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Title: Press Release: Resuming the Trading of Jiyad Holding Company's Shares in Boursa Kuwait Securities Exchange
Kuwait – March 17, 2022, Within the framework of the Capital Markets Authority’s (CMA) continuous endeavor to protect investors against exposing the security to any practices that may violate the provisions of Law No. (7) of 2010 Regarding the Establishment of the Capital Markets Authority and Regulating Securities Activities and its Executive Bylaws, and their amendments, and in an emphasis on its compliance with the provisions of the mentioned Law and its Executive Bylaws, the CMA Board of Commissioners Resolution passed in its meeting No. (09) of 2022 held on 16/03/2022 was issued, stating the following:
First: The trading of Jiyad Holding Company’s shares is hereby resumed in Boursa Kuwait Securities Exchange as of Sunday March 20,2021.
Second: Jiyad Holding Company shall be under more supervision.
In conclusion, the CMA emphasizes on continuing its supervisory role in protecting investors, which shall create a financial market characterized by fairness, competitiveness, and transparency as well as reducing the systemic risks expected to occur in the securities activities and ensuring compliance with the Laws and Bylaws related to securities activities.
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Notes to Editors:
The Capital Markets Authority was established pursuant to Law No. 7/2010, approved by the Kuwaiti Parliament in February 2010. Pursuant to the Law, the CMA shall regulate and supervise the securities activities, achieve transparency and fairness, observe listed companies’ execution of Corporate Governance regulations, and protect investors from unfair practices which violate the CMA's Law.
Furthermore, the Law's provisions stipulate the supervision of mergers, acquisitions, and disclosure operations. The CMA also aims to provide awareness programs related to securities activities.
For further information, please contact:
Public Relations & Media Office
Tel: 22903062
Fax: 22903505
Email: pr-media@cma.gov.kw