2021-04-25

Updating the requirements for appointment to leadership positions in financial institutions supervised by the Saudi Central Bank

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has updated the requirements for appointing leadership positions in supervised financial institutions, expanding the scope to include activities supporting financing. This revision amends the second edition of Circular No. 1994/67 (dated 10/01/1441H) and mandates compliance for banks, financing entities, credit information companies, exchange institutions, and payment systems operating within the Kingdom. The updated requirements are now effective as of the circular's issuance date and are publicly available on SAMA's official website.

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Reference No.: +2064776 Date: 1442-09-13 Attachments: None

Circular

To: The Concerned Parties,

Peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you,

Subject: Updating the requirements for appointment to leadership positions in financial institutions supervised by the Saudi Central Bank.

Reference is made to the second edition of the requirements for appointment to leadership positions in financial institutions supervised by the Saudi Central Bank, pursuant to Circular No. 1994/67 dated 10/01/1441H.

Please be informed that the aforementioned requirements have been updated to include "activities supporting financing activities", and the updated version can be viewed through the Saudi Central Bank's website.

For information and action as of its date. Yours sincerely,

Fahd bin Ibrahim Al-Shathri Deputy Governor for Supervision

Distribution Scope:

  • Banks and financing institutions operating in the Kingdom.
  • Financing companies, real estate refinancing companies, financial lease contract registration companies, and supporting financing activity companies operating in the Kingdom.
  • Credit information companies operating in the Kingdom.
  • Exchange companies and institutions operating in the Kingdom.
  • Payment companies and payment systems operating in the Kingdom.

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