ZAWYA: Boursa Kuwait to launch bonds and sukuk platform following CMA decision

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Kuwait City: Boursa Kuwait welcomed the Capital Markets Authority (CMA)’s approval of its proposed rule amendments, alongside the issuance of Resolution No. 38 of 2026 establishing a comprehensive regulatory and legislative framework for bonds and sukuk. The move also includes amendments to the Executive Bylaws of Law No. 7 of 2010.Boursa Kuwait also issued Resolution No. 1 of 2026, amending its rulebook to incorporate provisions specific to bonds and sukuk. Together, these measures represent a significant addition to the Kuwaiti capital market and constitute a pivotal step toward developing its investment environment and diversifying its instruments in line with international best practices.“We are pleased to announce the completion of full operational and technical readiness for this phase, as system tests conducted by Boursa Kuwait and the capital market apparatus have delivered successful results, confirming the trading infrastructure’s readiness,” said Boursa Kuwait Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mohammad Saud Al-Osaimi.“Boursa Kuwait is now fully equipped to receive listing applications and operate the bonds and sukuk trading platform, with instruments to be listed upon meeting the applicable regulatory requirements,” he added.Al-Osaimi also noted that investor confidence in Kuwait’s capital market is a trust the exchange is committed to upholding, adding, “What sets this phase apart is the introduction of new investment instruments at a time when the region is facing exceptional geopolitical challenges. This reflects the depth of investor confidence in the national economy of Kuwait and its capital market, underscoring the apparatus’s commitment to continued development despite these conditions.”“We would also like to reassure all market participants that trading systems are operating at full efficiency, and that Boursa Kuwait is distinguished by a robust operational infrastructure that provides investors with the tools and environment needed to manage their portfolios with confidence,” he said.An integrated legislative framework covering the full cycle of the platformResolution 38 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework that covers the full lifecycle of bonds and sukuk in the Kuwaiti capital market, from listing and daily trading through to early redemption or maturity.The new framework governs the listing of both domestic and foreign issuan...

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