The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority published a recap of its participation in a series of International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) meetings held across October and November 2025, spanning IOSCO board, regional and emerging-markets committee work. Led by Board of Commissioners member Tariq Al‑Shehab, the delegation attended the IOSCO Board meeting in Madrid on 27–28 October 2025. It then took part in the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee meetings and general conference in Abu Dhabi on 11–12 November 2025, with sessions on market development, sustainable finance and crypto assets. Participation continued in Malta on 18–20 November 2025 at the Committee on Developing and Emerging Markets (GEMC) and the Malta Financial Services Authority general conference, which covered risks and financial stability in light of geopolitical developments, financial innovation, modern technologies and payment systems, and reviewed the GEMC action plan on market development and financial inclusion. A GEMC session also discussed the adoption or use of sustainability standards aimed at introducing International Sustainability Standards (ISSB) and establishing a mechanism to support implementation and capacity building in developing and emerging markets.
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Kuwait Capital Markets Authority participates in 2025 IOSCO meetings covering sustainable finance, crypto assets and ISSB implementation support
The Kuwait Capital Markets Authority attended IOSCO meetings from October to November 2025, focusing on market development, sustainable finance, and crypto assets. Led by Board member Tariq Al‑Shehab, the delegation participated in sessions in Madrid, Abu Dhabi, and Malta, addressing financial stability, innovation, and sustainability standards. Discussions included adopting ISSB standards and capacity-building mechanisms in developing markets.