The expected decision from FTSE for the stock market: No change in Türkiye's status

International index provider FTSE Russell did not change Türkiye's market status in its annual country classification report published on October 6. While Türkiye maintained its "Advanced Emerging Market" status, it was not included in the watch list where possible classification changes were evaluated.

Türkiye'S STATUS HAS NOT CHANGED

FTSE Russell announced that Türkiye's Advanced Emerging Market status, defined as "Advanced Emerging market", remains unchanged.

The institution reported that negotiations with Borsa Istanbul and the Capital Markets Board (CMB) continued after the postponement of some index changes for Türkiye in the September 2026 index evaluation.

FTSE Russell stated that the basis of the discussions was to evaluate the feasibility of presenting the data published by the Central Registry Agency (MKK) on a more detailed level, which forms the basis for the figures of shares in actual circulation.

Türkiye WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE WATCH LIST

In the FTSE Russell report, it was particularly emphasized that Türkiye was not included in the Watch List, where possible classification changes are evaluated.

The institution stated that Türkiye's market status will continue in its current form.

For Türkiye, the report said, "FTSE Russell does not include Türkiye in its Watch List and its Advanced Emerging Market status remains unchanged."

NEGOTIATIONS WITH BORSA ISTANBUL AND CMB CONTINUE

FTSE Russell stated that contacts with Borsa Istanbul and CMB continued after some changes regarding Türkiye were postponed in the index review in September.

The institution stated that opportunities to make the data that forms the basis of the actual circulation rates published by MKK more detailed are being evaluated.

While these studies are ongoing, Türkiye's not being included in the watch list where possible status changes are evaluated means that the current market classification is preserved.

EGYPT REMOVED FROM THE LIST, OMAN WAS ADDED

Changes were also made to other countries in FTSE Russell's annual review. While Egypt was removed from the watch list, Oman was added to the watch list for evaluation of possible status upgrade.