Save the date for media WFE annual meeting, Oct 20-21, Doha, Qatar

Press release

Published August 24th, 2015 - 03:44 GMT

Qatar Exchange

The World Federation of Exchanges will hold its General Assembly and Annual Meeting at the Kempinski Marsa Malaz hotel in Doha, Qatar, on October 19-21.

Chairmen and Chief Executives from exchanges around the world will be speaking and attending the event, including the heads of the major international exchange groups, the leading exchanges of the BRIC economies and leaders of WFE-affiliated organisations, such as clearing houses and the post-trade sector.

Representatives of global regulatory agencies, supervisory authorities, sovereign wealth funds and major buy-side firms will also be present and taking an active part.

Key topics to be debated at this year’s meeting will include SME funding, progress on the G20 financial reform agenda, developments in derivative and commodity markets, evolving market structures and trends in risk management, compliance and governance.

We do hope you will be able to make it.

For further information, please visit: http://www.wfecm.com/qatar2015/index.php

Background Information

Qatar Stock Exchange

Established in 1995, the Doha Securities Market (DSM) officially started operations in 1997. Since then the exchange has grown to become one of the leading stock markets in the GCC region.

In June 2009, Qatar Holding, the strategic and direct investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), and NYSE Euronext, the world’s leading exchange group, signed an agreement to form a major strategic partnership to establish the Exchange as a world-class market. The DSM was renamed the Qatar Stock Exchange on the conclusion of the deal.

The primary aim of the Qatar Stock Exchange is to support Qatar’s economy by providing a venue for capital raising for Qatari companies as part of their corporate strategy and giving investors 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 information and ensures correct disclosure of information.