CMA Pays 20,000+ Investors for Al Kathiri, Anaam Violations

The Capital Market Authority has compensated more than 20,000 investors harmed by market violations tied to shares of Al Kathiri Holding and Anaam International Holding, the regulator said in a statement.

Payments covered losses from manipulative trading and disclosure failures linked to the two companies, the CMA said. The compensation program, which the regulator described as the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia, resolved claims from investors who bought shares during the period when the violations occurred.

The CMA did not disclose the total payout amount or name the individuals or entities found responsible for the violations. The regulator said it identified the affected investors through a review of trading records and account data.

Al Kathiri Holding and Anaam International Holding shares have been under regulatory scrutiny since the CMA opened investigations into suspected market abuse. The compensation marks the conclusion of that enforcement track for retail investors, though the regulator said it continues to monitor both companies for compliance.

Investors who believe they were affected but have not received payment can submit claims through the CMA's investor protection portal, the statement said.