MENA, International Regulators to Gather at 6th GCC Regulators' Summit in Oman
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MENA, International Regulators to Gather at 6th GCC Regulators' Summit in Oman
Thomson Reuters Governance, Risk & Compliance to host event in February 2012
London, Dec. 28, 2011 - Thomson Reuters Governance, Risk & Compliance is pleased
to host the 6th GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Regulators' Summit in Oman on
February 20-21, 2012, in association with Oman Centre for Corporate Governance,
Capital Market Authority. The summit will be held under the patronage of the
Minister of Commerce & Industry of Oman.
The Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) is undergoing a period of
significant regulatory change. The 6th GCC Regulators' Summit will provide the
ideal platform for regulators and financial professionals to meet and discuss
the most pressing regulatory issues facing the industry. Senior speakers have
been confirmed from the Oman Capital Market Authority, Central Bank of Bahrain,
Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority, Dubai Financial Services Authority,
EFSA (Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority), UAE Securities & Commodities
Authority, Banque Du Liban, Central Bank of Turkey, Central Bank of Jordan, OECD
(Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), Transparency
International and ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority), as well as
several others.
Abdullah Salem Al-Salmi, the executive vice president of the Capital Market
Authority, said: "The Capital Market Authority and Oman Centre for Corporate
Governance are pleased to host the 6th GCC Regulators' Summit in Oman alongside
Thomson Reuters. Regulations, good governance and compliance are key factors for
the stability of markets. This forum will present the perfect opportunity for
financial professionals in Oman and across the GCC to address such crucial
issues."
The Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority has confirmed its position as
the exclusive lead partner. Phillip Thorpe, its chairman, said: "The QFC
Regulatory Authority is proud to be the lead partner of the GCC Regulators'
Summit for the sixth year in succession. The summit has grown to become the
annual event where the region's regulators discuss the key issues facing our
financial markets. I look forward to meeting long-standing and new colleagues
for another series of stimulating debates on the issues that will shape the
future of regulation in the region."
Leas Bachatene, vice president and managing director of Thomson Reuters Middle
East, Africa and Asia, said: "As part of the Thomson Reuters GRC mission to
enable customers to connect regulatory obligations with business goals to drive
innovation and success, we are proud to present the GCC Regulators' Summit for
the sixth year in a row providing the community with a unique platform to
address the ever-changing regulatory requirements. We are privileged to host
this year's summit in Oman alongside the Capital Market Authority, Oman Centre
for Corporate Governance and with the support of the prestigious partners and
stakeholders involved."
Summit partners include the QFC Regulatory Authority, Ahlibank Oman, National
Bank of Abu Dhabi, Ernst & Young, Arab Bank, Bahrain Chamber for Dispute
Resolution, Control Risks, DLA Piper, Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co, CCL,
Barclay Simpson and Compliance Recruitment Solutions.
To register your interest, please visit the summit's web site at
http://accelus.thomsonreuters.com/gcc-summit
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