{"id":67216,"date":"2026-06-08T14:58:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=67216"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:34:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:34:31","slug":"standard-chartered-receives-cma-approval-to-conduct-investment-management-and-fund-operation-activities-in-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2026\/06\/standard-chartered-receives-cma-approval-to-conduct-investment-management-and-fund-operation-activities-in-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Standard Chartered Receives CMA Approval to Conduct Investment Management and Fund Operation Activities in Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8 June 2026:<\/strong> Standard Chartered announced that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sc.com\/sa-capital-en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia<\/a> has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to conduct investment management and fund operation activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approval enhances the Bank\u2019s ability to provide investment management and fund operation services locally within the Kingdom, supporting the needs of institutional investment clients amid the continued growth of investor participation and the expanding activity of Saudi Arabia\u2019s financial markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development represents a further expansion of Standard Chartered\u2019s existing platform in Saudi Arabia and across the region, strengthening the Bank\u2019s ability to connect clients and investors in the Kingdom with investment opportunities across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, the United States, and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sarah Al-Khelaifi, Chief Executive Officer and Head of Capital Markets at Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia, said:<\/strong> The CMA approval marks an important milestone in Standard Chartered\u2019s expansion journey in Saudi Arabia and reflects our long-term commitment to supporting the development of the Kingdom\u2019s financial sector.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>She added:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia\u2019s financial market is evolving rapidly towards greater institutionalisation, sophistication, and connectivity with global markets. As the investor base expands, investment activity develops, and cross-border investment needs continue to grow, the expansion of our fund services capabilities strengthens our ability to support our clients and meet a wider range of their institutional investment needs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s financial markets continue to attract broader pools of local and international capital, driven by ongoing market reforms, increased investor participation, and growing demand for scalable platforms that provide institutional-grade services supported by a deep understanding of local market requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The continued development of the Kingdom\u2019s financial sector, under Saudi Vision 2030, is also contributing to deeper capital markets, a more diversified investor base, and greater participation from regional and international institutions across a wider range of asset classes and investment structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new CMA approval aligns with Standard Chartered\u2019s broader strategy to enhance its institutional and investment capabilities in high-growth markets, supporting clients and investors operating within an increasingly interconnected regional and international investment environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 8 June 2026: Standard Chartered announced that Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to conduct investment management and fund operation activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 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