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On behalf of the Qatar Stock Exchange, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to delegates of the upcoming AFCM Conference, to be held in Qatar. With its blend of tradition and modernity, the city of Doha serves as an ideal backdrop for our discussions in the changing influences in our industry and advancing our common goals.
Our businesses are central to the development of our respective dynamic economies, which are in turn shaped by multiple factors across the financial services’ industries globally, regionally, and domestically. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution given the competing influences but I’m sure the fostering of collaboration characterized by the AFCM will continue to be a source of ideas, innovation, and inspiration for the region. We all recognize the changing nature of the financial markets infrastructure sector, which means the leadership in the industry must be alive to challenges as well as opportunities whether that be in technology, regulation, the growth of private markets or the most testing economic backdrop we may have seen since the financial crisis.
As we gather for this year’s conference, we can look forward to healthy debate on sustainability and climate change, the allure of T+0, risk management in our systems, the growth of Islamic capital markets, the place for derivatives in our eco-system, fintech, and digital assets. I’m sure your attendance will enrich the discussions and lay the foundation for meaningful progress.
Together, we look forward to a productive conference the insights from which will contribute to the continued growth and development of our vibrant financial industry.
AFCM Annual Conference is becoming the most exclusive industry event in the region, that brings in all industry experts in one place, along with the chief executives of the regions main CEOs and many of the affiliate members.
AFCM Annual Conference always hosts the top notch speakers globally and from the region to discuss the most pressing topics on today’s agenda, attended by over 300 attendees, and back by many international and local sponsors.
This year we meet in the lovely city of Doha, Qatar, arising as one of the most favored capital markets destinations in the region by international investors, backed by a huge government plan, thriving to put Qatar on the global map. We are excited to be here, and even more excited to invite you to share this event with us.
Special thanks to the team from Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) for all the tremendous effort they have exerted with us to bring to you this event in its spectacular format.
Reshaping the future of capital markets in
The Annual Conference of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) is set to be a significant event in the financial industry. This year the AFCM Annual Conference will be hosted by Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) on the 29th and 30th of April 2024.
The conference aims at bringing together key players in the financial industry such as stock exchanges, clearing houses (CSDs/CCPs), brokerage firms, asset management firms, governmental institutions, central banks, investment banks, regulatory institutions, global & regional Federations to discuss and address the challenges and opportunities facing the Arab capital markets.
The conference will feature panel discussions, keynote speeches, and presentations on various topics. These include sustainability, climate change, race to zero, investor relations (IR), Islamic capital markets, fintech, ISSB standards, digital assets, and topics related to investment, CCP, as well as new trends in AI.
The AFCM 2024 conference will play a crucial role in fostering growth, innovation, and integration within the Arab capital markets.
The Arab Federation of Capital Markets is the industry association in the region. It serves as a guiding body for best practices in the area.
AFCM was established in June 1978, under the recommendation of the Arab Central Banks Conference, held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The headquarters of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
The AFCM is the Arab industry group for 17 exchanges, 8 clearing houses (CSDs/CCPs), and multiple affiliate members (financial institutions, brokerage firms and local industry associations) from all around the Arab region (GCC, Levant and Arab African countries). The Federation was set up to contribute to the development of regulations and promoting harmonized and proactive legislations, and exchanging viewpoints and providing opportunities for cooperation among members.
The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), formerly known as the Doha Securities Market is the principal stock market of the State of Qatar. The market was founded in 1997 and is located in the capital city of Doha. The QSE is a full member of the World Federation of Exchanges and the Arab Federation of Capital Markets. In 2014, QSE was upgraded to an emerging market status by the MSCI and S&P Dow Jones and by FTSE in 2015.
The primary aim of the QSE is to support Qatar's economy by providing a venue for raising capital by listed Qatari companies as part of their corporate strategy and providing investors with a platform through which they can trade a variety of products in a transparent and efficient manner. The Qatar Stock Exchange also provides the public with access to market data and ensures correct disclosure of listed company information. As of today, 52 companies and two ETFs are listed at the QSE.
QSE is an economically significant entity within the capital markets environment of the State of Qatar. It is the trading venue for all listed securities and is regulated by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA).
9:00 - 10:00Opening Ceremony
10:00 - 10:45Panel 1: The Role of Capital Markets in the Third Financial Sector Strategy
10:45 - 11:00Presentation: Qatar National Bank (QNB)
11:00 - 11:15Presentation: Thndr
11:15 - 11:30Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:15Panel 2: Digitalization in Capital Markets: New Trends in the Chapter of Data and Al
12:20 - 12:35Fireside Chat with Julia Hogget, CEO of London Stock Exchange
12:35 - 12:45Presentation: The Group Securities
12:45 - 13:30Panel 3: National Visions Towards Sustainable Economies in Region: Where Are We?
13:30 - 13:45Signing Ceremony of UNSSE Net Zero Pledge Initiative
13:45 - 13:55Presentation: The Role of Capital Markets in Tech Startups Investors' Exit
14:00 - 14:45Panel 4: Shortening Settlement Cycles: An essential Post-Trade Debate
14:45Lunch
20:30Gala Dinner
9:00 - 9:45Panel 5: The Global IR Revolution: Transforming IR with the Power IRO and AI Emergence
9:50 - 10:10Fireside Chat with Neo Mooki, Managing Director, HO Investment Solutions at Generali
10:15 – 11:00Panel 6: Islamic Finance in the Era of FinTech: Embracing a New World?
11:00 – 11:15Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00Panel 7: The New ISSB Standards at a Glance : Is The Region Still Lagging Behind?
12:00 – 12:30Presentation: Tabadul & African Exchanges Linkage Project (AELP)
12:30 - 13:15Panel 8: Digital Assets Adoption: A New Paradigm in Capital Markets?
13:15 - 14:00Panel 9: Precious Metals in Investment Portfolio: Do We Need Alternative Investments?
14:00 – 14:15Closing Ceremony
14:15Lunch
Benefit of this one of a kind training session by the New York Institute Of Finance, brought to you free of charge by AFCM, your trusted partner. Please download the 2024 Conference training brochure pack below.
To discuss your free participation, please contact our Training Solutions Experts Elias Geagea at Elias.geagea@arab-exchanges.org
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