Financial markets development essential to Qatar's comprehensive financial strategy: QCB Governor

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar Financial Ma...

Doha: Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA)'s annual conference kicked off on Thursday.

The conference follows QFMA's hosting of the 50th Annual Meeting of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), which concluded Wednesday, and ran for three days.

In his speech, HE Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Governor and Chairman of QFMA Board Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani noted that the QFMA conference is an opportunity to exchange views and collaborate to find solutions to address challenges and shape a resilient future for financial markets.

His Excellency added that the development of financial markets in the State of Qatar is an essential part of the country's comprehensive financial strategy. Effective markets help stimulate savings, allocate capital effectively, and facilitate innovation by connecting investors with entrepreneurial initiatives.