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The new UK prospectus regime is due to come into force, together with changes to the UK product governance regime, on 19 January 2026 (including a desire to promote retail participation) – with the new CCI regime expected to replace the UK PRIIPs regime on 6 April 2026. Meanwhile, the Listing Act review of the EU prospectus regime Level 2 provisions is now at an advanced stage stage (with a Commission consultation anticipated in the first quarter of 2026) and the Retail Investment Strategy review of the EU MiFID investor protection and PRIIPS regime Level 1 provisions may be reaching the final stages of trilogue negotiations. The EU’s new Savings and Investment Union project is also emerging, with any potential implications for the primary bond markets remaining to be seen.
The ICMA MENAT Primary Market Forum brings together senior public- and private-sector leaders, issuers, investors, intermediaries, and policymakers to examine the rapidly evolving dynamics of primary markets across the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT). As the region continues to experience strong issuance momentum, expanding market depth and a growing global footprint, this Forum serves as a platform to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping its next phase of development.