Abdulla Jaffar Abdin AMEDA President

World Forum of CSD Elections (WFC), Prague 2023

The WFC board has elected Mr. Yadil Medeu from KCSD Kazakhstan as the new WFC Chair. Additionally, they have elected Mr. Abdulla Abdin, the president of Bahrain Clear and AMEDA, as Vice Chair of the World Forum of Central Securities Depositories (WFC). In a historic move, the WFC Secretary is now a joint effort between…

AMEDA - Central Depository and Custody Companies and Clearing

What’s the purpose of Custody Companies, Central Depository and Clearing?

Custody Companies (CDCs), Central Depository and Clearing Houses play a critical role in the smooth functioning of financial markets worldwide. They provide a range of services, from facilitating securities transactions to ensuring timely settlement and payment processes. However, the average investor may not fully understand the purpose and benefits of these institutions. This article aims…

Prague hosts WFC international conference next May – AMEDA

Prague hosts WFC international conference next May – AMEDA

Prague, Czech Republic will host the activities of the World Forum of Central Securities Depositories (WFC), which is scheduled to take place from 24 to 26 next May, said chairman of Africa & Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) on Thursday. The forum will gather the participation of more than 135 central depository and registry companies…

AMEDA wins international praise for developing central depository, post-trading services

International organizations, the Association of Global Custodians (AGC) and the International Securities Services Association (ISSA) the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association’s (AMEDA) role in supporting efforts to develop central depository in the region’s markets. AMEDA has been supporting all efforts that aim to attract foreign capital inflows and investments to member countries of the central…