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Interview: Ayman Al Sayari, Governor, Saudi Central Bank, on digitalisation trends and the changing regulatory environment In what ways is the banking sector being guided to support economic diversification objectives? AYMAN AL SAYARI: Economic transformation has expanded the role of the banking sector beyond traditional oil-linked activity. Credit demand has grown across non-oil segments, including…

Interview: Faris AlGhannam, CEO, HSBC Saudi Arabia, on expanding investor access and market opportunity What lessons were learned from the initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2024? FARIS ALGHANNAM: The equity market can maintain momentum even when the secondary market is mixed and global conditions are uncertain. This resilience comes from the nature of companies going public – many operate…

Interview: Mohammed Al Rumaih, CEO, Saudi Exchange, on expanding investor participation and strengthening market foundations How do you envision the capital markets’ long-term position globally and what distinguishes them from other regional financial markets? MOHAMMED AL RUMAIH: The long-term trajectory points to a deeper integration with global markets and sustained growth in economic influence.…

Interview: Khalid Al Sharif, CEO, Abdul Latif Jameel Finance, on leveraging digital and sharia-compliant solutions for financial inclusion How can non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) deepen participation and expand access in debt and sukuk (Islamic bonds) markets? KHALID AL SHARIF: NBFIs have filled critical gaps, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises for which audited financials…

Interview: Tal Hisham Nazer, CEO, BUPA Arabia, on regulatory changes shaping the sector and increased public-private collaboration In what ways has the health insurance sector adapted to meet the needs of a growing population? TAL HISHAM NAZER: The Saudi health insurance sector has been on a transformative journey since its inception in the mid-1990s. At that time, private health care facilities…