The Financial Stability Board announced that its Regional Consultative Group for the Middle East and North Africa (RCG MENA) met in Istanbul, hosted by the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, to discuss key financial stability issues facing the region and the global system. Senior officials from central banks, financial authorities and regulatory bodies covered global and regional financial vulnerabilities, the financial stability implications of debt sustainability, the role of nonbank financial intermediation in the region, and the use of artificial intelligence in finance. Members also discussed the FSB’s ongoing work in 2025 and its priorities for 2026.
Financial Stability Board 2025-11-13
Financial Stability Board MENA consultative group meets in Istanbul to discuss vulnerabilities, debt sustainability, nonbank intermediation and AI
The Financial Stability Board's Regional Consultative Group for the Middle East and North Africa convened in Istanbul to address regional and global financial stability issues. Discussions included financial vulnerabilities, debt sustainability, nonbank financial intermediation, and the use of artificial intelligence in finance. The group also reviewed the FSB's 2025 activities and set priorities for 2026.