Capital Market Authority · Public Consultation · Enhancing Corporate Governance and Investor Protection · 2026
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The Capital Market Authority (CMA) put forward a draft of regulatory provisions related to enhancing corporate governance and investor protection for public consultation on October 29, 2026.
At a glance
- Issuing authority
- Capital Market Authority (CMA)
- Consultation closes
- November 28, 2026
- Scope
- A public consultation from the Capital Market Authority covering a draft of regulatory provisions to strengthen governance in listed companies and protect investors, within the trade, economy and investment sector.
What it requires
| Who | Obligation | By when |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Market Authority (CMA) | Put forward the draft regulatory provisions on enhancing corporate governance and investor protection for public consultation, covering general assemblies, board membership nominations, companies with accumulated losses of 50% or more of capital, and related-party transactions. | October 29, 2026 |
| Listed companies and their boards of directors | Subject to developed provisions on the effectiveness and responsibilities of boards of directors, nomination controls for board membership, treatment of companies with accumulated losses of 50% or more of capital, and related-party transactions. | — |
| Shareholders of listed companies | Stand to gain from strengthened participation in decisions concerning the companies in which they invest, alongside higher standards of transparency, accountability and protection of their interests. | — |
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What draft regulatory provisions did the Capital Market Authority put forward?
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) put forward the draft regulatory provisions related to enhancing corporate governance and investor protection for public consultation on October 29, 2026, within the trade, economy and investment sector.
What provisions does the draft develop regarding general assemblies and board membership nominations?
The draft develops the regulatory provisions related to general assemblies of listed companies and nominations for membership on their boards of directors, strengthening the effectiveness of these boards and their responsibilities toward the companies and their shareholders.
How does the draft address companies whose accumulated losses reach 50% or more of their capital?
The draft develops the regulatory provisions for listed companies whose accumulated losses amount to 50% or more of their capital, alongside developing the provisions related to related-party transactions.
What does the draft aim to achieve for corporate governance and investor protection?
The draft aims to enhance corporate governance practices in listed companies, strengthen the effectiveness and responsibilities of their boards of directors, and promote shareholder participation in decisions concerning the companies in which they invest, as well as enhance transparency and accountability and protect the interests of companies and their shareholders.
Frequently asked questions
Which authority put forward the draft provisions on corporate governance and investor protection?
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) put forward this draft for public consultation on October 29, 2026.
Which companies does the draft's provision on accumulated losses target?
The draft targets listed companies whose accumulated losses amount to 50% or more of their capital, with developed regulatory provisions addressing them.
What other areas does the draft cover besides general assemblies and board membership nominations?
The draft also covers related-party transactions, alongside strengthening shareholder participation in decisions concerning the companies in which they invest.
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