Obtain a license by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) - Without the Bottlenecks
Whether you're launching investment funds, or an advisory firm, we will help you from first conversations with the regulator to full operational launch. j. awan capital will help you navigate the CMA with precision, speed and confidence.
How can we support
CMA licensing can be complex and time-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be.
At j. awan capital, we guide you through every step of the process. As a CMA-licensed firm and part of the j. awan & partners group, we’ve helped 500+ firms become regulated in the region.
Whether you're entering the market or expanding permissions, we provide end-to-end regulatory execution and post-licensing support.

Why work with j. awan capital
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500+ license applications delivered
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On-ground team in Riyadh
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Close relationship with the Capital Market Authority
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Practitioners with experience across 8 global jurisdictions
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RegTech-enabled infrastructure via azakaw
Common challenges
Choosing the right licensing path
Interpreting regulatory language and aligning it to your business model
Building internal controls that meet CMA expectatios
Responding confidently to regulator feedback and conditional approvals


On-ground team in Riyad


Practitioners with experience across
8 global jurisdictions


RegTech-enabled infrasctructure via azakaw
Why work with j.awan capital
CMA licensing can be complex and time-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be.
At j. awan capital, we guide you through every step of the process. As a CMA-licensed firm and part of the j. awan & partners group, we’ve helped 500+ firms become regulated in the region.
Whether you're entering the market or expanding permissions, we provide end-to-end regulatory execution and post-licensing support.



Close relationship with the Capital Market Authority


500+ license applications delivered
What We Deliver
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Strategic licensing clarity
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Regulatory business plan (RBP)
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Entity incorporation and board composition
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Policy and control framework development
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Pre-submission strategy and advisory
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Interpretation & implementation
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Document preparation and application submission
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CMA meetings and Q&A support
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Compliance officer, MLRO, Risk and FO outsourcing
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Engaging with relevant third parties, such as internal and external auditors
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Corporate services, including determining the appropriate legal structure
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License extension, scope add-ons, and conversion
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What We Deliver
-
Strategic licensing clarity
-
Regulatory business plan (RBP)
-
Entity incorporation and board composition
-
Policy and control framework development
-
-
Pre-submission strategy and advisory
-
Interpretation & implementation
-
Document preparation and application submission
-
CMA meetings and Q&A support
-
-
Compliance officer, MLRO, Risk and FO outsourcing
-
Engaging with relevant third parties, such as internal and external auditors
-
Corporate services, including determining the appropriate legal structure
-
-
License extension, scope add-ons, and conversion
-

j. awan & partners group collaborates with Banks, Fund and Asset Managers across all asset classes, Crypto Firms, Fintechs, Governments, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Family Offices, Listed Entities, Real Estate and Mobility Firms.
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500
License applications
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300
Outsourcing mandates




