The Securities & Exchange Council is the highest authority responsible for all related policies, market strategies, and market supervision in the Middle East. The Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) is responsible for administration and supervisory duties governed by the Board of Directors. The following chart demonstrates the Middle East’s Capital Market structure.

What are the business hours of Tehran Securities Exchange (TSE)?

The TSE is open for trading five days a week from Saturday to Wednesday, excluding public holidays. Trading takes place through the Automated Trade Execution System from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, which is integrated with a clearing, settlement, system. Besides, the pre opening period is 8:30 to 9:00 am.

What financial instruments are being traded on TSE?

The following instruments are available on TSE:

  • Stocks (common and rights)
  • Bonds (Participants Certificate and Sukuk)
  • Derivatives (Single stock future and Stock options) *
  • Housing Mortgage Rights (HMR)
  • Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)

What is the role of Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI)?

The Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI) was established to register, collateralize, and transfer the ownership of securities thus allowing for the clearing and settlement of transactions in securities between different parties in the capital markets.