Middle East: Finance and Banking

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The Importance Of Issuing Temporary Certificates For Depositing Shares With Central Custody Companies
The capital market is undergoing continuous development toward greater regulation and digitization, ensuring transparency and the protection of the rights of market participants. One of the most prominent manifestations of this development is the shift from trading securities in physical form to a system of central registration and deposit, based on the electronic recording of ownership with companies specialized in central custody.
Egypt Finance
Mohamed Nasser Law Firm
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ADGM’s New Fund And Fund Manager Rules: Which Route Is Right For Global Sponsors And Institutional Capital?
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has introduced new regulatory routes for fund managers, including lighter frameworks for institutional-only managers and smaller private funds, while revising requirements for foreign managers. These changes present strategic choices for global sponsors and institutional investors in structuring regional investment platforms and determining optimal licensing pathways.
United Arab Emirates Finance
AO
A&O Shearman
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Publication Of Past Performance By Licensed Investment Professionals In Israel: New Draft ISA Directive Open For Public Comment Until September 4, 2026
The Israel Securities Authority has published a draft directive that would permit licensed investment professionals to publish past performance data for the first time, marking a significant shift from the current prohibition. The proposed framework establishes uniform methodologies for portfolio managers, investment advisers, and investment marketers to present historical returns across three risk levels, with strict requirements designed to prevent selective disclosure and ensure transparency.
Israel Finance
SC
Shibolet & Co.
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New Foreign Ownership Law In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive new framework governing foreign ownership of real estate through Royal Decree No. M/14, marking a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for international investors. This framework establishes detailed conditions, geographical zones, and registration requirements for non-Saudi individuals and entities seeking to acquire property rights in the Kingdom. The new regulations form part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to enhance foreign in
Saudi Arabia Real Estate
AO
A&O Shearman
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Tokenization’s New Rulebook: Why It Matters For Israelis In 2026
US regulators are establishing clearer frameworks for tokenization, moving beyond treating it as speculative crypto toward practical financial infrastructure redesign. Israeli clients need to understand how these regulatory developments will impact digital asset systems, focusing on buyer protections, compliance requirements, and operational reliability rather than simply adding token labels to existing assets.
Israel Finance
CL
Carter Ledyard & Milburn
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ADGM’s New Fund And Fund Manager Rules: Which Route Is Right For Global Sponsors And Institutional Capital?
The Abu Dhabi Global Market has introduced new regulatory routes for fund managers, including lighter frameworks for institutional-only managers and smaller private funds, while revising requirements for foreign managers. These changes present strategic choices for global sponsors and institutional investors in structuring regional investment platforms and determining optimal licensing pathways.
United Arab Emirates Finance
AO
A&O Shearman
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