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Moody’s downgrades Saudi banking sector outlook to stable
Credit growth to outpace deposit growth, increasing funding pressures
HSBC to exit Bahraini retail banking business + unveils plan to cut costs
The move is pending the Central Bank of Bahrain’s approval and is expected to be completed in 4Q 2025
Saudi banks’ loan books grew 14.4% in 4Q 2024
Residential mortgages issued by banks to individuals totaled SAR 11.9 bn in December
Banks are in for stable growth this year -S&P
Saudi bank credit is expected to grow 10% spurred by corporate lending
Real estate loans hit an all time high in 3Q 2024
The Kingdom eyes 70% home ownership by 2030
Riyadh Metro Line 3 is coming online today
PLUS: US State Department clears USD 78.5 mn torpedo sale to Saudi
Private equity returns remain subdued in 2024 as transaction drought drags on
PE funds have collectively underdelivered on USD 400 bn in payments to investors over the past three years
The Kingdom’s top ten listed banks turned in solid 3Q results
Cost of risk deteriorated on the back of an uptick in impairment charges
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