The Financial Academy

The Financial Academy was established in line with Vision 2030 and the Financial Sector Development Program aspirations and objectives to provide a variety of learning and development solutions that equip banking and finance practitioners, from entry level to senior level, with the relevant knowledge and skills to improve performance and deepen capabilities.

About Samba

Samba, a leading financial services group in the Middle East, was established in 1980 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and provides world class services to private, corporate and institutional customers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Pakistan and Qatar. A market leader in retail banking, customized private banking, wealth management and corporate services, Samba has built long-standing relationships with a wide range of clients. The Bank's world class corporate offerings include financing for Small to Medium Enterprises, public sector and financial institutions, global transaction services, and treasury operations.

Samba was the first Bank to offer Priority Banking (Gold and Diamond), Phone Banking, Credit Shield, Saving Linked Insurance, and Cash Deposit through ATMs, Speed Cash Remittance Service and Automated Signature Verification. It was also the first bank to establish a dedicated Investment Department, introduced the first local equity fund and the first fund, (SAIF), open to overseas investors and listed on the London Security Exchange.

Also Samba has a long history of effective social participation which stems from its belief in the need for community involvement in its successes. Samba believes that social involvement enhances the prosperity and economic growth of individuals and communities, side-by-side with the growth of its business. With Samba's considerable capital in talent and resources, and its reach and impact on people's lives, Samba has the ability to be a formidable force for good and progress.

Samba also continues to support small and medium enterprises so that they can create more jobs and support national economic growth. In addition, Samba introduced a program for families to help them control expenses and plan their family budget.

Every year, Samba supports charities, professional associations, cultural activities, educational programs, healthcare initiatives, and much more.

ANB

Arab National Bank was established in 1979, by Royal Decree M/38, taking over the existing operations of Arab Bank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ANB, a Saudi Listed Joint Stock Company, now ranks among the 10-15 largest banks in the Middle East. Headquartered in the capital city of Riyadh, the Bank is supported by Regional Offices in Jeddah and Khobar, and has a branch in London.

ANB is a universal commercial bank catering for the diverse needs of its Corporate and Retail clients. To service a large and varied customer base which exceeds 2 million, the Bank has an extensive distribution network, with 293 premises spanning over the Kingdom. These include upwards of 185 branches (of which 44 are Ladies' Branches/ Sections) 94 remittance centers (TeleMoney) and 14 sales centers.

Recognizing the need to serve customers in a convenient and timely manner, the Bank also has more than 1,250 ATMs, 15,500 point-of-sale terminals and easy to use online and mobile banking applications.

Eastnets

Over 750 Financial Institutions globally, including 11 of the top 50 banks, rely on EastNets solutions.

EastNets® is a leading global provider of compliance and payment solutions for the financial services sector. Over the past 35 years, EastNets has established its distinctive expertise developing and implementing standardized and individual solutions for the fight against financial crimes, as well as those for risk management, monitoring, analysis, reporting, and state-of-the-art consultancy and customer support.

EastNets also specializes in end-to-end payment solutions which allow financial institutions to transform payment challenges into opportunities and enable them to operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. Over 750 customers, including some of the largest international financial institutions, rely on EastNets® solutions and professional services, and over 270 corporate and financial institutions rely on EastNets® for outsourced SWIFT connectivity and compliance software solutions made available as a service through its fully managed service bureaus.

EastNets was awarded the ISO 27001:2013 certification in 2019, for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). ISO 27001:2013 is an information security standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the world's largest developer of voluntary international standards.

EastNets® is a global company with regional offices in major cities, supported by an extensive network of global strategic partners.

Al Rajhi Banking

With a heritage of banking dating back to 1957, Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation, a Saudi Joint stock company, commenced operations in 1987. Rebranded in 2006 as Al Rajhi Bank, it is now one of the world's largest Islamic bank and a Saudi based multinational having operations in Malaysia, Jordan and Kuwait.

The bank today has a paid up capital of SR 25 billion (USD 6.6 Billion) and is one of the largest publicly traded entity on Saudi Stock Exchange.

Deeply rooted in Islamic banking principles, the Al Rajhi Bank is engaged in Sharia-compliant banking encompassing retail, corporate, investment and remittance business with retail being the primary driver of growth. As one of the most progressive banks in the region, we embrace the latest in technology in offering cutting edge products and services while continuing to expand our more conventional distribution channels.

Al-Rajhi' s strength is in their expanding network of 700 plus branches, more than 5200 ATM's, and 236 remittance centers across the Kingdom. We are gratified to note that our exemplary performance has been recognized through numerous local and international awards year after year. They serve to inform us that we are moving in the right direction.

Saudi British Bank

The Saudi British Bank (SABB), a Saudi Joint Stock Company, was established in 21 January 1978 and is an associate of the HSBC Group. The Bank's capital is Saudi Riyals (SAR) 15 billion.

The main objectives of the Bank are to provide a complete range of integrated banking products and services to both retail and corporate sectors throughout its departments, business segments and its branch network across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Bank provides to its customers a complete set of conventional banking products and services which include current accounts, savings, time deposits, corporate credit facilities, consumer and mortgage loans, trade finance, cash and payments management, treasury and credit cards. The Bank also provides Shariah approved products, which are approved and supervised by an independent Shariah Board.

STC pay

A digital wallet for your daily payments wherever you are.

In harmony with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to progress and diversify digital services; STC Pay, a subsidiary of STC Group is meant to become a pioneering service of the futuristic wave that enables new endeavors and unlocks new possibilities.

We share a future vision with customers and businesses to provide new and innovative technologies and digital experiences. Using STC's powerful network, we are able to better connect merchants with their customers through our secure digital wallet solution, STC Pay, to empower both sides to complete their transactions quickly, easily, and securely.

Under SAMA Sandbox initiative

STC Pay is an integrated payment application that covers your daily needs.

Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. With more than 150 years of hard work and commitment to making a real difference, our organization has grown in scale and diversity-approximately 286,000 people in 150 countries and territories, providing these services-yet our shared culture remains the same. Our organization serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies.

Deloitte is established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926. It has received numerous awards in the last few years such as Middle East Best Continuity and Resilience Provider, Best Advisory and Consultancy Firm and was recognized for excellence in World Tax, with tier one ratings in 50 countries.

Deloitte makes an impact that matters to its clients, talent and society. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our organization has grown in scale and diversity providing services across the region- with our shared culture remaining the same. We aim to help clients realize their ambitions; make a positive difference in society; and maximize the success of our people. This drive fuels the commitment and humanity that run deep through our every action.

Union of Arab Banks

The Union of Arab Banks (UAB) is a non-profit, semi-quasi, regulatory organization headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon possessing Diplomatic status. The UAB consists of 360 member institutions from the Arab League member states, including banks, central banks, Local banking associations, and banking financial institutions, with its Board of Directors comprised of 20 high-level dignitaries, representing 20 Arab states.

The UAB seeks to foster cooperation between its members and the international banking and financial communities. Through our efforts we have garnered significant cooperation wit international financial and banking organizations and regulatory bodies, including FATF, IMF, World Bank, OECD, Federal Reserve Board and European Central Bank, among others.

Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority

Riyad Bank

Riyad Bank is one of the largest financial institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Established in 1957, with a paid-up capital of SAR 30 billion. Our professional and dedicated staff base has mainly driven our success throughout the years. With more than 5,600 employees, we take pride of being among the Saudi organizations with the highest national employment rate of 93%.

We provide a comprehensive range of products and services to meet the needs of both retail and corporate customers, including small and medium-size enterprises. We play a leading role in various areas of finance and investment around Saudi Arabia that is why we are distinguished as a leading financier and arranger of syndicated loans in the oil, petrochemicals and most of the Kingdom�s notable infrastructure projects. Since global expansion is essential for some of our customers outside the Kingdom, a branch in London and offices in Houston (USA) and Singapore help in supporting the international banking needs of such customers.

Banque Saudi Fransi

Banque Saudi Fransi is the leading bank in the Corporate Banking sector and has been leveraging on this position to extend its reach to all Client segments and financial services. We have repositioned the bank as �Bank of Excellence� to provide you with personalized, customized and excellent banking services. Banque Saudi Fransi is dedicated to serve you anytime; we are committed to your entire business organization through professional bankers to help you realize and achieve your organization�s financial objectives.

The Concept of �Banque of Excellence� simply aims to make Banque Saudi Fransi the bank of choice in terms of client services for corporates and individuals. To achieve this, we dedicated a highly motivated and professional workforce in order to become the bank of choice and provide:

• Excellence in achieving targets
• Excellence in quality of service
• Excellence in achieving synergy across the bank
• Excellence in reducing staff attrition
• Excellence in growth and return

Our presence in the market since 1948 gave us a strong and in-depth knowledge of the Saudi Arabian market and globally through our partner Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CA-CIB). We are providing tailor made solutions to help grow your business to its full potential. The long-term commitment and your loyalty are the results of our perseverance and belief in Excellence. Our aim is to lead your growing industry and be the �partner of choice� today, and for many years to come.We realize and appreciate the responsibility you have placed on us and we are proud to be associated with your businesses and thankful for letting us believe that we have contributed positively to your success.

The Anti-Money Laundering Permanent Committee