CMA LAW: Press Release: University Awareness Activities by the CMA within the Framework of the National Project for Promoting Financial Literacy and Investment Awareness

Kuwait, November 7, 2026 - In implementation of the Capital Markets Authority’s (CMA) national project for promoting financial literacy and investment awareness, the CMA recently conducted several awareness events in the university education sector, specifically at the Australian University (AU) and the American University of Kuwait (AUK).

The awareness activities carried out by the CMA at the Australian University campus between 2^nd and 5^thNovember included five awareness workshops targeting various segments of university students, and an awareness booth at the university campus to introduce the CMA, raise awareness about different aspects of its activities, and showcase its key educational publications.

The workshops held during these events included an introductory overview of the CMA, the conditions and reasons for its establishment, and its objectives. They also reviewed its vision and goals as defined in its establishment law, specifically those related to regulating securities activities with fairness, competitiveness, and transparency, protecting investors in these activities, and developing capital markets while diversify investment instruments thereof in accordance with best international practice. This includes, enhancing public awareness of securities activities and of the benefits, risks and obligations arising from investments in securities and encourage their development.

Furthermore, the workshops reviewed the CMA's major duties and specializations of its various sectors across different regulatory, legislative, supervisory, and awareness aspects. This included the nature and goals of its national project to promote financial literacy and investment awareness, alongside a brief presentation of its major achievements in these areas since the CMA’s establishment up to its most recent financial year.

In the same context, the period between November 4th and 5^th witnessed the CMA participation in the annual "Business Day 2026" event organized by the American University of Kuwait. On the sidelines of this participation, a dedicated introductory booth was allocated for the CMA. It featured the broadcast of several awareness materials on a digital screen designated for this purpose, providing an introduction to the CMA’s objectives, jurisdiction, and roles within the economy in general, and in securities activities in particular.

Finally, it is worth noting that these events which fall within the framework of the aforementioned CMA national project launched in 2017 aim to enhance financial literacy and investment culture among various segments of society in general, and within the educational and university sectors in particular. This enables the CMA to fulfill its role in strengthening the pillars of financial literacy, which has become a necessity for all economies and societies nowadays.

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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:
Awareness, Public Relations and Communication Office
Tel: 1888898
Email: pr-media@cma.gov.kw

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