Saudi Arabia Joins MSCI Watch List

The transcript discusses Saudi Arabia's potential inclusion in the MSCI indices, highlighting the typical timeline for such inclusion and the reforms undertaken by Saudi Arabia to expedite the process. It emphasizes the importance of global investor engagement and the role of regulators in responding to feedback to ensure a successful inclusion.

What is the typical duration for a country to be on the watchlist before being included in an index?

• More than five years

• Four to five years

• Two to three years

• Less than a year

Why might Saudi Arabia's inclusion period in the MSCI indices be shorter than usual?

• Due to its geographical location

• Because of its economic size

• Owing to significant capital market reforms

• Because of its oil reserves

What is the role of regulators and the exchange in the inclusion process?

• To react to feedback efficiently

• To delay the process

• To set new rules

• To increase stock prices

Who needs to engage with global index providers to assess the investment experience in Saudi Arabia?

• Global investor community

• International banks

• Local businesses

• Saudi government

What does being added to the watchlist signify for Saudi Arabia?

• The work is complete

• The work has just started

• The inclusion is guaranteed

• The process is delayed