BR-5.2.12

In addition to the points noted in BR-5.2.11, Bahraini Islamic bank licensees which are involved with SPVs in any of the relationships described in Paragraph BR-5.2.9 must:

(a) Not allow such SPVs to obtain any conventional financing to fund themselves or any transactions that they enter into;
(b) Not allow the SPVs to give any type of financial guarantee, warranty or indemnity to the Rab Al Mal, the Muwakil or investors in the SPVs or any other counterparty either directly or on behalf of the bank; and
(c) Ensure that there are no legal or other restrictions on the availability of financial and other information relevant to the SPV and access to its business premises and records.
(d) Not provide any credit facilities to the SPVs and/or extend any financial/liquidity support and/or guarantees.
Amended: July 2020
Amended: April 2020
Amended: January 2020
Added: January 2015