Rule · SAMA · 15 Aug 2018
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority has issued an urgent circular to resume money exchange activities for Mohamed Hassan Bitar and Sons Exchange Company following a temporary suspension. Financial institutions and category A and B exchange companies operating in the Kingdom are instructed to resume conducting transactions with the company while verifying its effective implementation of all relevant regulatory and supervisory controls. This directive applies to all domestic banks, exchange firms, and the Center of Excellence as part of ongoing banking supervision efforts.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority Headquarters
Banking Supervision Administration
Ref. No.: 53957 / 41
Date: 1439/12/04
Attachments: None
(Circular / Urgent)
Your Excellency, .................................................................................................
Institution / Company
Greetings,
Subject: Resuming Money Exchange Activities for Mohamed Hassan Bitar and Sons Exchange Company
Referring to the Authority's Circular No. 391000090425 dated 1439/08/23 AH regarding the decision to temporarily suspend Mohamed Hassan Bitar and Sons Exchange Company from conducting its business.
I wish to inform you that it has been decided to resume the business for the aforementioned institution; therefore, please take the necessary action regarding conducting transactions with them and verify their effective implementation of all relevant regulatory and supervisory controls.
Accept my regards,,,
Fahd bin Ibrahim Al-Shathri
Deputy Governor for Supervision
On behalf of / Ayman bin Mohammed Al-Sayari
Deputy Governor for Investment
Distribution Scope:
P.O. Box 2992, Riyadh 11169, Telegram: MCKZN, Telex: 404400, Tel: 4633000, Fax: 4662119
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