Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait just registered Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Company as an official market maker for ALMADAR. Here's what it means for local financial market participants and institutional equity investors across the region.

1️⃣ Capital Markets Authority Kuwait — Market Maker Approval
The Capital Markets Authority of Kuwait approved Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Company as a market maker for ALMADAR Kuwait Holding Co.
This regulatory decision hits fund managers, local brokers, trade desks, and market makers active on Boursa Kuwait.
Firms must ensure full compliance with market making rules, asset quotes, and ongoing trade reporting duties under current CMA rules.

2️⃣ Central Bank of Bahrain — Capital Rules
The Central Bank of Bahrain issued new capital adequacy rules for conventional bank licensees across the kingdom.
The update hits risk leads, compliance officers, chief finance officers, and treasury staff at local retail and wholesale banks.
Covered banks must adjust risk asset ratio calculations and file updated capital adequacy reports by next quarter.

3️⃣ Saudi Capital Market Authority — Asset Rules
Saudi Arabia Capital Market Authority set new regulatory rules governing asset management firms and brokerages.
The updated framework hits fund managers, compliance leads, risk officers, and custodian banks handling client funds.
Market firms must review internal controls and audit existing capital reserves prior to upcoming regulatory enforcement dates.

4️⃣ Dubai Financial Services Authority — AML Guidance
Dubai Financial Services Authority issued updated anti-money laundering rules for financial center firms.
This notice hits banks, asset managers, non-financial firms, and money laundering reporting officers in DIFC.
Regulated firms must review customer due diligence checks and update automated transaction tools within ninety days.

🪙 5️⃣ Financial Services Regulatory Authority — Crypto Rules
Abu Dhabi Global Market regulator set new supervisory rules for licensed virtual asset service providers operating in ADGM.
The framework hits crypto exchanges, wallet custodians, asset brokers, and OTC trading desks in the jurisdiction.
Licensed operators must perform full IT security reviews and update client disclosure files prior to upcoming regulatory audit cycles.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Middle East & Africa Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Monday 21 Sep 2026
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