# Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) Authorised Persons Framework

> Government agency in Saudi Arabia responsible for regulating the Saudi capital market, issuing securities licenses, and supervising the Tadawul exchange.

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Last updated: 2026-10-18T13:41:50.410Z

## Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) Authorised Persons Framework (CMA-KSA)

- Type: license
- Jurisdiction: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Regulatory body: Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) Authorised Persons Framework
- Wikidata: Not supplied

Government agency in Saudi Arabia responsible for regulating the Saudi capital market, issuing securities licenses, and supervising the Tadawul exchange.

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| category | Emerging Corridors |
| coverageDesk | World Firm Ledger |
| regulatoryBody | Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) Authorised Persons Framework |
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