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International Securities expands Tabadul access to Amman Stock Exchange
International Securities has expanded access to Jordan's Amman Stock Exchange through the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange's Tabadul platform, effective September 27, 2026. The move strengthens UAE-Jordan market connectivity as Tabadul now connects 11 exchanges representing over $1 trillion in combined
Saudi Arabia’s New CMA Chief Al-Sudairi Signals a New Phase of Market Reform in First Interview
Saudi Arabia's new CMA Chairman Mazen Al-Sudairi unveiled a comprehensive market reform agenda prioritizing fairness, IPO quality, liquidity, and investor participation.
Kuwait’s New Trading Fee Structure Arrives as the ETF Market Takes Shape
Boursa Kuwait's new trading fee structure takes effect October 4, 2026, unifying commissions at 15 basis points as Kuwait prepares for its first ETF listings under the recently approved regulatory framework.
ADX CEO Expects Up to Four More ETF Listings Before Year-End
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange plans to list three to four more ETFs before year-end 2026, expanding its already substantial product range. The exchange currently has 25 ETFs representing $6.2 billion in combined AUM.
Northern Trust Moves $33 Billion From Mutual Funds to ETFs
Northern Trust Asset Management is converting six established mutual funds holding $33 billion into exchange-traded funds during Q1 2027, more than doubling the firm's ETF assets. The largest conversion includes the $19.3 billion Northern Stock Index Fund becoming the Northern Trust MSCI US 500 ETF.
Turkey ETF Slides as Growth Outlook Weakens and Market Stress Returns
The iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (TUR) declines as the OECD cuts growth forecasts and raises inflation expectations.
KIM Gold ETF Sharia launches on IDX, giving investors a new route to gold exposure
PT Korea Investment Management Indonesia has launched KIM Gold ETF Sharia (XKGS) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, providing investors with a Sharia-compliant route to gold exposure through an exchange-traded structure with minimum 95% allocation to gold assets.
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ADX Joins SWIFT Network in Push for Deeper Global Market Access
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has joined the SWIFT network, enabling secure standardized financial messaging with global custodians and market participants to facilitate international capital access and improve cross-border trading efficiency.
OpenAI and Anthropic launch cheaper AI models: what GCC investors should watch.
OpenAI and Anthropic released cheaper AI models on September 22, cutting costs by 20-50% per task. GCC investors tracking AI-themed ETFs should monitor how these unit economics changes affect investment valuations.
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Anthropic's IPO timeline moves to November
Anthropic has pushed its IPO timeline to November 2026, with reports suggesting a $2 trillion valuation and up to $100 billion raise. Nvidia is reportedly in talks to join as an anchor investor with up to $10 billion.
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Lunate Launches Natural Resources Dividend ETF in Germany, With Abu Dhabi Listing to Follow
Lunate has launched the Boreas VettaFi Dividend Winners in Natural Resources UCITS ETF in Germany, focusing on dividend-paying energy and materials companies with a planned Abu Dhabi listing to follow.
QIA and J.P. Morgan Strike $20 Billion Deal as Qatar Deepens Global Asset-Management Ties
Qatar Investment Authority has signed a $20 billion strategic partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management, extending its rapid expansion of relationships with global managers. The deal combines $15 billion in customized global equity portfolios and $5 billion in private-markets financing.
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