Riyadh’s IPO Boom: Saudi Exchange Poised for International Investment
The CEO of the Saudi Exchange revealed that a wave of diverse and strong initial public offerings is on the horizon, thanks to new initiatives designed to attract global investors.
Confidence in Future Trajectory
Speaking at the Capital Market Forum in Hong Kong, Mohammed Al-Rumaih expressed confidence in the future of the Saudi Exchange, highlighting a healthy pipeline of IPOs across various sectors and cycles.
Initiatives to Attract International Investors
Al-Rumaih credited the Saudi Exchange’s new measures aimed at attracting international investors, such as Market Making and Single Stock Options. The exchange launched a market-making framework in 2022 to enhance liquidity and price efficiency.
Collaboration with Regulators
The CEO emphasized the close collaboration between the Saudi Exchange and the Capital Market Authority, focusing on technology and regulations to develop the capital market.
Hong Kong Partnership
Al-Rumaih highlighted Hong Kong as a valuable partner for the Saudi Exchange, connecting the Middle East with the East and providing opportunities for international investors.
Encouraging International Investors
Loai Bafaqeeh of SNB Capital discussed how Saudi Arabia is addressing key fundamentals to encourage international investors, including the introduction of Market Making.
Kingdom’s Investment Prospects
Ding Chen, CEO of CSOP Asset Management Limited, highlighted the Kingdom’s emergence as an investment prospect, emphasizing the importance of client education to showcase Saudi opportunities.
Saudi Exchange Growth
In 2023, the Saudi Exchange witnessed a surge in IPOs and listings, with various industries joining the Main Market and the Nomu Parallel Market. The exchange welcomed its 400th listing in April, underlining its growing prominence in the capital market.
Market Statistics
As of March 27, the Saudi Exchange had 216 securities listed on the Tadawul All Share Index, with 83 listings on the Nomu parallel market.