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Saudi Arabia Joins Global Framework for Close-Out Netting

Saudi Arabia Joins Global Framework for Close-Out Netting

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 11, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published its legal opinions that recognize the enforceability of close-out netting in Saudi Arabia, a move that provides global financial institutions with greater legal certainty when transacting in the Kingdom’s Derivatives Market. The decision follows the Capital Market [...]

The Capital Market Authority Calls for Public Consultation on Opening the Main Market to All Categories of Non-Resident Foreign Investors

The Capital Market Authority Calls for Public Consultation on Opening the Main Market to All Categories of Non-Resident Foreign Investors

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 02, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – The Capital Market Authority (CMA) called upon relevant and interested persons participating in the capital market to share their feedback on opening the Main Market to all categories of non-resident foreign investors and enabling them to directly invest in it. The consultation period will last for [...]

The CMA: Compensation for Investors Affected by Violations Committed in the Shares of “Watani Iron Steel Co.”

The CMA: Compensation for Investors Affected by Violations Committed in the Shares of “Watani Iron Steel Co.”

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 24, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – The Capital Market Authority (CMA) announces the completion of compensation for investors affected by the violations committed in the shares of Watani Iron Steel Co., which occurred before and after the company’s direct listing on the Parallel Market (Nomu). These violations were committed by five individuals [...]

The Saudi CMA Approves a Set of Amendments Aimed at Facilitating the Process of Opening Investment Accounts for Foreign Investors

The Saudi CMA Approves a Set of Amendments Aimed at Facilitating the Process of Opening Investment Accounts for Foreign Investors

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved a set of amendments that includes a set of facilitations related to the procedures for opening and operating investment accounts for certain categories of investors. The amendments aim to keep pace with regulatory and technological developments in the [...]

SAR 423 Billion in Foreign Investments: Saudi Arabia Launches Offshore Securities Business License

SAR 423 Billion in Foreign Investments: Saudi Arabia Launches Offshore Securities Business License

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 26, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — Over the past decade, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has methodically advanced the Kingdom’s capital market reforms, gradually opening its financial markets to international investors. This transformation has attracted substantial global institutional interest, with foreign holdings reaching approximately SAR 423 billion by the end of [...]

Elkuwaiz: Our Goal is to Create a Capital Market that is Liquid Enough to Contribute to Financing New Sectors of Economic Activity

Elkuwaiz: Our Goal is to Create a Capital Market that is Liquid Enough to Contribute to Financing New Sectors of Economic Activity

We seek to attract more foreign investors, increase free float and provide more liquidity RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – The Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia, HE Mohammed Bin Abdullah ElKuwaiz reported that the Saudi capital market continues forwarding towards achieving more growth and [...]