-
- englishالعربية
SNB Capital Launches Market Access Services, Further Enabling Foreign Access to Saudi Capital Market
SNB Capital has launched its Market Access Services enabling foreign financial institutions to provide custody and trading access to their clients on the Saudi Exchange. The platform leverages the significant regulatory update published by the Capital Market Authority (CMA), opening the Saudi Exchange’s Main Market to all categories of foreign investors, effective 1 February 2026.
SNB Capital’s Market Access Services are available to eligible foreign financial institutions, providing a one-stop solution to enable account opening, funding, custody, and trading for their clients on the Saudi Exchange while supporting decision making through a wide, comprehensive research coverage of the Saudi market. The solution provides multiple options for institutions to connect and trade including co-located FIX order routing, API based integrations and institutional grade technology systems.
SNB Capital has worked with multiple global financial institutions, brokerage firms, and technology solutions since 2019 to provide their clients access to the Saudi Exchange within the previous QFI and foreign investors regulatory framework. This included a landmark agreement with Interactive Brokers (IBKR) to enable access to the Saudi Exchange in October 2024, amongst other market leading partnerships.
“The launch of our Market Access Services is a key milestone in the evolution of services SNB Capital provides to global institutions and their end clients. We have already enabled access for over 160,000 investors including retail, institutions and corporates; and will continue to forge more partnerships with financial institutions to provide access to Saudi capital markets for a wider global investor base,” said SNB Capital’s Head of Securities Jalal Faruki.
Related Video:
Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Launches the “Namaa” Endowment Fund and Appoints SNB Capital as Fund Manager
The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has launched the “Namaa” Endowment Fund, an investment fund offered through a public offering and compliant with Sharia standards, with its units endowed to support nonprofit entities operating across the Kingdom’s environment, water, and agriculture ecosystem.
SNB Capital has been appointed as the fund manager, in a step that reinforces its pivotal role in developing the endowment sector by contributing to its transformation into a sustainable investment model.
The launch of the “Namaa” Endowment Fund aligns with the objectives of Vision 2030, as it aims to increase the contribution of the nonprofit sector to GDP and support the sustainability of the environment, water, and agriculture ecosystem. It also aims to channel capital toward environmental and developmental projects with measurable impact by preserving the endowment’s capital and reinvesting its returns.
This initiative reflects SNB Capital’s commitment to advancing the endowment sector through modern financial management tools that improve efficiency, reinforce economic impact, and deliver sustainable value in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
SNB Capital and Investcorp Announce Strategic Partnership
SNB Capital announces a strategic partnership with Investcorp Saudi Arabia Financial Investments Company (Investcorp), focused on cooperation across asset management, investment banking, and wealth management.
The partnership brings together SNB Capital’s strong investment banking expertise and capabilities in fund structuring and development with Investcorp’s global investment platform and deep experience across alternative asset classes.
The aim of the collaboration is to originate and capitalize on investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia and internationally, spanning private equity, real assets, and credit.
SNB Capital’s partnership with Investcorp allows the group to access compelling opportunities in priority sectors, support capital formation, and contribute meaningfully to the Kingdom’s ongoing economic transformation.
As Saudi Arabia’s growth accelerates, sectors such as technology, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure are experiencing rapid expansion, creating compelling opportunities for strategic capital deployment that support long-term economic diversification, resilience, and global competitiveness.
Leveraging deep local market expertise, strong regulatory engagement, and a proven track record of structuring and executing landmark transactions, SNB Capital supports the advancement of Saudi Arabia’s capital markets, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.
