The design, made up of Arabic calligraphy of the word riyal, will be implemented gradually for use in financial and commercial transactions, according to a statement from the country’s central bank. The Saudi riyal has been pegged to the US dollar since 1986 and is set at a fixed exchange rate of 3.75 riyals per $1.
FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding tax
Given the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basis would