Saudi Regulator Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed Algorithmic Trading Rules

MT Newswires · 2d ago
12:42 AM EDT, 09/25/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority is seeking public feedback on draft regulatory provisions to control algorithmic trading, protect market integrity, improve system efficiency, and prevent potential market disruption. The proposed rules include mandating system testing before implementation, establishing and maintaining oversight of algorithmic trading, and setting a limit on the ratio of orders to executed trades, according to a Thursday release. The consultation period ends on Oct. 24.