The Union of Arab Securities Authorities reported that the Regional Committee for Africa and the Middle East (AMERC) held its annual meeting in Abu Dhabi on 11 November 2025, with participation from committee members and the UASA General Secretariat represented by the Secretary General. The agenda covered IOSCO’s workplan and AMERC activities, alongside thematic discussions on capital market development and supervisory cooperation. The meeting included sessions on deepening and diversifying capital markets, regional market integration, and cross-border supervisory cooperation, and members exchanged updates on market developments, regulatory initiatives, and emerging risks in their jurisdictions. Alongside the meeting, Abu Dhabi Global Market hosted a conference addressing tokenisation and the growth of private credit, including associated benefits and concerns, with discussions on implications for capital markets, regulation, and investor protection across the region.
Union of Arab Securities Authorities 2025-11-13
Union of Arab Securities Authorities joins AMERC annual meeting in Abu Dhabi on IOSCO workplan, regional market integration and cross-border supervision
The Union of Arab Securities Authorities reported that the Regional Committee for Africa and the Middle East held its annual meeting in Abu Dhabi, discussing IOSCO’s workplan, AMERC activities, and capital market development. Concurrently, a conference hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market addressed tokenisation and private credit growth, focusing on implications for capital markets, regulation, and investor protection.