Tagged: capital markets authority

August 18, 2020 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Saudi, an initiative that aims to transform Saudi Arabia into an innovative Fintech Hub with “a thriving and responsible” financial technology ecosystem, has been supporting the Kingdom’s economy by establishing an ecosystem directory and an online jobs portal dedicated to Fintech professionals. Fintech Saudi… Read More

October 2, 2019 @ 11:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

This week, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) approved multiple “Financial Technology Experimental Permits.” The regulator granted the permits to: Buthoor Solidarity, Afaq and Emkan Alarabiya. Each company received permission to create an equity crowdfunding platform. The permission was given by Royal Decree No. (M/30)… Read More

August 20, 2019 @ 7:45 am By JD Alois  |  

According to a report, the Capital Markets, Insurance and Savings Authority of Israel is seeking to expedite the approval of Fintech licenses including blockchain-focused firms. Calcalist reports that the Authority is “working quickly to arrange licenses for Fintech companies” as it aims to boost innovation… Read More

September 18, 2017 @ 7:51 am By JD Alois  |  

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lebanon’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The agreement is said to enhance information sharing and cooperation around supervisory issues, further extending the existing relationship between the two markets. DFSA has recently been… Read More