The AECSD (Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories) & AMEDA (Africa and Middle East Depositories Association) İstanbul Summit 2024, hosted by Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK), continued on October 3rd and 4th with an official opening ceremony and key sessions at the İstanbul Financial Center.
The opening ceremony, organized by MKK, took place at the Halkbank Auditorium of the İstanbul Financial Center. Distinguished guests delivered opening speeches, including Deputy Minister of Treasury and Finance, Mr. Osman ÇELİK; Chairman of the Capital Markets Board of Türkiye (CMB), Mr. İbrahim Ömer GÖNÜL; CEO & Board Member of MKK and AECSD Chairman, Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN; President of AMEDA, Mr. Abdulla Jaffar ABDIN; and President of the World Forum of CSDs, Mr. Yedil MEDEU. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. Göksel AŞAN, President of the Finance Office of the Presidency of Türkiye.
Two MoUs Signed to Foster Global Cooperation
During the ceremony, two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed. The first was between AECSD and AMEDA, aiming to enhance cooperation and information exchange. It was signed by AECSD Chairman, Dr. ARIKAN, and AMEDA President, Mr. ABDIN.
The second MoU was signed between MKK and Maroclear, Morocco’s Central Securities Depository. This agreement, signed by Maroclear CEO Mr. Mounir RAZKI and Dr. ARIKAN, seeks to strengthen knowledge transfer, experience sharing, and product integration between the two organizations.
Summit Focuses on the Future of Central Securities Depositories
Following the opening ceremony, the two-day Summit featured presentations, panels, and sessions, attended by senior professionals from global finance and capital markets. Representatives from Eurasia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas gathered to discuss the future of capital markets, the evolving role of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs), new technologies, information exchange, crypto assets, sustainability, and market integration.
The Summit, the first of its kind at the İstanbul Financial Center, highlighted Türkiye’s emerging leadership in the global CSD landscape.
For further details about the event, speakers, and sessions, visit the official Summit website: https://aecsd-ameda-2024.istanbul.
Read about the first day’s highlights and Gong Ceremony here: https://www.mkk.com.tr/en/news/bell-ringing-ceremony-marks-opening-aecsd-ameda-istanbul-summit.
Summit Sponsors:
Gold: İş Yatırım, TERA Yatırım, Turkcell
Silver: A1 Capital, CMA Small Systems
Bronze: ARKSIGNER, İnfo Yatırım, KCSD (Kazakistan Central Securities Depository), Misyon Yatırım Bank, Montran, Osmanlı Yatırım, Phillip Capital, R3, Thomas Murray
Venue: Borsa İstanbul Group, Halkbank
Facility: İstanbul Chamber of Commerce, QNB Finansinvest
Global Communication Partner: Anadolu Ajansı (AA)
Opening Speech of Mr. Osman ÇELİK; Deputy Minister of Ministry of Treasury and Finance of The Republic of Türkiye"
"Opening Speech of Mr. İbrahim Ömer GÖNÜL; Chairman The Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Türkiye"
"Opening Speech of Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN; Chairman of AECSD, Board Member of WFC, CEO & Board Member of Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK)"
"Opening Speech of Mr. Abdulla Jaffar ABDIN; President of AMEDA,Vice-Chairman of WFC, COO of Bahrain Clear"
Opening Speech of Mr. Yedil MEDEU; Chairman of World Forum of CSDs (WFC), Deputy Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Central Securities Depository (KCSD)"
"Opening Keynote Speech of Prof. Dr. Göksel AŞAN; President Finance Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye"
"Souvenir photo of Opening Speakers"
"MoU Signing between AECSD & AMEDA"
"MoU Signing between MKK & MAROCLEAR"
"Executive Panel: Strengthening Capital Markets and Regional Collaborations"
"Borsa İstanbul Group Presentation"
"Executive Panel: Bridging Capital Markets and Re-designing the Role of CSDs in Digital Era"
"Executive Talks: What is Next? New Instruments & New Services"
"Closing Remarks of Mr. Arman MELKUMYAN; Secretary General of The Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD)"
"Closing Remarks of Mrs. Riham G. KHEDR; Secretary General of Africa & Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA)"
"Keynote Speech of Mr. Colin PARRY; Chief Executive Officer of International Securities Services Association (ISSA)"
"Panel Discussion: Managing Multi-Dimensional Risks"
"Keynote Speech of Mr. Serdar ÇELİK; Head of the Capital Markets and Financial Institutions Division of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)"
"Presentation Session: Sustainability, Corporate Governance and Investor Services"
"Presentation Session: Sharing Experiences & Best Practices Exchange"
"Fireside Chat, Closing Remarks & Conference Wrap Up"
"Family Photo"
