Jordan Securities Commission


The Jordan Securities Commission is a public institution with financial and administrative autonomy in Jordan

History

The Jordan Securities Commission was established in 1997 as a public institution with financial and administrative autonomy to develop, regulate and monitor Jordan’s capital market to maintain a sound investment environment and protect investors. The JSC is entrusted with developing the capital market in accordance with international standards to secure fairness, safety and attract domestic and foreign investors.
In order to ensure fairness, sovereignty and proper administration of the rule of law, the JSC continuously enforces the Securities Law and its related regulations. It regulates, monitors, and supervises the business operations of the Amman Stock Exchange, the Securities Depository Center, financial services companies, public shareholding companies, investment funds and certified financial professionals. Furthermore, the JSC is committed to securing investor protection and market development and to enforcing disclosure of information regulations pertaining to the securities market.

Mission, vision and objectives

Vision

To upgrade the national capital market, to have a fair, transparent and efficient attractive environment to investment.

Mission

To regulate, monitor and develop the capital market in issues related to disclosure, financial services activities and dealing in securities to enhance trust in the national economy, encourage investment, protect investors and upgrade legislations continuously, as well technical developments according to recent standards and international best practices.

Objectives