Amman, April 19 (Petra) -- The Securities Depository Center (SDC) held its ordinary annual general assembly meeting on Sunday, chaired by Adib Haddad, Chairman of the Board. The meeting included the Board of Directors; CEO Sarah Tarawneh; representatives from the Jordan Securities Commission; and stakeholders from public shareholding companies, brokers, and custodians.
During the meeting, the general assembly approved the 2025 annual report, financial statements, and the external auditor’s report.
Haddad said the center continued implementing projects under its 2024–2026 strategy in line with Jordan’s economic modernization vision, contributing to the development of the capital market and strengthening its alignment with international standards and best practices.
Tarawneh reviewed the center’s operational performance for 2025, pointing to statistical indicators showing notable growth across activities. A total of 37,443 new investors were registered, bringing the overall number of investors to 718,962, including 653,712 Jordanians, 57,628 Arabs, and 7,622 foreign investors, reflecting a strong domestic investor base alongside regional and international participation.
She added that capital increases were registered for 22 public shareholding companies totaling 313 million shares, while 12 companies reduced their capital by 90 million shares. The center also recorded 57 new securities worth JD6.75 billion and retired 57 securities worth JD4.8 billion, resulting in a net increase of approximately JD1.95 billion.
The total number of securities registered with the center reached around 7.75 billion by the end of 2025, with a total value of nearly JD30 billion. Of these, 7.72 billion securities valued at JD29.9 billion were deposited, representing a deposit rate of about 99.6%, underscoring the efficiency and reliability of the financial market infrastructure. Ownership of approximately 1.2 billion shares worth JD2.14 billion was transferred through 830,364 transactions, reflecting broad activity and a diversified investor base.
Regarding settlement operations, total receipts and payments processed through the settlement account at the Central Bank of Jordan amounted to around JD999 million, while guarantees of the settlement guarantee fund stood at JD8.9 million, indicating an efficient settlement system and low risk levels. Inheritance-related transfers totaled 17,254 transactions worth JD79.8 million, while family transfers reached 3,985 transactions worth JD23.5 million. Additionally, 6,518 transfers of non-traded securities and other transfers were recorded with a value of approximately JD243 million, bringing the total value of such transfers to more than JD346 million.
As part of efforts to enhance technical capabilities and infrastructure, the SDC upgraded its firewall systems under an information security development project to align with national and international standards, strengthening cybersecurity and business continuity. Systems related to payment networks (SWIFT and VPN) were also updated in line with Central Bank requirements, improving system readiness and reducing operational risks associated with financial data transfers.
On the governance front, the center achieved notable milestones reflecting its commitment to transparency and accountability. It ranked third among public institutions on the National Integrity Index, recorded a 98% compliance and service quality rate under the mystery shopper program, and maintained an A+ rating from Thomas Murray, indicating low operational risk and strong institutional efficiency.
The SDC also strengthened its regional and international presence through its membership on the board of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) and by joining the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) as an affiliate member and part of its consultative committee, facilitating knowledge exchange and the adoption of international best practices.
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