The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) opened the 23rd regular meeting of the Financial Stability Task Force in Arab Countries, held virtually over two days with representatives from Arab central banks and monetary authorities and a number of regional and international institutions. Discussions are framed by ongoing global economic developments and challenges, with a focus on strengthening financial stability frameworks and enhancing the readiness of the Arab banking sector. The Task Force operates under the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities and brings together directors of financial stability departments, with the AMF serving as technical secretariat. Participants include the Financial Stability Board and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. In opening remarks, the AMF’s Director General and Chairman, Dr. Fahad M. Alturki, pointed to banking-sector indicators including an average capital adequacy ratio of around 18.4% at end-2025 and a non-performing loans ratio of approximately 7.9%, and underlined the value of international participation for knowledge exchange and dialogue.
Arab Monetary Fund 2026-03-30
Arab Monetary Fund convenes 23rd Arab Financial Stability Task Force meeting with Financial Stability Board and Basel Committee participation
The Arab Monetary Fund opened the 23rd regular meeting of the Financial Stability Task Force in Arab Countries, held virtually with representatives from Arab central banks, monetary authorities, and international bodies to discuss strengthening financial stability frameworks and the readiness of the Arab banking sector amid global economic challenges. The Task Force, under the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities with the Arab Monetary Fund as technical secretariat, includes the Financial Stability Board and the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.