The GCMA Summit 2024 is a unique and established platform for GCMA’s community to discuss the latest industry trends in the capital markets.
Focusing on debt and equity markets, experts will shed light on how the region is adopting international best practices and adapting in a rapidly changing global environment. It also offers a unique platform to network and connect with regional and international capital market leaders.
The GCMA Summit is an in-person interactive event with keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Attendance is complimentary to registrants from GCMA member firms.
AED 1,000 for non-members.
Focusing on debt and equity markets, experts will shed light on how the region is adopting international best practices and adapting in a rapidly changing global environment. It also offers a unique platform to network and connect with regional and international capital market leaders.
The GCMA Summit is an in-person interactive event with keynote speakers, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Attendance is complimentary to registrants from GCMA member firms.
AED 1,000 for non-members.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The GCMA Summit provides the ideal forum for market participants to increase visibility. A range of opportunities are avaliable that enable organizations to demostrate leadership and enhance their profile.
Our sponsors
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Agenda
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Light breakfast and Registration
9:30 am - 9:40 am
Summit Chair’s Opening Remarks
Hadi Melki
gcma chairman
Managing Director & Regional
Head Middle East
S&P Global Ratings
Head Middle East
S&P Global Ratings
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Special Presentation
Paul Gamble
Senior Director, Head of Middle East and Africa Sovereign Ratings
Fitch Ratings
10:10 am - 10:50 am
Gulf Credit Markets: What to Expect in 2025
Moderator
Nicholas Taylor
DIRECTOR
Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group
Zahabia Gupta
Director, Lead Analyst for Middle East & Central Asia
S&P Global Ratings
Salman Saleen
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DCM
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Avie Shuai
DIRECTOR
Emirates NBD
Charles Feghali
Head of global sukuk and Mena fixed income strategies
Azimut (DIFC) ltd
10:50 am - 11:30 am
Building the Vision for Asset Management Industry in the Gulf Region
Moderator
Joe Tennant
HEAD OF WEALTH, MIDDLE EAST
Schroders
David Marshall
Senior Executive Officer
Aditum Investment Management Limited
Rabia Mourad
HEAD OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
Fidelity International
Henk Hoogendoorn
CHIEF FINANCIAL SERVICES SECTOR
Qatar Financial Centre
Nicholas Watson
Head of Multi Asset Solutions
Saudi National Bank Capital
11:30 am - 11:50 Pm
Networking Coffee Break
11:50 am - 12:30 Pm
Derivatives’ Role in Boosting the Middle East’s Capital Markets
Moderator
Wolfgang Engel
GENERAL MANAGER & CHIEF REPRESENTATIVE
Institute of International Finance
David Ezra
Head of Risk
and Data Solutions
and Data Solutions
ICE Data Services
Adam Kamyar
HEAD OF MENA & APAC
Winton
James Lear
MANAGER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Gulf Mercantile Exchange
Eric Salomons
EVP, Head of Product Development,
Dubai Financial Market
12:30 Pm - 1:15 Pm
Unlocking Private Credit Markets
Moderator
Sam Manful
Senior Associate
White and Case
Yaser Moustafa
SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER and Head of Emerging Market Private Investments
Janus Henderson Investors
Karine Kheirallah
HEAD OF INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND RESEARCH, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
State Street Global Advisors
Lisa Jaeger
VICE PRESIDENT
SENIOR ANALYST
SENIOR ANALYST
Moody's Ratings
Genane Maalouf
Director
HSBC
1:15 Pm
Luncheon – End of Program
GCMA Summit 2023
The Path to a Sustainable Capital Market
The Path to a Sustainable Capital Market
Venue
The GCMA Summit 2024 will take at the Address Sky View Hotel Dubai. Situated in the Downtown area, the venue offers a convenient location in the heart of Dubai.
In two striking contemporary towers linked by a skywalk, this premium hotel is a 9-minute walk from both the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. It's 14km from Dubai International Airport.
For bookings made from today until 28 November, for stays from 24 to 28 November (inclusive) there is a discount 10% off. Click here to access the discount booking.
Address:
Emaar Square Area - Downtown
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
In two striking contemporary towers linked by a skywalk, this premium hotel is a 9-minute walk from both the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. It's 14km from Dubai International Airport.
For bookings made from today until 28 November, for stays from 24 to 28 November (inclusive) there is a discount 10% off. Click here to access the discount booking.
Address:
Emaar Square Area - Downtown
Dubai - United Arab Emirates