Turkey's Capital Markets Board revamps Investor Compensation Center rules

The Capital Markets Board (SPK) has amended the Investor Compensation Center (YTM) regulation. The changes, published in the Official Gazette, allow investors to submit claims for the return of assets transferred to YTM through the e‑Devlet portal, replacing the previous paper‑based process.

The new rules also protect YTM’s assets from seizure, pledge, bankruptcy and precautionary measures. All assets transferred to YTM, regardless of registration status, may not be used as collateral or be subject to any public‑debt enforcement. Takasbank is now responsible for executing any administrative or judicial requests concerning these assets and must report its actions to YTM on a monthly basis.

Investment firms must submit, by the end of February each year, a list of owners of expired claims together with their identification details, interest, dividends and other returns to both YTM and Takasbank. The regulation entered into force on 16 July 2026, with transitional provisions for pending applications.