Under Circular No. 472038007 dated 02/07/1447H (corresponding to 22 December 2025), the Saudi Central Bank has prohibited banks, finance companies and money exchangers from obtaining promissory notes or similar instruments from retail customers at the point of credit card application.

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the ADGM has issued Consultation Paper No. 10 of 2025 proposing a new regime for staking of virtual assets (VAs) in the ADGM.

On 3 May 2024, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority ZATCA announced amendments to the Real Estate Transaction Tax RETT Implementing Regulations.

On 20/09/1447H (corresponding to 9 March 2026), the Saudi Central Bank issued Circular No. 472047799, requiring all financial institutions under its supervision to integrate with the Ministry of Commerce's "Wathiq" platform for beneficial ownership verification.

On 7 October 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) published for public consultation draft Instructions of Simplified Investment Funds...

In a drive to train 6,000 Ministry of Justice (MoJ) employees, which began at the start of 2015, the MoJ announced that 175 employees received training this month in international judicial practices.

Companies have increasingly looked to Sukuk issuances as a Shari'a compliant method to raise finance for their growing financial needs.

As algorithmic trading becomes the norm in many capital markets around the globe, it is still a relatively new concept on the Tadawul, which capital market institutions continue to observe with intrigue.

Saudi Arabia's Financial Companies Regulations are becoming increasingly important in the global finance landscape.

Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) is set to play a complementary role as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia moves forward to achieving its Vision 2030...

This article summarises the current position as regards the promotion of foreign funds into the UAE on a cross-border basis.

Saudization is the colloquial term used to refer to Saudi Arabia's official government policy of encouraging the employment of Saudi Arabian nationals in the private sector.

Saudi Arabia's Vision2030 is a strategic framework to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil, diversify its economy, and develop public service sectors, including tourism.

Saudi Arabia's Financial Companies Regulations are becoming increasingly important in the global finance landscape.

The Abu Dhabi Summary Court recently issued an order in relation to enforcement proceedings filed by a bank (mortgagee/creditor) against mortgaged property.

Fitch Ratings reported a growth of 11.6% in total Sukuk issuances in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022 as a result of sovereigns and multilateral institutions returning to the market.

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) issued regulations by which companies under its purview (including banks

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 18 March, 2024 – Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has released its 4th annual edition of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Banking Pulse for fiscal year 2023.

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has issued a decisive set of regulations to govern the burgeoning Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector in Saudi Arabia, marking a new era of legal oversight for this dynamic financial service.

Growth in operating income (+1.9 percent) mainly on the back of higher net interest income (NII).