Qatar Financial Market Authority was established under Law No. (33) year 2005 as amended by Decree Law No. (14) for the year 2007, as an independent authority for the capital markets in Qatar, and empowered to exercise regulatory oversight and enforcement over the Exchange and regulated businesses and professions in accordance with the provisions of the Law and regulations issued pursuant to it.

Key implication of the law

• QFMA is responsible before the Council of Ministers of enforcing the law and regulation
• All Regulated activities have to be licensed by QFMA
• All Regulated professions have to be authorized for by QFMA
• All issues of securities to be listed in the exchange have to be admitted to listing by QFMA
• QFMA is empowered to conduct investigation, on spot inspection whenever needed, and take on spot actions whenever necessary
• QFMA to cooperate with others international regulators

Key legislative tools (Rules & Regulations):

• Executive Regulation
• Listing & Disclosure requirements
• QFMA Rulebook for Business conduct
• Licensing & authorization rulebook
• Dispute settlement regulation
• Anti-Money Laundry regulation
• Registration, Clearing & Settlement rules
• Appeal Committee Rulebook