SAMA updates oversight framework for payment systems operators
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- •SAMA is the central bank and financial regulator of Saudi Arabia.
- •The updated framework covers rules and standards for payment systems and their operators.
- •The framework aims to improve security, transparency, and operational resilience of payment services.
- •The update was officially issued on March 24, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸SAMA enforces strict compliance with the updated framework Payment service providers will enhance their security and operational standards, benefiting consumers and reducing risks of fraud.
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