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QFMA Regulations
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority establishes the foundational legal framework for its regulatory powers, defining key terms such as 'Close Links' (involving 20% voting rights thresholds) and 'Regulated Activities'. The document mandates licensing for financial market activities, outlines the Authority's rule-making powers regarding listing, conduct, and resources, and imposes strict confidentiality obligations on the Authority and its agents. It further sets out procedures for public consultation, dispute settlement, and cooperation with overseas regulators, with the regulations becoming effective upon issuance in April 2008.
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