The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) opened the 45th meeting of the Arab Committee on Banking Supervision, bringing together senior banking supervision officials from across the Arab region alongside representatives from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the Financial Stability Institute. The agenda centres on key supervisory priorities, including implementation of Basel capital adequacy standards, modernisation of regulatory and supervisory methodologies, and closer alignment of banking legislation and accounting frameworks with international practices. Discussions also cover strengthening coordination and knowledge-sharing among supervisory authorities and expanding capacity-building and technical assistance programmes for member states. In opening remarks, AMF Director General and Chairman of the Board Dr Fahad M. Alturki positioned the committee as a forum for examining emerging supervisory issues and promoting convergence of supervisory practices and cooperation with relevant regional and international institutions.
Arab Monetary Fund 2025-12-08
Arab Monetary Fund convenes 45th Arab Committee on Banking Supervision meeting to coordinate Basel implementation and supervisory modernisation
The Arab Monetary Fund convened the 45th meeting of the Arab Committee on Banking Supervision, focusing on implementing Basel capital adequacy standards, modernizing regulatory methodologies, and aligning banking legislation with international practices. The meeting also emphasized enhancing coordination among supervisory authorities and expanding capacity-building programs for member states.