Notwithstanding Rules LR-1.2.13, LR-1.2.16 and LR-1.2.19, conventional wholesale banks are allowed to transact in Bahrain Dinar (or any other currency) for any amount with the Government of Bahrain, Bahrain public sector entities (as defined in the Guidelines for completion of the Prudential Information Reports), and CBB bank licensees. Conventional wholesale banks may also transact in Bahrain Dinar for any amount, where required to fund their normal operating expenses; or when investing for their own account in securities listed on a licensed exchange.