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DFSA Fund Rule Review Could Make DIFC More Flexible for Asset Managers
he DFSA has opened its biggest review of DIFC fund rules

Turkish Lira Keeps Falling. Turkey ETFs Are Refusing to Follow
The Turkish lira is again sending investors a familiar warning signal.

CMA Clears Al Rajhi Capital’s Saudi Dividend ETF. The Second in a Month
Saudi ETFs have been expanding beyond plain-vanilla market exposure

Lunate Rebrands Entire ETF Platform, Marking the End of the Chimera ETF Brand
All Chimera ETFs to Become Lunate ETFs Effective July 1, 2026

Al Rajhi Capital Enters Saudi's ETF Market as CMA Approves Its First Shairah ETF
Saudi Arabia’s capital market is set for a major development that will help deepen further its ETF market

Wio and ADX Launch Digital Loans Against ADX-Listed Stocks and ETFs
Wio Bank and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange have launched a digital financing product allowing investors to borrow against eligible ADX-listed stocks and ETFs without selling them, keeping their investments intact while accessing liquidity.

Kuwait Regulator Approves ETF Framework for Boursa Kuwai
Boursa Kuwait has received CMA approval to introduce exchange-traded funds.

Egyptian Pound Rallies as Oil Shock Fears Fade
The Egyptian pound has strengthened 4% since Friday following the U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with lower oil prices improving Egypt's external position. The EGX 30 Index ETF offers investors a way to track Egypt's improving equities market amid currency stabilization.

Dubai Financial Market Crosses AED 1 Trillion Market Cap
Dubai Financial Market has crossed AED 1 trillion in market capitalization, marking a significant milestone for the regional exchange. The achievement reflects broad gains across real estate, financials, aviation, and consumer sectors.

PIF Extends Its Market-Building Strategy from ETFs to Private Credit
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is expanding its capital markets strategy by partnering with King Street Capital Management to anchor a new private credit fund focused on the MENA region, providing flexible financing alternatives outside traditional banking.

Saudi Asset Management Industry Surpasses $320 Billion
Net foreign investment in the Saudi market reached SR225.2 billion

OpenAI’s IPO Filing Signals a New Era for AI Investing
OpenAI has filed confidentially for a U.S. IPO targeting a September 2026 listing at a $852 billion to over $1 trillion valuation, marking a landmark moment for public market investors seeking direct access to frontier AI developers.
