The Oman Financial Services Authority published an update on its meeting with an International Monetary Fund delegation during the IMF’s 2026 Article IV consultation visit to Oman. The discussions focused on financial market and insurance sector conditions, including the impact of regional geopolitical developments and the measures being taken to strengthen financial stability and improve readiness for potential risks. The meeting also covered efforts to deepen Oman’s financial markets, with emphasis on developing debt markets, improving liquidity, expanding the local and foreign investor base, diversifying financing and investment instruments, and upgrading market infrastructure. In addition, the two sides reviewed Gulf financial market integration, sustainable finance initiatives including adoption of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, regulatory and legislative work for green and sustainable financial instruments, and developments in foreign investment and initial public offerings in Oman’s capital market.
Oman Financial Services Authority2026-06-11
Oman Financial Services Authority reviews financial stability, market development and sustainable finance with IMF
The Oman Financial Services Authority said its meeting with the International Monetary Fund during the IMF’s 2026 Article IV visit covered financial stability, market risks and insurance sector readiness. Discussions also addressed debt market development, liquidity, investor base expansion, sustainable finance including IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, and foreign investment and IPO developments in Oman’s capital market.