ICMA Education & Training, and Saudi Arabia’s Financial Academy Launch Saudi Capital Markets Training Programme
29 July 2025 ICMA Education & Training and The Financial Academy launch a new flagship programme designed to build expertise in the capital markets of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative brings together ICMA’s globally recognised capital markets training with The Financial Academy’s national mandate to support the financial sector’s human capital development in line with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme.
Empowering Financial Professionals in the Region
Targeted at early to mid-career professionals from Saudi Arabia, the GCC and other interested international jurisdictions, the course is relevant to those working in investment banking, asset management, regulatory authorities, finance ministries, and market infrastructure institutions. It offers a valuable platform for cross-border knowledge sharing, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a regional financial hub.
Commenting on the launch, Bryan Pascoe, CEO of ICMA, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with the Financial Academy to support Saudi Arabia’s ambitious capital market transformation. This programme reflects ICMA’s commitment to combining global standards with local insights to build both institutional and human capacity for sustainable market growth.”
Mana bin Mohammed Al Khamsan, CEO of The Financial Academy, added: “At the Financial Academy, we are pleased to announce the launch of the “Professional Certificate in Introduction to Saudi Capital Markets,” in collaboration with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). This strategic partnership supports our mission to empower national talent and strengthen skills in the capital markets. The certificate offers a solid introduction to the structure of the Saudi capital market, key financial instruments—including equities, bonds, and sukuk—and the roles of major market participants. Through this collaboration, we reaffirm our commitment to international best practices and to advancing Saudi Vision 2030 by contributing to a more competitive and dynamic financial sector.”
Programme Details
The Saudi Capital Markets Training Programme covers the fundamentals of debt and equity markets, sukuk, sustainable finance, derivatives, securities financing, and market infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Combining global best practice with local market context, it aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving capital market ecosystem.
The programme will be delivered in English as livestreamed training in a virtual classroom and includes interactive sessions, real-world case studies and assessments. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a digital certificate recognising their foundational understanding of Saudi Arabian and international capital markets.
For more information and to register your interest visit the ICMA's website or the Financial Academy's website.
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