The Oman Financial Services Authority held a symposium for securities firms, capital market institutions and issuers to explain the operational implications of the Executive Regulation of the Securities Law. The briefing advanced the implementation of the framework that took effect on July 27, 2026, focusing on licensing and prudential standards, investment funds, continuous supervision, disclosure and market conduct. The regulation sets activity-specific minimum capital and equity requirements and strengthens governance, compliance and controls over licensed activities. Firms must safeguard and segregate client funds and assets, while expanded reporting requirements cover financial performance, capital adequacy, compliance examinations and adherence to segregation rules. The framework also consolidates fund regulation, including real estate and Sharia-compliant funds, and strengthens immediate disclosure of material information, corrections to financial statements, responses to market rumours and oversight of insider transactions. Technical and legal questions raised during the symposium will help inform detailed rules that the authority plans to issue under the regulation.
Oman Financial Services Authority briefs market firms on new securities rules and implementation requirements
The Oman Financial Services Authority briefed securities firms, capital market institutions and issuers on implementing the new Executive Regulation of the Securities Law. The symposium covered licensing and capital standards, client asset segregation, investment funds, supervisory reporting, disclosure and insider controls. Participant questions will inform detailed rules to be issued subsequently.