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SAMA’s assets grow SAR 91B to SAR 1.91T in May
Argaam Special 30/06/2024
Financing firms’ credit portfolios grow 12% to SAR 85B in 2023
Argaam Special 10/06/2024
SAMA joins Project mBridge as MVP platform participant
Argaam 05/06/2024
SAMA seeks public feedback on draft Banking Tariff Guide
Argaam 30/05/2024
SAMA’s assets down SAR 39B to SAR 1.82T in April
Argaam Special 28/05/2024
SAMA seeks public feedback on draft internal audit, compliance principles for finance companies
Argaam 26/05/2024
Islamic finance hits SAR 2.18T in Q4 2023: SAMA
Argaam Special 26/05/2024
SAMA calls for public input on updated rules for engaging in debt-based crowdfunding
Argaam 22/05/2024
SAMA launches 'view my bank accounts' service for individuals
Argaam 09/05/2024
SAMA’s assets grow SAR 82.6B to SAR 1.85T in March
Argaam Special 30/04/2024
SAMA Governor stresses importance of global economy flexibility amid current challenges
Argaam 20/04/2024
Saudi Finance Minister Heads Kingdom's Delegation to IMF-WBG 2024 Spring Meetings
Press Release 14/04/2024
SAMA approves beta launch of STC Bank
Argaam 04/04/2024
SAMA says share of e-payments reaches 70% in 2023
Argaam 02/04/2024
SAMA Governor says monetary policies should ensure price stability
Argaam 01/03/2024
SAMA announces Ramadan working hours; Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha holidays
ِArgaam 15/02/2024
SAMA licenses Thara to provide debt-based crowdfunding solutions
Argaam 22/01/2024
SAMA seeks public input on draft savings products rules
Argaam 10/01/2024
Banks’ November aggregate profit up 6% to SAR 6.12B
Argaam Special 28/12/2023
SAMA’s assets rise by SAR 57.3B to SAR 1.82 trillion in November
Argaam Special 28/12/2023
SAMA seeks public feedback on financial governance amendments
Argaam 27/12/2023
Islamic finance hits SAR 2.14T in Q3 2023: SAMA
Argaam Special 20/12/2023
SAMA, CMA launches Makken FinTech to empower 150 firms
Argaam 18/12/2023
SAMA issues rules regulating BNPL companies
Argaam 17/12/2023
SAMA authorizes Jeel Pay to offer BNPL services
Press Release 10/12/2023
2024 budget boosts Saudi economic growth: Al-Sayari
Argaam 08/12/2023
Fintech firms rise to 205 by October end: SAMA official
Argaam 06/12/2023
SAMA seeks public input on draft close-out netting, related collateral arrangements regulation
Argaam 28/11/2023
SAMA’s October assets drop by SAR 58.6B to SAR 1.76T
Argaam Special 28/11/2023
Islamic finance hits SAR 2.07T in Q2: SAMA
Argaam Special 26/11/2023
SAMA, China’s central bank ink currency swap agreement worth CNY 50 bln
Argaam 20/11/2023
SAMA issues rules for calculation of annual percentage rate
Argaam 08/11/2023
SAMA issues amended comprehensive motor insurance rules
Argaam 07/11/2023
SAMA’s assets grow SAR 60.7 bln to SAR 1.82 trln in September
Argaam Special 31/10/2023
SAMA revokes Broker Vision license
Argaam 29/10/2023
SAMA permits KadiPay to provide BNPL solutions
Argaam 19/10/2023
Cryptocurrencies pose potential threat to financial stability: SAMA
Argaam 14/10/2023
Financing firms’ credit portfolio up 11% to SAR 80.7 bln in H1 2023
Argaam Special 10/10/2023
SAMA seeks public feedback on draft amendments of motor insurance rules
Argaam 01/10/2023
SAMA says 89 fintechs in Saudi Arabia in 2022 with SAR 6.8 bln assets
Argaam Special 05/09/2023
Saudi banking system enjoys strong performance indicators: SAMA Governor
Argaam 04/09/2023
SAMA to issue regulatory framework for open banking in Q4 2023: Governor
Argaam 04/09/2023
SAMA’s assets shrink SAR 46.5 bln to SAR 1.78 trln in July
Argaam Special 28/08/2023
SAMA seeks public feedback on draft rules for APR calculation
Argaam 16/08/2023
SAMA gives insight into new Insurance Authority
Argaam 16/08/2023
Saudi Arabia's cooperative insurance sector fastest-growing globally: SAMA Governor
Argaam 15/08/2023
SAMA’s assets down SAR 40 bln to SAR 1.83 trln in June
Argaam Special 31/07/2023
SAMA ratifies Insurtech Rules
Argaam 30/07/2023
SAMA ups reverse repo, repo rates by 25 bps
Argaam 26/07/2023
SAMA permits Tabby to provide BNPL solutions
Argaam 25/07/2023
SAMA licenses Fas Finance as Fintech consumer microfinance firm
Argaam 25/07/2023
Islamic finance crosses SAR 2 trln for 1st time in Q1: SAMA
Argaam Special 24/07/2023
Financing firms’ credit portfolio up 11% to SAR 75.5 bln in 2022
Argaam Special 13/07/2023
SAMA issues executive regulations for payments law
Argaam 06/07/2023
SAMA’s assets grow SAR 50 bln to SAR 1.87 trln in May
Argaam Special 30/06/2023
SAMA’s assets drop SAR 29 bln to SAR 1.82 trln in April
Argaam Special 28/05/2023
SAMA issues instructions for practicing aggregation activity
Argaam 22/05/2023
SAMA seeks public input on draft marine insurance coverage instructions
Argaam 08/05/2023
SAMA ups reverse repo, repo rates by 25 bps
Argaam 03/05/2023
SAMA seeks public input on draft bill regulating BNPL companies
Argaam 03/05/2023
SAMA’s assets fall to SAR 1.85 trln in March
Argaam Special 30/04/2023
Saudi Arabia backs innovation in financial sector: SAMA Governor
Argaam 16/04/2023
SAMA announces Ramadan working hours; Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha holidays
Argaam 05/03/2023
SAMA issues rules for advertising by financial institutions
Argaam 05/03/2023
SAMA’s assets shrink SAR 11.6 bln to SAR 1.92 trln in January
Argaam Special 28/02/2023
SAMA says Basel III reforms drives risk management at banks
Argaam Special 07/02/2023
Who led SAMA since establishment?
Argaam Special 06/02/2023
Who is SAMA's new Governor Ayman Alsayari?
Argaam 02/02/2023
King Salman names Ayman Alsayari as new SAMA Governor
Argaam 02/02/2023
SAMA lifts reverse repo, repo rates by 25 basis points
Argaam 01/02/2023
SAMA’s assets down SAR 63.8 bln to SAR 1.93 trln in December 2022
Argaam Special 30/01/2023
SAMA seeks public input on draft banking law
Argaam 26/01/2023
SAMA continues Central Bank Digital Currency trials
Argaam 23/01/2023
SAMA updates unified compulsory motor insurance policy
Argaam 17/01/2023
SAMA launches open banking lab
Argaam 04/01/2023
SAMA to begin Basel III final reforms implementation on Jan. 1
Argaam 28/12/2022
SAMA raises reverse repo, repo rates by 50 basis points
Argaam 14/12/2022
SAMA seeks public feedback on instructions for practicing finance aggregator service
Argaam 12/12/2022
SAMA seeks public feedback on financial institutions’ rules for advertising products, services
Argaam 05/12/2022
SAMA’s assets shrink by SAR 13.8 bln to SAR 1.977 trln in October
Argaam Special 28/11/2022
SAMA licenses new fintech payment company
Press Release 22/11/2022
SAMA issues comprehensive motor insurance rules
Argaam 06/11/2022
SAMA instructs finance companies to update credit policies
Argaam 17/10/2022
Shariah-compliant finance up 16% to SAR 1.8715 trln in Q2 2022: SAMA
Argaam Special 13/10/2022
SAMA permits 4 new fintech firms to operate under REGULATORY SANDBOX
Press Release 30/09/2022
SAMA sets clear transformation plan for insurers, reinsurers to apply new IFRS: Governor
Argaam 28/09/2022
SAMA Governor says fintech pitches in sector’s growth
Argaam 19/09/2022
SAMA Governor says Saudi inflation still within reasonable rate
Argaam 18/09/2022
SAMA licenses Arab Sea Financial, Fatoorah as fintech payment firms
Argaam 15/09/2022
SAMA announces National Day holiday for banks
Argaam 06/09/2022
SAMA issues updated regulatory sandbox framework
Argaam 31/08/2022
SAMA says 6 banks, 2 firms have no objection on agent banking
Argaam 30/08/2022
E-payments surpass cash transactions in 2021: SAMA
Argaam 14/08/2022