Welcome to the Capital Markets Authority – State of Kuwait 

The CMA is responsible for regulating and supervising securities activities to consolidate market fairness, transparency, and efficiency, enhance its attractiveness and competitiveness, and support the national economy. Its mission is to develop a balanced supervisory and regulatory system in line with the best international practices, to achieve advanced capital markets that contribute to the prosperity of the State of Kuwait and the aspirations of its future visions.

Trust is the true capital of financial markets. Therefore, at the CMA, we commit to established institutional values that embrace responsibility, excellence, fairness, efficiency, integrity, partnership, and transparency. These values serve as a guiding compass for our regulatory policies, supervisory tools, services, and communication with all stakeholders.

We consider the capital market as a joint system. Its efficiency is strengthened through effective partnerships with regulatory bodies, financial institutions, stakeholders, and relevant parties, and through following a collaborative approach that balances investor protection with enabling innovation and diversifying investment instruments.

As for the development path, at the CMA, we adopt a renewed strategic approach based on objective evaluation of the reality and broad stakeholder engagement, concluding with a clear change agenda and practical visions and initiatives that are measurable and implementable.

We also keep pace with innovation in financial technologies, and work to develop regulatory frameworks for services such as securities-based crowdfunding and digital financial advisor, to ensure investor protection while providing modern investment solutions that adhere to governance and risk management standards.

Our aspiration is that the CMA becomes a model of institutional excellence within a regulatory environment that enables growth and upholds the principles of governance, sustainability, and financial inclusion. Our mission remains a fair, transparent, and attractive market that reflects the promising economy of the State of Kuwait.

On behalf of my colleagues at the Capital Markets Authority, I welcome you and invite you to learn more about the CMA’s system through its platforms.

Managing Director
 

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