Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Chairperson of the Iraqi Securities Commission, Faisal al-Haimus, stated on Monday that the upcoming introduction of the commission’s 2026-2028 strategy aims to turn the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) into a prominent regional financial center.
Al-Haimus said in a statement that the new strategy focuses on thorough digital transformation, broadening investment instruments, increasing liquidity, attracting foreign investments, improving transparency, and safeguarding investor rights, Shafaq News reported.
The 2026-2028 strategy is consistent with the government’s efforts to modernize the economy and revitalize the country’s banking sector, according to al-Haimus.
The Iraqi Securities Commission will implement the strategy’s phases in accordance with precise timetables and in collaboration with local and international partners to achieve a qualitative improvement in the performance of the Iraqi financial market.
The Iraqi Securities Commission is an independent governmental agency that regulates the activities of registered securities markets, including the ISX.
The commission announced in October a comprehensive strategy to modernize the country’s capital market, asserting that the reforms are fundamental to achieving Iraq’s Economic Vision 2030.
Furthermore, the Iraqi government is dedicated to developing a transparent investment environment, with the ISX serving as a crucial engine for economic growth. This commitment entails updating both the legal and technical basis of the market.
