Jordan Securities Commission and Integrity & Anti-Corruption Commission sign a memorandum of understanding to Combat Financial Crime

On Tuesday, the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC), H.E. Mr. Emad Abu Haltam, and the Chairman of the Board of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (JIACC), H.E. Dr. Muhannad Hijazi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of members of both commissions’ Boards and senior staff.
The MoU aims to enhance cooperation and coordination in combating corruption, economic and financial crimes, and preventing their occurrence. It also seeks to raise awareness of corruption risks, promote the implementation of national integrity standards and compliance policies, prevent conflicts of interest in public shareholding companies, and strengthen the application of corporate governance standards.
The memorandum focuses on strengthening cooperation in the exchange of information available within the databases of both commissions, reporting suspected corruption cases and violations, and providing joint training in investigation and inquiry related to corporate crimes under the JSC’s supervision. This will be achieved through enhanced technical and technological collaboration, the exchange of expertise and consultations, and the conduct of joint studies to further strengthen the national integrity framework.
H.E. Mr. Abu Haltam emphasized the JSC’s commitment to adopting and keeping pace with international best practices to ensure a transparent, fair, and corruption-resilient investment environment. He noted that this contributes to achieving the highest levels of investor protection and safeguarding the capital market from potential risks, particularly in light of the significant growth witnessed in the financial sector, which requires continuous legislative and regulatory advancement, as well as strengthened national and corporate efforts.
He further highlighted that raising awareness of the risks associated with virtual assets is among the JSC’s key priorities, given its importance as one of the most significant recent developments in capital market regulation.
For his part, H.E. Dr. Hijazi affirmed the JIACC’s readiness to fully cooperate through unified national efforts to combat corruption proactively and raise awareness, ensuring a safe, stable, and attractive environment for both local and international investors. He stressed that combating corruption is a shared national responsibility and not solely the mandate of the JIACC.
This MoU reflects the commitment of both commissions to optimizing the use of their capabilities and resources in implementing national strategies, strengthening partnerships, and integrating efforts to promote a secure and corruption-free investment environment that supports the national economy.