Capital Markets Authority- Kenya’s Post

🌟 Our Supervising Associate Pietro Casablanca, will be representing Simmons & Simmons at the upcoming ALFI - Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry Seminar on Taxes for Investment Funds. This event is a cornerstone in the financial industry, bringing together leading experts and professionals to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations. Pietro's participation underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments and continuing our tradition of excellence. We're looking forward to the insights and knowledge he will bring back from this prestigious gathering. #SimmonsAndSimmons #ALFISeminar #InvestmentFunds #TaxLaw #FinancialIndustry #InnovationInFinance

The bond markets in the MENA region are going through a phase of exceptional growth and expansion. What are the aspirations and outlook for this market? What are the trends in regional bond issuance amid changing dynamics in the economic and geopolitical landscape? What opportunities and challenges are there in developing the local markets? Register now for ICMA’s one day conference in Dubai on May 1 which will address these topics, alongside other key themes including the development of sukuk products, the evolution of sustainable bonds and transition finance, and the region’s own journey in scaling up and digitalising the MENA bond markets. The conference agenda will combine keynote speeches and panel discussions with leading market figures and experts. Open to all interested market participants. Registration is essential. https://lnkd.in/exrnAJUJ

Earlier this week, alongside ASIFMA and ICMA - International Capital Market Association, we hosted a webinar exploring Scaling Blended Finance in Asia. The session touched on key global trends and regional blended finance archetypes and featured an engaging panel discussion on the advantages, challenges, potential use cases, and opportunities for blended finance in Asia. The panel included representatives from Convergence members Standard Chartered, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Mirova. Watch the replay now: https://bit.ly/3xg0DiI #blendedfinance #asia #developmentfinance #sustainablefinance #globaltrends

Frederik Wijsenbeek Moderates Key Panel at IFN Investor Middle East Forum We're thrilled to share that our Chief Investment Officer, Frederik (Rick) Wijsenbeek, recently moderated a panel at the Islamic Finance News (IFN) Islamic Investor Conference in Dubai this past April. During the panel, a diverse group of industry leaders discussed key topics, including innovations in Islamic investment management, Shariah-compliant pension products, and the key challenges and opportunities within the Islamic Finance ecosystem. Thanks to the fellow panellists Arsalan Tariq, from BSA Law, Fahd Chaudhry from S&P Dow Jones Indices, Hakan Ozyon from Hejaz, Mariam Veronica Seddek from Kenanga Investors Berhad, and Shah FAHAD Yousufzai, from BTD International Fund House for such an interesting discussion. We are proud to contribute to the advancement of Islamic finance and to engage in meaningful discussions that shape the future of ethical and responsible investment practices. #EthosInvest #IFNEVENTS2024 #IslamicFinance #EthicalInvesting #ShariahCompliance #IFNConference #InvestmentManagement

Sponsored: Stren & Blan Partners will be hosting an enlightening webinar focused on optimizing returns in today's dynamic capital markets. This webinar is centered around helping prospective investors appreciate the capital market and unearth the investment opportunities inherent therein as well as understanding the essential regulatory considerations and how to navigate same in 2024. Therefore, in the ever-changing financial environment, both local and foreign investors need to stay proactive to effectively navigate its complexities. Thus, providing investors with the latest insights, regulatory considerations, and strategic approach to maximize returns in the dynamic money market is crucial. In the upcoming Webinar from Stren & Blan Partners, Andrew Collins, Noble Obasi, Cindy Oraro and Emeka Mmakwe will cover: ❖ An overview of the ever-changing dynamics of Nigeria’s capital markets and effective strategies to seize opportunities while managing risks for investors. ❖ Assessing the latest regulatory shifts shaping the global capital market landscape and evaluating their impact on investors' decision-making strategies. ❖ Exploring essential strategies advised for investors seeking to optimize returns in the capital market and their alignment with regulatory factors. #strenandblenpartners #businessday

#OutNow: PwC’s Nigerian Capital Markets update! Explore our perspectives on Nigeria’s capital market dynamics and stay informed about key developments locally, regionally, and internationally. Get more insights here: https://pwc.to/2JLlSg3 #NigerianCapitalMarkets #EconomicInsights #FinancialFuture

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SFC top executives visit Saudi Arabia and UAE to foster financial services collaboration The Securities and Futures Commission's (SFC) Chief Executive Officer, Ms Julia Leung, and its Executive Director of Investment Products, Ms Christina Choi, will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – the first official visit to the Middle East by the SFC's top management. The aims of the visit are to strengthen collaboration in financial services between Hong Kong SAR and the two key partners under the Mainland's Belt and Road Initiative and to promote mutual market developments particularly by leveraging Hong Kong's status as an international asset and wealth management hub and global fundraising centre. Ms Leung and Ms Choi will arrive in Abu Dhabi today and also visit Dubai and Riyadh before returning to Hong Kong on 3 June. During the visit, they will meet with top executives of local financial regulators and stock exchange, as well as financial industry stakeholders, to exchange views on the latest regulatory trends and market developments. They will also participate in roundtable discussions in Dubai and Riyadh with senior executives of major local asset managers and leading financial institutions. Speaking ahead of the visit, Ms Leung said: “With Hong Kong and the Middle East pro-actively forging closer ties, our well-timed visit would lay a solid foundation for fostering sustained two-way investment flows between financial markets in Hong Kong and both countries.” #SaudiArabia #wealthmanagement #SFC #UAE #BRI #fundraising

CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam and Former Minister of Finance and Public Credit, Colombia, Mauricio Cárdenas are joining our panel this afternoon called “Transforming the Carbon Market into an Established Financial Market: What will it take?” We are eager for Chairman Behnam’s thoughts on the role of regulators like the CFTC in shaping how carbon markets work internationally. Mauricio will speak about the revenue potential for Colombia and other countries in the international carbon market.  #ClimateWeekNYC

A great panel of industry experts focused on a sharp topical agenda covering 1) New trends on investing into India, 2) The changing scene of Corporate Governance in Asia 3) The developing trends in tokenization.