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Title: Capital Markets Authority Organizes its Annual Conference “Capital Markets Development in the State of Kuwait”
Kuwait, March 14, 2017 – In line with Kuwait Capital Markets Authority’s endeavor to shed light on its important approaches, it will hold its second annual conference “Capital Markets Development in the State of Kuwait” on March 26, 2017. It is a one-day conference that will take place at Sheraton Kuwait at 9:00 am.
The conference will review experiences of a number of prominent experts from different countries, who represent different authorities, exchanges, and specialized financial organizations. Topics will be discussed through the following aspects:
- Post-Trade Model
- Boursa Kuwait: Challenges and Aspirations
- Electronic Disclosure System XBRL
Thus, the CMA directs invitation to the public for attending the annual conference, which requires prior registration through its website. It anticipates achieving the desired results through the exchange of experiences and discussions.
Clarification to Editors
The Capital Markets Authority was established pursuant to Law No. 7/2010, approved by the Kuwaiti Parliament in February 2010, and amended by Law No. 108/2014. Pursuant to the Law, the Authority 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 Authority's Law.
Furthermore, the Law's provisions stipulate the supervision of mergers, acquisitions, and disclosure operations. The Authority also aims to provide awareness programs related to securities activities.
For more information, kindly contact:
Public Relations & Media Office
Tel: 22903062
Fax: 22903505
Email: pr-media@cma.gov.kw