to financial stability: SAMA

Argaam 14/10/2023

Financing firms’ credit portfolio up 11% to SAR 80.7 bln in H1 2023

Argaam Special 10/10/2023

SAMA seeks public feedback on draft amendments of motor insurance rules

Argaam 01/10/2023

SAMA says 89 fintechs in Saudi Arabia in 2022 with SAR 6.8 bln assets

Argaam Special 05/09/2023

Saudi banking system enjoys strong performance indicators: SAMA Governor

Argaam 04/09/2023

SAMA to issue regulatory framework for open banking in Q4 2023: Governor

Argaam 04/09/2023

SAMA seeks opinion on systemically important financial institutions draft law

Argaam 29/08/2023

SAMA’s assets shrink SAR 46.5 bln to SAR 1.78 trln in July

Argaam Special 28/08/2023

SAMA seeks public feedback on draft rules for APR calculation

Argaam 16/08/2023

SAMA gives insight into new Insurance Authority

Argaam 16/08/2023

Saudi Arabia's cooperative insurance sector fastest-growing globally: SAMA Governor

Argaam 15/08/2023

SAMA’s assets down SAR 40 bln to SAR 1.83 trln in June

Argaam Special 31/07/2023

SAMA ratifies Insurtech Rules

Argaam 30/07/2023

SAMA ups reverse repo, repo rates by 25 bps

Argaam 26/07/2023

SAMA permits Tabby to provide BNPL solutions

Argaam 25/07/2023

SAMA licenses Fas Finance as Fintech consumer microfinance firm

Argaam 25/07/2023

Islamic finance crosses SAR 2 trln for 1st time in Q1: SAMA

Argaam Special 24/07/2023

Financing firms’ credit portfolio up 11% to SAR 75.5 bln in 2022

Argaam Special 13/07/2023

SAMA issues executive regulations for payments law

Argaam 06/07/2023

SAMA’s assets grow SAR 50 bln to SAR 1.87 trln in May

Argaam Special 30/06/2023

SAMA’s assets drop SAR 29 bln to SAR 1.82 trln in April

Argaam Special 28/05/2023