The Union of Arab Securities Authorities reported that the Regional Committee for Africa and the Middle East (AMERC) held its annual meeting virtually on 31 March 2026, with participation from committee members and the UASA General Secretariat represented by the Secretary General. Discussions centred on IOSCO’s 2026 work programme and AMERC’s regional activities. Agenda items included updates on the IOSCO Board’s work and capacity-building initiatives, a review of regional financial market developments and measures to enhance market resilience, and a presentation of survey results on members’ priorities. The meeting also addressed strengthening AMERC’s engagement with platform providers to combat online fraud and enhance investor protection, alongside thematic sessions on supervisory challenges, the use of technology and artificial intelligence in financial services, and cross-border supervisory cooperation.
Union of Arab Securities Authorities 2026-04-01
Union of Arab Securities Authorities reports AMERC annual meeting focus on IOSCO 2026 priorities and tackling online fraud
The Union of Arab Securities Authorities reported that the IOSCO Regional Committee for Africa and the Middle East held its 2026 annual meeting virtually, focusing on IOSCO’s 2026 work programme and regional activities. Participants reviewed regional market developments, capacity-building initiatives, and survey results on members’ priorities, and discussed measures to enhance market resilience, combat online fraud, strengthen investor protection, and address supervisory challenges including technology, artificial intelligence, and cross-border cooperation.