Honoring the Legacy of Mr. Maher Zouari as He Concludes His Tenure As Mr. Maher Zouari prepares to conclude his distinguished tenure, we take this moment to celebrate a career…
Muscat Clearing & Depository Launches the “MCD Rulebook” to Strengthen Regulatory Framework Muscat – September 2025: In a strategic move to bolster confidence in its operations and services, as well…
Tunisie Clearing Publishes PFMI Disclosure Framework, Strengthening Market Transparency and Resilience Tunisie Clearing is pleased to announce the publication of its PFMI Disclosure Framework on its official website TUNISIE CLEARING,…
Heartfelt Salute to a Remarkable Force Behind the Scenes AMEDA bid a warm farewell to the outstanding Mrs. Samira Abouanass, Executive Assistant of MAROCLEAR, whose dedication and energy have left…
Melvina Amoafo, Deputy Chief Executive Officer CENTRAL SECURITIES DEPOSITORY (GH) LTD Mrs. Melvina Amoafo has held several significant roles in Ghana’s capital market industry. She served as the first Executive…
The combined impact of blockchain and AI in finance, connecting with industry experts and researching how these technologies can amplify each other’s value. Here are some insights into how they’re…
Mr. Fouad El Khoury is a seasoned financial services professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Since April 1997, he has served as the Chairman and General…
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), chaired by Dr. Mohamed Farid, has launched Egypt’s inaugural carbon market for regulatory monitoring financial markets; registering voluntary carbon reduction projects, as well as issuing…
Head of Clearing and Settlement Masego Pheto-Lentswe the seasoned financial expert, is the Head of Clearing and Settlement at the Central Securities Depository Company of Botswana (CSD), a subsidiary of…
Introduction Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) play a crucial role in the financial markets of Africa and the Middle East by facilitating the safekeeping and efficient transfer of securities and cash.…
We are incredibly grateful for Vipin Y.S. Mahabirsingh, a highly accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in Capital Market Development. He currently serves as the Managing Director of…
AMEDA President Mr. Abdullah Abdin, has announced a strategic goal for the organization: the establishment of a data centre serving all member countries in Africa and the Middle East, with…
The Kuwait Clearing Company (Maqasa) and Thomas Murray today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration around cyber security, with the aim of strengthening cyber resilience in Kuwait’s…
Africa and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) is gearing up for its 39th Annual Forum, set to take place in the vibrant city of Doha, Qatar on May 1st and…
MKK’s CEO and Board Member, Mr. Ekrem Arıkan’s AMEDA Interview We are pleased to share an interview with Dr. Ekrem Arıkan, the CEO and Board Member of Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu…
AMEDA congratulates Dr. Ekrem Arikan, MKK (Central Securities Depository and Trade Repository of Türkiye) CEO and Board Member, on chairing the AECSD Association, which is well deserved. AMEDA wishes AECSD…
Custody companies, depository and clearing houses and central counterparties play a role in the smooth functioning of financial markets. They provide services, like asset safekeeping and trade settlement. However it…
His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa was recognized and honored by AMEDA for his unparalleled support and outstanding contributions to the organization. Sheikh Khalifa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa…
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,…
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…
Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Tuesday as fears of a global banking meltdown eased, and expectations of a lower interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve raised…
Saudi National Bank says changes in the valuation of its investment in Credit Suisse have no impact on SNB’s growth plans and forward-looking 2023 guidance.
Mr. Melkumyan Arman, Head of Network Management at National Settlement Depository – NSD (CSD of Russia)Mr. Melkumyan Arman, Head of Network Management at National Settlement Depository – NSD (CSD of…
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…
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…
