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| Thomson Reuters Governance, Risk & Compliance to host event in February 2012 |
London, Dec 28, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - 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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