Regulatory Alerts2025-11-26
Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) Regulations
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) issued Resolution No. 1 of 2008 to establish comprehensive regulations governing licensed financial markets, depositories, and supervised activities within the State. The framework mandates licensing requirements, control thresholds, conflict of interest management, and robust customer protection standards while empowering the Authority to issue bylaws, enforce compliance, and resolve disputes through specialized committees. It further establishes confidentiality obligations, public disclosure mechanisms, and international cooperation protocols to ensure market integrity, innovation, and alignment with global best practices.
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