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CMA announces the referral of a suspicion of violating Article (49) of the Capital Market Law and Article (2) of the Market Conduct Regulations to the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution.
As part of the Capital Market Authority’s responsibilities to protect the market from unfair and unsound practices involving cheating, fraud and manipulation. In addition, to ensure fairness, efficiency and transparency in securities transactions, and based on Article (17) of the Capital Market Law, the CMA would like to inform the investors and participants in the capital market that a CMA Board resolution was issued to refer a suspicion of a violation to the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution. An investor was suspected of violating Article (49) of the Capital Market Law and Article (2) of the Market Conduct Regulations while trading the shares of a number of companies listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange.
The Capital Market Authority insures its devotion to apply the Capital Market Law and its Implementing Regulations as well as protect the investors from illegal acts. Whoever is affected by these acts can file a compensation claim to the committee as per Article 57 of the Law. This must be proceeded by a complaint filed to the Authority.
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The Capital Market Authority Calls for Public Consultation on Enabling the Establishment of Simplified Investment Funds for Specific Categories of Investors
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It was taken into consideration when proposing the provisions of these funds that they resemble the key flexibility features of the Limited Partnership (LP/GP) structure, a model applied in several countries which divides roles between a general partner and a limited partner, and is commonly used in alternative investment funds. This was done by drawing on relevant global practices and in a manner consistent with the development of the financial sector and the diverse needs of investors. This draft comes as part of the CMA’s initiatives to enhance the attractiveness of the asset management sector in the Kingdom, by strengthening the role of investment funds through the adoption of leading international practices adopted in global capital markets, with the aim of developing an efficient financial sector capable of creating more investment opportunities for all investors. 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Once adopted, the draft will provide flexibility in determining the key provisions governing the contractual relationship between the fund manager and the unitholders. These include (for example, the rules for the fund’s termination and liquidation, the characteristics of the issued unit classes, the mechanism and content of reporting to unitholders, the policies and authorities for amending the fund’s terms and conditions, as well as the policy for unitholders’ meetings). It is expected that allowing the establishment of this type of fund will contribute to developing the regulatory environment for investment funds in the Kingdom and enhancing their attractiveness. This proposed draft, together with the regulatory framework for the Offshore Securities Business License, which the CMA published for public consultation at the end of May 2025, represents, once approved, a strategic step aimed at moving the asset management sector in the Kingdom from a local scope to broader regional and global horizons. This integration between the two frameworks reflects a pivotal role in enhancing the attractiveness of the Saudi market and expanding the scope of investments, thereby contributing to consolidating the Kingdom’s position as a leading financial hub for attracting international capital and offering competitive investment opportunities at the global level. It is worth noting that the asset management sector recorded significant leaps during 2024, as its value surpassed the threshold of one trillion Saudi Riyals, achieving a growth rate of 20.9% compared to 2023, when assets amounted to more than SAR 871 billion. 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