Competition and Markets Authority
Saudi eases investment and asset management rules
Asset management and other investment firms will find it easier to open and operate in Saudi Arabia after the country’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) loosened its licensing rules.
Competition watchdog to scrutinise Standard Life/Aberdeen deal
A UK government watchdog has announced an investigation into the merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management, to ensure it does not damage competition in the industry.
Middle East | 1 Nov 16
Saudi Arabia opens real estate fund trading to expats
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) board has given the green light to foreigners in the Kingdom to trade Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits) on the Saudi bourse.
Australian regulator signs fintech agreement with Kenya
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA) in a bid to boost financial services technology for both countries.