Arab News, 7 August 2025: Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange has unveiled draft amendments to broaden access to its Parallel Market, with proposed changes now open for public consultation until 19 August 2025.

The reforms focus on redefining qualified investor criteria and adjusting listing requirements for the Parallel Market. Key changes include potentially reducing the minimum securities market activity requirement for individual investors from SR40 million to SR30 million, while maintaining the SR5 million net worth threshold.

Under the proposed rules, qualified investors would encompass capital market institutions, investment funds, Gulf Cooperation Council companies, qualified foreign financial institutions, and eligible high-net-worth individuals.

The draft also suggests lowering the minimum market value requirements for public listings. Companies seeking to list would need either SR30 million in publicly held shares or 20 percent of the share class, whichever is less. Initial public offerings would require a minimum expected market value of SR10 million, while direct listings would need SR100 million.

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