Amman: The Securities Depository Center (SDC) held its ordinary annual general assembly meeting on Sunday, chaired by Adib Haddad, Chairman of the Board. The meeting included the Board of Directors; CEO Sarah Tarawneh; representatives from the Jordan Securities Commission; and stakeholders from public shareholding companies, brokers, and custodians.
According to Jordan News Agency, during the meeting, the general assembly approved the 2025 annual report, financial statements, and the external auditor's report. Haddad mentioned that the center continued implementing projects under its 2024-2026 strategy, aligning with Jordan's economic modernization vision, contributing to capital market development, and enhancing its conformity with international standards and practices.
Tarawneh provided insights into the center's operational performance for 2025, noting statistical indicators of growth across activities. The center registered 37,443 new investors, increasing the total number to 718,962, comprising 653,712 Jordanians, 57,628 Arabs, and 7,622 foreign investors. This signifies a robust domestic investor base alongside regional and international engagement.
She further highlighted that capital increases were recorded for 22 public shareholding companies totaling 313 million shares, while 12 companies reduced their capital by 90 million shares. The center also logged 57 new securities worth JD6.75 billion and retired 57 securities worth JD4.8 billion, resulting in a net increase of about JD1.95 billion.
By the end of 2025, the total number of securities registered with the center reached around 7.75 billion, with a total value of nearly JD30 billion. Of these, 7.72 billion securities valued at JD29.9 billion were deposited, representing a deposit rate of about 99.6%. Approximately 1.2 billion shares worth JD2.14 billion were transferred through 830,364 transactions, indicating extensive activity and a diverse investor base.
In settlement operations, transactions processed through the settlement account at the Central Bank of Jordan amounted to around JD999 million, with settlement guarantee fund guarantees at JD8.9 million, indicating an efficient settlement system and low risk levels. Inheritance-related transfers totaled 17,254 transactions worth JD79.8 million, while family transfers reached 3,985 transactions worth JD23.5 million. Additionally, 6,518 transfers of non-traded securities and other transfers were recorded with a value of approximately JD243 million, bringing the total value to over JD346 million.
In its efforts to enhance technical capabilities and infrastructure, the SDC upgraded its firewall systems under an information security development project to meet national and international standards, strengthening cybersecurity and business continuity. Payment network systems were also updated in line with Central Bank requirements, improving system readiness and minimizing risks associated with financial data transfers.
On the governance front, the center achieved significant milestones reflecting its commitment to transparency and accountability. It ranked third among public institutions on the National Integrity Index, recorded a 98% compliance and service quality rate under the mystery shopper program, and maintained an A+ rating from Thomas Murray, indicating low operational risk and strong institutional efficiency.
The SDC also bolstered its regional and international presence by holding a seat on the board of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) and joining the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) as an affiliate member and part of its consultative committee, promoting knowledge exchange and the adoption of international best practices.