US EditionThe Saudi CMA Approves a Set of Amendments Aimed at Facilitating the Process of Opening Investment Accounts for Foreign Investors
RIYADH PROVINCE, SAUDI ARABIA, JUL 13 – Reforms open Saudi Main Market shares to GCC investors without intermediaries, expanding access and boosting foreign participation to over SAR 500 billion, CMA says.
- In July 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority implemented regulatory changes to simplify the process for foreign investors in GCC countries to establish and manage investment portfolios.
- This followed a 30-day public consultation launched on November 20, 2024, aiming to expand access, improve procedures, and respond to regulatory and technological changes.
- The amendments allow foreign GCC residents to directly invest in shares on the Saudi Main Market, eliminating prior restrictions requiring swap agreements or licensed intermediaries.
- Chairman Mohammed El Kuwaiz stated the reforms aim to enhance market attractiveness, increase investor protection, and reinforce confidence locally and internationally.
- These changes support broader goals to boost liquidity, attract foreign capital, and maintain long-term investment ties even after investors leave the region.
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