Regulatory Alerts2026-03-08
List of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) 2026
The Saudi Central Bank designates five financial institutions as Domestic Systemically Important Banks for 2026, requiring them to maintain specific capital adequacy levels under the established regulatory methodology. The officially listed entities are Saudi National Bank, Al Rajhi Bank, Riyad Bank, Saudi First Bank, and Banque Saudi Fransi. This directive applies to all local banks operating in the Kingdom and operationalizes the capital framework detailed in Circular number 351000138356 dated 12 November 1435 AH.
Circular
To the Respected,
Greetings,
Subject: List of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for the year 2026.
With reference to Saudi Central Bank Circular No. (351000138356) dated 12/11/1435 AH regarding the methodology for determining Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) and their capital requirements.
You will find below the list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) for 2026, which has been identified based on available data as of December 31, 2025, and in accordance with the approved methodology per the aforementioned circular:
Sequence | Bank 1 | Saudi National Bank (AlAhli) 2 | Al Rajhi Bank 3 | Riyad Bank 4 | Saudi First Bank 5 | Banque Saudi Fransi
For your information.
Accept my regards, Yazeed bin Ahmed Al-Sheikh Deputy Governor for Supervision
Distribution:
- Local banks operating in the Kingdom.