Title: Press Release: The Capital Markets Authority Participates in the Meetings of the International Organization of Securities Commission (IOSCO) of 2025

Kuwait, November 30, 2025 – The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) participated in a series of international meetings held by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) during October and November 2025, as part of CMA’s efforts to enhance international presence and stay up to date of the latest regulatory developments in global capital markets. The CMA delegation was headed by Mr. Tareq Al-Shehab, a member of the CMA Board of Commissioners and the CMA's representative on the IOSCO Board of Directors.

In this context, the CMA delegation commenced its international engagements by attending the IOSCO Board of Directors meeting held in Madrid, from October 27-28, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Jean Paul Servais, Chairman of the IOSCO Board of Directors and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Financial Services Market Authority of the Kingdom of Belgium. The meeting discussed several issues and reviewed key achievements for 2024-2025, in addition to exploring the latest global developments in capital markets.

The CMA's delegation continued its participation in IOSCO events, traveling to Abu Dhabi to participate in the meetings of the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) and the Committee's General Conference, held from November 11-12, 2025. This participation reflects the CMA's commitment to strengthening its regional presence and fostering communication with regulatory bodies in the region. The meeting addressed several key topics, including opportunities and challenges in enhancing capital markets. Mr. Tareq Al-Shehab presented a visual overview of market structure and the latest developments in market development. The conference panel discussions covered topics such as sustainable finance and crypto assets.

The delegation continued its meetings to the next stop in Malta during the period from 18-20 November 2025, to attend the meeting of the Emerging Markets and Growth Committee (GEMC). The delegation attended the General Conference of the Malta Financial Services Authority, which addressed in its sessions risks and financial stability in light of geopolitical developments, financial innovation and modern technologies, and financial payment systems. The General Meeting of the Emerging Markets and Growth Committee addressed, in the organization’s work plan reviewed by the Secretary-General, the development of markets, financial inclusion, and the promotion of investments in emerging markets. The delegation also participated in the meeting of the GEMC Network on the adoption or use of sustainability standards, which aims to introduce the International Standards on Sustainability (ISSB) and provide a mechanism to support its application and build capacity in developing and emerging markets.

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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.

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