Jordan Securities Commission Participates in the Global “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” Initiative

The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) participated in the global “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” initiative organized by the Amman Stock Exchange, in celebration of International Women’s Day, alongside more than 110 stock exchanges worldwide participating in this global campaign.

The initiative is organized in cooperation with UN Women, the United Nations Global Compact, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, and aims to highlight the role of financial markets and the private sector in advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.

The event was attended by Chairman Mr. Emad Abu Haltam, Chairman of the Jordan Securities Commission, and Commissioner Mrs. Razan Al-Shafei, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to promoting gender equality and strengthening women’s participation in capital markets.

Also attending the event were the CEO of the Amman Stock Exchange, the organizer and host of the event, Mr. Mazen Al-Wathaifi, and the CEO of the Securities Depository Center, Ms. Sarah Al-Tarawneh., Mr. Jamal Fariz, Chairman of the Jordan Network for the United Nations Global Compact, and Mr. Nicholas Burnett, UN Women Representative in Jordan.

Chairman Abu Haltam emphasized that women represent a fundamental and influential pillar of our societies and play a pivotal role in advancing social progress and economic development. Their contributions extend across all sectors, and their active participation strengthens the foundations of a balanced and productive society.

He also expressed pride in seeing women holding important leadership positions across Jordan’s capital market institutions. A female member serves on the Commission’s Board of Commissioners while also undertaking executive responsibilities, and the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Securities Depository Center is also held by a woman. In addition, women hold numerous leadership and managerial roles across the three capital market institutions, reflecting their growing role in strengthening Jordan’s financial sector.

Chairman Abu Haltam added that increasing women’s participation in capital markets, whether as professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, or leaders, contributes to stronger institutions and supports sustainable economic growth.

He noted that the Jordan Securities Commission is currently working on launching Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) guidelines, which will include considerations related to diversity, including diversity in the membership of boards of directors, as part of broader efforts to promote inclusive and well-governed institutions.