Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority (CMA) published a study, “Assessment of Compensation Opportunities for Affected Parties in the Capital Market”, reviewing how investors and other affected parties can pursue compensation as compensations linked to punitive decisions for violations of the Capital Market Law and related regulations have become more frequent. The study analyses complaints and feedback received by the CMA and incorporates input from specialists and law firms with experience in cases before the Committee for Resolution of Securities Disputes to identify gaps in compensation methods and in the mechanisms for handling complaints and securities disputes. The CMA reports that it has analysed the findings, identified areas requiring development, and is taking measures to facilitate compensation avenues in a more systematic and organised manner. The work is positioned within the CMA’s 2024–2026 strategic plan pillar on protecting investors’ rights, which includes initiatives to streamline compensation pathways, develop procedures for class action suits to support access to private rights, reduce the time between detecting violations and compensating affected parties, and monitor outcomes such as the success rate of compensation claims before the Committee for Resolution of Securities Disputes.

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