Rule · SAMA · 5 Apr 2017 · M/5

Banking Control Law

Licensed Saudi banks must maintain a statutory deposit and liquidity reserve of at least 15% of deposit liabilities. Deposit liabilities cannot exceed 15 times reserves and paid-up capital; excesses must be resolved within one month by increasing capital or depositing 50% of the excess with SAMA. Banks are prohibited from lending more than 25% of their capital to any single person, engaging in trade, or granting unsecured loans to directors, employees, or related entities.

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  • Council of Ministers' Charter issued by Royal Decree No. (38) dated 22.10.1377HNot in RegAlert · 1957

    “In view of Article (19) of the Council of Ministers' Charter issued by Royal Decree No. (38) dated 22.10.1377H.”

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