Rule · SAMA · 25 Apr 2021
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.
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA)
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:
P.O. Box 2992, Riyadh 11169, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 11 463 3000
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“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.”
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