Saudi banks’ investments in treasury bonds rose to SAR 678.1 billion in September 2026, an increase of SAR 2.1 billion from the previous month, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
On a yearly basis, these investments increased by about SAR 35 billion, or 5%.
Investments in government bonds accounted for around 70% of banks’ total claims on the government and quasi-government sectors in Saudi Arabia during the period.
Total banking claims on the government and quasi-government sectors reached SAR 963.3 billion, an increase of SAR 85.6 billion compared to SAR 877.7 billion in September 2025.
These investments include long-term government debt instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, as well as internationally issued bonds and sukuk purchased by banks from the secondary market. SAMA bills were excluded in line with international standards.
Saudi banks’ investments in treasury bonds rose to SAR 678.1 billion in September 2026, an increase of SAR 2.1 billion from the previous month, according to data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
On a yearly basis, these investments increased by about SAR 35 billion, or 5%.
Investments in government bonds accounted for around 70% of banks’ total claims on the government and quasi-government sectors in Saudi Arabia during the period.
Total banking claims on the government and quasi-government sectors reached SAR 963.3 billion, an increase of SAR 85.6 billion compared to SAR 877.7 billion in September 2025.
These investments include long-term government debt instruments issued by the Ministry of Finance, as well as internationally issued bonds and sukuk purchased by banks from the secondary market. SAMA bills were excluded in line with international standards.
