The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) and Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) participated in a World Economic Forum Davos 2026 panel titled “Unlocking opportunities in Qatar’s Evolving Capital Markets,” highlighting ongoing efforts to develop Qatar’s capital markets through stronger governance and disclosure, deeper liquidity, and a broader set of investment products supported by upgraded market infrastructure. QFMA’s Chief Executive Officer set out its strategy derived from the Third Financial Sector Strategy, including expanding products and services, improving market efficiency through a sustainable operating model, enabling cross-border capital flows, developing digital financial-market infrastructure, integrating sustainability and environmental, social, and governance standards, and building a more informed investor base. QSE’s Chief Executive Officer described a comprehensive transformation focused on enhancing liquidity, improving investor access, expanding products including debt instruments and ESG-aligned offerings, and strengthening international connectivity, with both institutions underscoring close coordination to support market growth within clear regulatory frameworks and investor protection.
Qatar Financial Markets Authority 2026-01-21
Qatar Financial Markets Authority and Qatar Stock Exchange outline capital market development priorities at Davos 2026
The Qatar Financial Markets Authority and Qatar Stock Exchange joined a World Economic Forum Davos 2026 panel to discuss enhancing Qatar's capital markets via governance, liquidity, and investment products. The QFMA detailed strategies from the Third Financial Sector Strategy, focusing on market efficiency, cross-border capital flows, and digital infrastructure. The QSE highlighted a transformation to boost liquidity, investor access, and ESG-aligned offerings, emphasizing coordinated efforts for market growth and investor protection.