The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Arqaam Capital, a leading investment bank specialising in emerging and frontier markets, as part of its efforts to enhance market profile and support listed entities outline their value proposition effectively to local and global investors.

This strategic partnership aims to provide QSE-listed companies access to Arqaam Capital's research capabilities and institutional distribution network, further enhancing transparency and investor confidence in the Qatari capital market.

This collaboration marks a "significant" step towards strengthening Qatar's capital markets by fostering greater investor engagement and market depth. By providing comprehensive, high-quality research coverage, the QSE aims to empower listed companies with the tools to communicate their value proposition effectively to a broader audience.

The "Sponsored Research Project" is one of QSE’s key initiatives aligned with the third financial sector strategy. This initiative allows listed companies to gain coverage by reputable research firms, facilitating greater market visibility and informed investment decisions.

Under this MoU, Arqaam Capital will provide independent, high-quality equity research reports on sponsoring QSE-listed companies. These reports will be made available to institutional and retail investors, enabling them to understand better Qatari firms' financial performance, growth prospects, and strategic direction.

"This initiative aligns with our ongoing commitment to enhance market profile, transparency and accessibility for local and international investors. Sponsored research will help bridge the information gap, improve market efficiency, and attract investment into Qatar's capital markets," QSE acting chief executive officer Abdulaziz al-Emadi.

This partnership, according to him, is one of the several strategic collaborations that the QSE plans to pursue in supporting the listed companies and investors further.

"Arqaam Capital's research capabilities and extensive distribution reach will provide valuable insights to investors and broaden coverage of QSE-listed companies in global markets. Our focus will remain on delivering independent, data-driven, and objective research that supports investment decision-making," said Riad Meliti, its chief executive officer.

Arqaam Capital's independent research team will conduct a thorough, impartial analysis of covered companies while ensuring that the research conducted under this programme remains independent, objective, and free from influence and aligned with global best practices.

The QSE shall endeavour to introduce listed companies to Arqaam Capital, helping to improve research coverage, investor disclosure, and relations.
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