Match by selecting the appropriate word T+3 Choose... IPO Choose... on Control of insider trading None of these Encourage savings RTGS MSM Index with 30 Shares CBO Dividend processing MCD Transfer of ownership of shares Choose... 0 Trading in Bonds Choose... Licensing public joint stock companies Choose... MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET Muscat Securities Market (MSM) was established as public institution with legal entity based in Muscat. It seeks to encourage saving disseminating investment awareness and protect investors. It also endeavors to create the climate conducive for the mutual interest of investors and the national economy MSM allows trading in Public joint stock companies, government bonds, corporate bonds, investment funds as well as financial instruments approved by MSM. In order to achieve such objectives, MSM undertakes the following Developing methods and measures related to dealing in securities ensuring sound transactions and the protection of market participants. Raising investment awareness through interaction with market participants, educational and economic institutions for the benefit of the economic development process. Creating professional working environment and establishing the principal of professional conduct among market participants Deepening the market through encouraging new listing and diversifying investment instruments MARKET TRADING SYSTEM: MSM operates on Atos Euronext Market Solutions (AEMS) from NYSE which is the most modern stock exchange systems in the world using the NSC V800, since 2006 and in the July of year 2011 the system will be upgraded to NSC 1900. The implementation of NSC allows MSM to pursue its long-term goals of attracting new liquidity, increasing volume, enabling multiple markets and expanding its product range. The world-class AEMS solutions improve MSM's strategie position, not only within the Middle East but internationally. The introduction of E-Trading system in 2007 means that investors make purchasing and selling orders through the internet themselves. MARKET SURVEILLANCE: The surveillance function within Muscat Securities Market (including enforcement of rules and the formal listing process) at large extent is responsible for upholding the market's confidence in the exchange by performing a credible, professional and integrated surveillance with MSM support by special surveillance system. MSM works closely with CMA on surveillance matters and monitoring the market trading activities to detect possible market manipulation or insider trading MSM 30 index: MSM30 Index comprises three sub indices representing the three sectors: Banking & Investment, Industry and services & Insurance MSM 30 index: MSM30 Index comprises three sub indices representing the three sectors: Banking & Investment, Industry and services & Insurance. The main objective of the MSM 30 Index is to track the trends of the listed shares objectively and to benchmark individual and institutional investors to gauge the trend of their investment path. Ideally a change in the price of an index represents proportional change in the stocks include in the index Muscat Clearing & Depository Company S.A.O.C (MCD) Sole provider (Depository), in the sultanate of the services of registration and book-entry transfer of securities ownership. In addition, MCD performs the clearing and settlement functions for all the financial instruments listed and traded in Muscat Securities Market (MSM). MCD is engaged in following activities for the capital market in Sultanate of Oman: Maintain records of the investors in joint stock companies, corporate bonds, the government bonds listed in Muscat Securities Market. Issue folio numbers to the prospective investors to deal in the financial instruments and maintains their data. Manage clearing and settlement and ensures completion of all transactions that are executed by brokers on MSM. Manage transfer of ownership based on daily dealings among various capital market players. Facilitate execution of pledge and lien transactions on the securities for the banks and local legal authorities. Control and manage ownership percentage in accordance with local rules and regulation Manage the issuance of ISIN numbering for all instruments eligible to be held in the Depository Management of Corporate Actions and other activities that include the following: - Facilitate management of IPO's on behalf of issue manager - Right issue or capital increase Management. - Split & Reverse split management. - Dividend processing and optional dividend distribution facilities. -- Manage subscription and redemption of Mutual funds. Capital Markets Authority (CMA) CMA Role and Responsibilities Organizing, licensing and monitoring the issuance and trading of securities. Supervising Muscat Securities Market (MSM). Supervising Muscat Clearing & Depository Company (MDSRC) Licensing. Supervising and Regulation of: - Public joint stock companies - Insurance companies, brokers and agents - Credit rating agencies Developing capital market and insurance sectors through research and legislation according to the best international practices. Enforcement of the laws under its jurisdiction. CMA objectives: Upgrading the efficiency of the capital market and insurance sector. Protecting investors, market participants and insurance policyholders. Enhancing and developing investment environment Upgrading the efficiency of human resources working in the capital market and insurance sectors. Ensuring development and integration of financial sectors in the country in line with the latest international developments Establishing the principles of professional conduct and self regulation Enhancing investment and insurance awareness FOR INVESTORS: HOW TO TRADE? For Investors, trading on MSM listed companies is a matter of contacting a registered broker. Once trades have been executed, then settlement is on a trade today and settle in three business days basis, also known as the T+3 settlement cycle. All trading in MSM is done by electronic means through MSM floor or through the brokerage offices. Orders can be placed with brokers during normal office hours, but that execution of traders takes place during trading hours only. TRADING HOURS: SUNDAY TO THURSDAY BETWEEN: 10:00 AM TO 01:00 PM he 1 Doll 1100 Match by selecting the appropriate word T+3 Choose... IPO Choose... on Control of insider trading None of these Encourage savings RTGS MSM Index with 30 Shares CBO Dividend processing MCD Transfer of ownership of shares Choose... 0 Trading in Bonds Choose... Licensing public joint stock companies Choose... MUSCAT SECURITIES MARKET Muscat Securities Market (MSM) was established as public institution with legal entity based in Muscat. It seeks to encourage saving disseminating investment awareness and protect investors. It also endeavors to create the climate conducive for the mutual interest of investors and the national economy MSM allows trading in Public joint stock companies, government bonds, corporate bonds, investment funds as well as financial instruments approved by MSM. In order to achieve such objectives, MSM undertakes the following Developing methods and measures related to dealing in securities ensuring sound transactions and the protection of market participants. Raising investment awareness through interaction with market participants, educational and economic institutions for the benefit of the economic development process. Creating professional working environment and establishing the principal of professional conduct among market participants Deepening the market through encouraging new listing and diversifying investment instruments MARKET TRADING SYSTEM: MSM operates on Atos Euronext Market Solutions (AEMS) from NYSE which is the most modern stock exchange systems in the world using the NSC V800, since 2006 and in the July of year 2011 the system will be upgraded to NSC 1900. The implementation of NSC allows MSM to pursue its long-term goals of attracting new liquidity, increasing volume, enabling multiple markets and expanding its product range. The world-class AEMS solutions improve MSM's strategie position, not only within the Middle East but internationally. The introduction of E-Trading system in 2007 means that investors make purchasing and selling orders through the internet themselves. MARKET SURVEILLANCE: The surveillance function within Muscat Securities Market (including enforcement of rules and the formal listing process) at large extent is responsible for upholding the market's confidence in the exchange by performing a credible, professional and integrated surveillance with MSM support by special surveillance system. MSM works closely with CMA on surveillance matters and monitoring the market trading activities to detect possible market manipulation or insider trading MSM 30 index: MSM30 Index comprises three sub indices representing the three sectors: Banking & Investment, Industry and services & Insurance MSM 30 index: MSM30 Index comprises three sub indices representing the three sectors: Banking & Investment, Industry and services & Insurance. The main objective of the MSM 30 Index is to track the trends of the listed shares objectively and to benchmark individual and institutional investors to gauge the trend of their investment path. Ideally a change in the price of an index represents proportional change in the stocks include in the index Muscat Clearing & Depository Company S.A.O.C (MCD) Sole provider (Depository), in the sultanate of the services of registration and book-entry transfer of securities ownership. In addition, MCD performs the clearing and settlement functions for all the financial instruments listed and traded in Muscat Securities Market (MSM). MCD is engaged in following activities for the capital market in Sultanate of Oman: Maintain records of the investors in joint stock companies, corporate bonds, the government bonds listed in Muscat Securities Market. Issue folio numbers to the prospective investors to deal in the financial instruments and maintains their data. Manage clearing and settlement and ensures completion of all transactions that are executed by brokers on MSM. Manage transfer of ownership based on daily dealings among various capital market players. Facilitate execution of pledge and lien transactions on the securities for the banks and local legal authorities. Control and manage ownership percentage in accordance with local rules and regulation Manage the issuance of ISIN numbering for all instruments eligible to be held in the Depository Management of Corporate Actions and other activities that include the following: - Facilitate management of IPO's on behalf of issue manager - Right issue or capital increase Management. - Split & Reverse split management. - Dividend processing and optional dividend distribution facilities. -- Manage subscription and redemption of Mutual funds. Capital Markets Authority (CMA) CMA Role and Responsibilities Organizing, licensing and monitoring the issuance and trading of securities. Supervising Muscat Securities Market (MSM). Supervising Muscat Clearing & Depository Company (MDSRC) Licensing. Supervising and Regulation of: - Public joint stock companies - Insurance companies, brokers and agents - Credit rating agencies Developing capital market and insurance sectors through research and legislation according to the best international practices. Enforcement of the laws under its jurisdiction. CMA objectives: Upgrading the efficiency of the capital market and insurance sector. Protecting investors, market participants and insurance policyholders. Enhancing and developing investment environment Upgrading the efficiency of human resources working in the capital market and insurance sectors. Ensuring development and integration of financial sectors in the country in line with the latest international developments Establishing the principles of professional conduct and self regulation Enhancing investment and insurance awareness FOR INVESTORS: HOW TO TRADE? For Investors, trading on MSM listed companies is a matter of contacting a registered broker. Once trades have been executed, then settlement is on a trade today and settle in three business days basis, also known as the T+3 settlement cycle. All trading in MSM is done by electronic means through MSM floor or through the brokerage offices. Orders can be placed with brokers during normal office hours, but that execution of traders takes place during trading hours only. TRADING HOURS: SUNDAY TO THURSDAY BETWEEN: 10:00 AM TO 01:00 PM he 1 Doll 1100