2025-10-30

Requirements for Licensing Foreign Brokerage Firms to Trade on the Iraq Stock Exchange via the Tabadul Platform

The Iraq Stock Exchange mandates that foreign brokerage firms satisfy thirteen specific regulatory, financial, and operational requirements to obtain a license for trading via the Tabadul platform. Applicants must submit comprehensive documentation, including home regulator approvals, internal control manuals, and proof of compliance with anti-money laundering and corporate laws. The process requires formal declarations regarding data security, risk management, and liability limitations, alongside the allocation of collateral and the designation of authorized trading users.

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