Exploring operational challenges, technology solutions & cross-border implications for market participants
AGENDA
Monday 27th October
If you have an interest in speaking at the Middle East Meeting, then please drop a line to Andrew Barman on abarman@thenetworkforum.net
Monday, 27 October 2025
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Registration & Morning Coffee
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The Network Forum Welcome
Andrew Barman, The Network Forum
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Official Welcome from ADX
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Regional Market Linkages, Collaboration and Digital Transformation in Post-Trade Infrastructures – The Latest Updates
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Morning Coffee
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Post-Trade Transformation In The Banking Space: Investigating New Digital Custody Models
Gunsel Topbas, Manifest Executive Consultancy
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Chatham House Rule: What’s On The Network Manager Wishlist Now ?
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Cyber Resilience: Strengthening Defences In An increasingly Interconnected Digital Capital Market
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Lunch
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Settlement Cycles A: T+1 Settlement - Is The Region Ready?
Alex Krunic, Commercial Bank of Kuwait - Al Tijari
Gregory Olliffe, First Abu Dhabi Bank
Fatema Al Junaibi , Invest AD - Abu Dhabi Investment Company
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Settlement Cycles B: Future-Proof Settlement Models & Digital Assets
Use of Stablecoins, CBDCs, and the Digital Settlement Layer
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Afternoon Break
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Tabadul Update
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Securities Lending: How To Energise The Local Markets
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AI & Automation in Securities Services
Real-world use cases for AI in post-trade processing, risk management, client onboarding, and how the region is embracing this transformation
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Closing Remarks
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Evening Networking Reception hosted by:
Your chance to discuss the days issues in a casual environment, get to know your regional counterparts better and forge new relationships.