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SAMA - Latest News

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

SAMA issues instructions for practicing aggregation activity

Argaam 22/05/2023

SAMA seeks public input on draft marine insurance coverage instructions

Argaam 08/05/2023

SAMA ups reverse repo, repo rates by 25 bps

Argaam 03/05/2023

SAMA seeks public input on draft bill regulating BNPL companies

Argaam 03/05/2023

SAMA’s assets fall to SAR 1.85 trln in March

Argaam Special 30/04/2023

Saudi Arabia backs innovation in financial sector: SAMA Governor

Argaam 16/04/2023

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

Argaam 05/03/2023

SAMA issues rules for advertising by financial institutions

Argaam 05/03/2023

SAMA’s assets shrink SAR 11.6 bln to SAR 1.92 trln in January

Argaam Special 28/02/2023

Fitch says SAMA’s latest Basel III reforms to benefit mortgages, project finance

Argaam 09/02/2023

SAMA says Basel III reforms drives risk management at banks

Argaam Special 07/02/2023

Who led SAMA since establishment?

Argaam Special 06/02/2023

Who is SAMA's new Governor Ayman Alsayari?

Argaam 02/02/2023

King Salman names Ayman Alsayari as new SAMA Governor

Argaam 02/02/2023

SAMA lifts reverse repo, repo rates by 25 basis points

Argaam 01/02/2023

SAMA’s assets down SAR 63.8 bln to SAR 1.93 trln in December 2022

Argaam Special 30/01/2023

SAMA seeks public input on draft banking law

Argaam 26/01/2023

SAMA continues Central Bank Digital Currency trials

Argaam 23/01/2023

SAMA updates unified compulsory motor insurance policy

Argaam 17/01/2023

SAMA launches open banking lab

Argaam 04/01/2023

SAMA to begin Basel III final reforms implementation on Jan. 1

Argaam 28/12/2022

SAMA seeks public input on amending minimum capital for finance companies

Argaam 15/12/2022

SAMA raises reverse repo, repo rates by 50 basis points

Argaam 14/12/2022

SAMA seeks public feedback on instructions for practicing finance aggregator service

Argaam 12/12/2022

SAMA seeks public feedback on financial institutions’ rules for advertising products, services

Argaam 05/12/2022

SAMA’s assets shrink by SAR 13.8 bln to SAR 1.977 trln in October

Argaam Special 28/11/2022

SAMA licenses new fintech payment company

Press Release 22/11/2022

SAMA issues comprehensive motor insurance rules

Argaam 06/11/2022

SAMA seeks public input on draft standard retail consumer finance contract

Argaam 30/10/2022

SAMA instructs finance companies to update credit policies

Argaam 17/10/2022

Shariah-compliant finance up 16% to SAR 1.8715 trln in Q2 2022: SAMA

Argaam Special 13/10/2022

SAMA seeks public opinion on draft amendments to Finance Companies Control Law

Argaam 06/10/2022

SAMA permits 4 new fintech firms to operate under REGULATORY SANDBOX

Press Release 30/09/2022

SAMA sets clear transformation plan for insurers, reinsurers to apply new IFRS: Governor

Argaam 28/09/2022

SAMA Governor says fintech pitches in sector’s growth

Argaam 19/09/2022

SAMA Governor says Saudi inflation still within reasonable rate

Argaam 18/09/2022

SAMA licenses Arab Sea Financial, Fatoorah as fintech payment firms

Argaam 15/09/2022

SAMA announces National Day holiday for banks

Argaam 06/09/2022

SAMA issues updated regulatory sandbox framework

Argaam 31/08/2022

SAMA says 6 banks, 2 firms have no objection on agent banking

Argaam 30/08/2022

SAMA seeks public feedback on draft rules for loss adjusters, loss assessors

Argaam 28/08/2022

E-payments surpass cash transactions in 2021: SAMA

Argaam 14/08/2022

SAMA licenses two payment financial technology companies

Argaam 07/08/2022

SAMA’s assets grow to SAR 1.986 trln in June

Argaam Special 31/07/2022

SAMA says compulsory vehicle insurance claims form updated, to take effect on Aug. 14

Argaam 25/07/2022

SAMA issues insurance policy of professional indemnity for auditors

Argaam 18/07/2022

Sharia-compliant finance up 16% to SAR 1.7909 trln in Q1 2022: SAMA

Argaam Special 07/07/2022

SAMA’s assets grow to SAR 1.864 trln in May

Argaam Special 28/06/2022

Here’s a look at SAMA board formation method, duties

Argaam 09/06/2022

Who is Sheila Al-Ruwaili, first Saudi woman on SAMA board?

Argaam 09/06/2022

Saudi Arabia’s macroeconomic prospects positive on expected increase in 2022 oil activities: Report

Argaam 28/05/2022

Sharia-compliant finance up 18% to SAR 1.724 trln in Q4 2021: SAMA

Argaam Special 01/05/2022

SAMA says second phase of ‘Sarie’ system underway with 4 new services

Argaam 25/04/2022

SAMA amends some articles of executive regulations of finance laws

Argaam 19/04/2022

SAMA updates temporary precautionary measures to protect bank clients from financial fraud

Argaam 12/04/2022

SAMA says 4.8 mln accounts opened remotely without verifying customer identity in 2021

Argaam 11/04/2022

SAMA takes precautionary measures to protect bank customers from fraud

Argaam 08/04/2022

SAMA issues draft regulation of payments law for public consultation

Argaam 07/04/2022

SAMA grants license to fintech firm Mobily Pay

Argaam 29/03/2022

SAMA’s assets fall to SAR 1.792 trln in February

Argaam Special 28/03/2022

Saudi banks’ aggregate profit climbs 55% to SAR 4.82 bln in February

Argaam Special 28/03/2022

SAMA hikes reverse repo to 75 bps, repo to 125 bps

Argaam 16/03/2022

SAMA Governor says 80 Fintech firms invest funds worth SAR 2 bln

Argaam 15/03/2022

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

Argaam 14/03/2022

SAMA seeks public input on draft rules of financial consumers' protection

Argaam 13/03/2022

Saudi Cabinet approves amending SAMA law on appointing 2 vice-governors

Argaam 11/03/2022

SAMA extends guaranteed financing program for one year

Argaam 10/03/2022

POS transactions hit SAR 8.82 bln in week ending Feb. 19: SAMA

Argaam Special 24/02/2022

SAMA seeks feedback on amending Article 16 of finance companies control law regulations

Argaam 17/02/2022

Central banks mull using tech to raise financial system efficiency: Official

Argaam 04/02/2022

SAMA’s assets drop to SAR 1.848 trln in December 2021

Argaam Special 31/01/2022

SAMA says share of e-payments reaches 57% in 2021, exceeds FSDP target

Argaam 27/01/2022

PoS terminals in Saudi Arabia exceed 1 mln, says SAMA

Argaam 21/01/2022

SAMA issues governing rules for electronic issuance, authenticity verification of banking documents

Argaam 12/01/2022

SAMA updates rules for practicing debt crowdfunding activities

Argaam 11/01/2022

SAMA to launch repo operations using Bloomberg from January

Argaam 30/12/2021

SAMA extends deferred payment program for impacted MSMEs by another 3 months

Argaam 30/12/2021

SAMA’s assets grow to SAR 1.893 trln in November

Argaam Special 28/12/2021

SAMA seeks public feedback on draft rules regulating business of real estate refinance companies

Argaam 26/12/2021

SAMA obligates insurance companies to compensate vehicle owners for repairs, VAT

Argaam 21/12/2021

SAMA Governor says monetary conditions stable; banks' financial safety indicators strong

Argaam 14/12/2021

SAMA directs banks to issue clearance letters; transfer accounts, debts in shorter period

Argaam 04/12/2021

SAMA licenses 16 FinTechs in Q3 2021, says Al-Mubarak

Argaam 29/11/2021

Saudi Arabia to license more digital banks, says SAMA Governor

Argaam 26/11/2021