Notwithstanding Rules LR-1.2.13, LR-1.2.16 and LR-1.2.19, Islamic 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 PIRI Form), and CBB bank licensees. Islamic wholesale banks may also transact in Bahrain Dinar for any amount, where required to fund their normal operating expenses; when investing for their own account in securities listed on a licensed exchange.