Regulations
Regulatory developments affecting ETFs and fund management.
Dubai Residential REIT Joins FTSE EPRA Nareit Emerging Index
Dubai Residential REIT has been included in the FTSE EPRA Nareit Emerging Index, marking a significant milestone for Dubai's listed real estate market and increasing visibility among global institutional investors.
Boursa Kuwait Moves Closer to ETF Launch After CMA Approval
Boursa Kuwait has received CMA approval to introduce exchange-traded funds, completing regulatory requirements for ETF listing and trading. The launch represents the second major product milestone under Kuwait's Market Development Program.
Nasdaq rewrites its rulebook for share-class of mutual funds and the potential next wave of ETFs is coming
Nasdaq's regulatory filing enables mutual funds to issue ETF shares off the same portfolio, potentially unlocking $20 trillion in US mutual fund assets for exchange trading. This structural innovation offers tax efficiency benefits and expanded US equity access for GCC investors.
Two new ETFs approved for cross-listing on ADX as KWIN and AGIX prepare to launch
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has approved KWIN and AGIX ETFs for cross-listing, allowing GCC investors direct access to these instruments on a local exchange without international brokers.
SCA Changes its Name to CMA – What is in store for ETFs?
Explore the implications of the UAE's transition from SCA to CMA and its impact on capital markets and regulatory architecture.
Tadawul tightens the plumbing for ETFs with a new market-making framework
Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) has launched a new ETF Market Making Framework designed to tighten bid-ask spreads, improve liquidity, and enhance secondary-market trading efficiency. The framework introduces three obligation tiers with 100% trading-fee rebates for compliant market makers.
Saudi Arabia Fully Opens Its Capital Market to Foreign Investors
Saudi Arabia has taken a decisive step in the evolution of its capital markets, fully opening the Saudi stock market to all categories of foreign investors for the first time. Effective Sunday, February 1, overseas institutions, funds, and eligible entities can now invest directly in shares listed on the main market, the Tadawul All Share […]
ADX approves first KraneShares’ US-listed ETFs for local trading on Dec 10
Explore the exciting development of Kweb KRBN as US-listed ETFs gain approval for cross-listing on ADX in the UAE.
In a historic event, KraneShares KWEB and KRBN ETFs were approved today
Discover the significance of KRBN KWEB on ADX as the first US-domiciled ETFs cross-list in UAE capital markets.
Will New ETF Rules Finally Retire Mutual Funds and Supercharge Crypto?
Learn about new crypto regulations ETF and their significant impact on digital asset investing and market dynamics in 2025.
Compliance Carbon Goes On-Chain With New Tradable Token
Explore the tokenized carbon credit ETF launched by KraneShares and Maseer Finance, backed by California Carbon Allowances.
California Extends Carbon Market to 2045, Reinforcing Global Pricing Momentum
California extends its carbon market to 2045, reinforcing global carbon pricing momentum and boosting ETFs like KCCA, KRBN, and KEUA.
