About the Event
The theme of this year’s meeting focuses on the growing use of AI at CSDs as well as Sustainability through New Initiatives while Maintaining Data Security. We will delve into innovative approaches aimed at ensuring the sustainability of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) while upholding the utmost standards of data security.
AMEDA’s 39th Meeting will provide a platform for industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and explore strategies to enhance the sustainability of CSDs in the ever-evolving financial landscape.
Date: May 1-2, 2024
Location: Ritz Carlton Hotel, Doha
Edaa Chief Executive Officer Message
“We are thrilled to host the African and Middle East Depositories Association’s (AMEDA) 39th Annual Forum here in Doha, an opportunity that underscores Edaa’s commitment to this esteemed organization and the pivotal themes of this year’s gathering. As we explore the burgeoning role of generative AI in Central Securities Depositories (CSDs), we remain equally dedicated to integrating sustainability measures into our financial operations. This forum is not just a meeting of minds but a pledge to ensure the highest standards of data security and innovation in our industry. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Qatar.”
Sheikh Saif Bin Abdulla Al-Thani
Edaa Chief Executive Officer
AMEDA President Message
Abdulla Jaffar Abdin Chief Operating Officer Bahrain Clear, AMEDA President and WFC Vice-Chairman
“I would like to express our deepest gratitude to Edaa for their warm welcome and for providing an exceptional environment for our 39th meeting. Our partnership with Edaa showcases our mutual dedication to promoting innovation and excellence in the Central Securities Depositories (CSD) sector.
As the President of AMEDA, I am thrilled to welcome our esteemed guests to the 39th Meeting, an event that highlights our commitment to leading the way in pioneering and environmentally sustainable practices within the CSD industry. This year, our focus is on the integration of artificial intelligence and sustainable initiatives in CSDs, with a strong emphasis on ensuring data security. We are eager to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, a critical element of the CSD Framework. Our goal is to launch new initiatives that drive progress while safeguarding the security and integrity of data.”
Agenda
Pre-conference day: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
| Welcome reception – Ritz Carlton |
| Registration & Coffee |
| Sheikh Ahmed Bin Khalid Al-Thani Assistant Governor, Qatar Central Bank Chairman of the Board, Edaa |
| Welcome Address Sheikh Saif Bin Abdulla Al-Thani, EDAA CEO |
| Welcome Address Mr. Abdulla Abdin, AMEDA President, WFC Vice-Chairman |
| Qatar EDAA Presentation and latest Developments BODIVA of Angola Presentation (Virtual) Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Presentation (Virtual) |
| Coffee Break |
| TABADUL Digital Exchange Hub – (Panel) Moderator: Mr. Saker Asllan – Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange Mr. Abdulla Jaffar Abdin, Chief Operating Officer, Bahrain Clear, Chairman, AMEDA, Vice-Chairman, WFC Edaa |
| Buffet Lunch |
| Providing benefits for enhanced sovereign commitments to sustainability Mr. Mazen Wathaifi – Amman Stock Exchange CEO |
| How to determine CSDs’ Fees (charged for trading, non-trading) – (Panel) Moderator: Mr. Stuart Turner, Director, Avenir Technology Limited Mrs. Sarah Tarawneh, CEO, SDC, Jordan Mr. Salih Eroglu, Director of Project Management Office, CSD and TR of Türkiye Mr. Haruna Jalo Waziri, CEO, CSCS, Nigeria |
| What is the likely impact of generative AI on CSDs? Artificial Intelligence and its Relevance to CSDs and Exchanges Mr. Gunsel Topbas – Citi Bank |
| Gala Dinner/10th Anniversary/Awards Ceremony |
| Mobile and digital solutions: provide investors with easy access to CSDs services, and track transactions. SDC e-Portfolio Service Mrs. Sarah Tarawneh, CEO, Securities Depository Center of Jordan |
| Common risks: CSDs need to address in their risk management framework, some examples of risk-based admission criteria that CSDs can establish for counterparties. Mr. Jim Micklethwaite – Thomas Murray |
| CSD Investor Services Mr. Miguel Espinoza – Montran Corporation |
| Coffee Break |
| Technological Transformation in the Financial Sector. To be confirmed |
| Cyber Security Mr. William Rimington – Thomas Murray |
| Buffet Lunch |
| Is it time for CSDs to switch to the Cloud? Cloud Technologies for Efficient Operations Mr. Stuart Turner, Avenir Technology Limited |
| ESG, what role can CSDs play in ESG compliance? Mr. Samy Saadallah, Head of ESG at Edaa, Qatar. |
| Turkish CSD and TR, MKK AECSD Istanbul Summit 2024 Dr. Ekrem Arıkan, CEO and Board Member of MKK, AECSD Chairman |
| Closing Session and Conference Wrap Up: Vision and the Way Forward Sheikh Saif Al-Thani, EDAA CEO |
| AMEDA Closed Session (members only) AMEDA Related Issues 1- New Application Form 2- AMEDA Financials 3- AMEDA Management Body 4- Legal Working Committee 5- AMEDA Next Venues (Nigeria October 2024, September 2025 Almaty) 6- Any Other Business |
Saturday, May 3rd, 2024
| Sightseeing |
Our Speakers
Mr. Abdulla Jaffar Abdin Chief Operating Officer Bahrain Clear; AMEDA President and WFC Vice-Chairman
Mr. Miguel Espinoza, Head of Product, Securities and Trading, Montran
clients with the best possible CSD solution adopting best practices and focusing on settlement optimization and efficiency.
As head of product, Miguel is responsible for the general development and the definition of the product roadmap of the Montran CSD solution. With his team, he is constantly reviewing and researching the implemented processes, new initiatives, and emerging technologies to determine possible enhancements and the way forward for Montran’s CSD product.
Mr. Jim Micklethwaite, Managing Director, Financial Markets at Thomas Murray
Mrs. Marwa Al-Maskati Senior Director - Marketing and Communications Bahrain Bourse
Mrs. Al-Maskati has over 20+ years of experience in the financial industry with a focus on areas including strategy development, venture capital, private equity, and business development, having previously worked for several prominent organizations. Prior to joining Bahrain Bourse, she held key roles with prominent organizations including the Central Bank of Bahrain, TAIB Bank, and Tamkeen. Mrs. Al-Maskati holds a First-Class Honors master’s in business administration from the University of Strathclyde (UK) in 2006 and a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from the University of Wales, Swansea (UK) in 2002.
Mrs. Al-Maskati has completed her professional certification as ‘Certified Investor Relations Officer’ awarded by the UK-IR Society and ‘Series 79’ awarded by the BIBF. Mrs. Al-Maskati has also completed the Regulators Securities Market Program conducted by Harvard Law School & IOSCO, ‘Diversity on Board’ program by HSBC, selected as part of 2nd cohort in ‘BBK Women on Boards’ program, and has recently completed the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme from SaÏd Business School – University of Oxford.
Mr. William Rimington Managing Director Cyber Risk - Thomas Murray
Between 2018 and the end of 2022, William was instrumental in building and then co-leading the EMEA cyber security practice for Kroll, a global risk consultancy specialising in cyber, business intelligence and investigations.
He takes specific responsibility for technical testing and cyber security governance, risk and control services as well as driving strategic solutions for his clients. This included cyber due diligence in the deal space and on-going monitoring of cyber risk across investment portfolios both in large corporates and private equity.
Prior to Kroll, he led the Global Centre of Excellence for Ethical Hacking at PwC and led cyber security assurance reviews in their UK practice. William drove the development the data assurance practice in the PwC London office supporting assurance work and advised on technology risk more broadly.
William’s work has spanned industries, sectors, geography and organisational maturity, from the smallest start-ups to some of the largest multinational companies in the world.
He is adept at communicating current cyber security issues and themes with client executive boards, audit committees, and at external speaking events. With a background in software development and data analytics, his achievements and experiences are valued by his clients and his innovation has, for example, taken manual assurance playbooks into highly efficient digital solutions to test security operation centres.
Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Chief Executive Officer, Central Securities Clearing System Plc and AMEDA Vice-President
He was previously Executive Director, Capital Markets at The Nigerian Stock Exchange (now Nigerian Exchange Group Plc), where he led cross-functional teams responsible for the recovery of primary and secondary markets between 2012 and 2017. He co-managed a number of initiatives at the Exchange, including the launch of the Premium Board, strategic partnership of the London Stock Exchange with the Nigerian Stock Exchange and development of the Nigerian Savings Bond, FGN Sukuk Bond and Green Bond amongst several other market-wide initiatives. He was at different times Chief Executive Officer of UBA Stockbrokers Limited and UBA Asset Management Limited, both subsidiaries of United Bank for Africa Plc. He led the transformation of both businesses from being loss-making entities into sustainably profitable businesses, ranking top-5 in their respective segments. In the course of his career, he led the Corporate Finance practice of Afrinvest West Africa (formerly Sectrust) and was the Chief Investment Officer of First Alliance Pensions (now part of ARM Pensions). Haruna’s career traversed the Securities and Exchange Commission and Kakawa Asset Management Limited.
An award-winning Executive and alumnus of the Lagos Business School, IESE Spain, and Venture Capital Institute of America, Jalo is a graduate of Economics and has a post-graduate degree in Business Administration. He is a Chartered Stockbroker, Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) United Kingdom, and a member of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars. Mr. Waziri provides thought leadership perspectives on topical issues, particularly on the economy and financial markets on various global platforms
Dr. Osman Gunsel Topbas the Regional Head of Custody for Middle East and Africa at Citi Bank
Mr. Saker Asllan Chief Operations Officer Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Saker Asllan brings over 18 years of expertise in financial markets and banking to his role as the Chief Exchange Operations Officer at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). At ADX, he leads the Operations Team, ensuring effective trading control and the preservation of fair market practices through surveillance. His responsibilities also extend to fostering efficient engagement with all financial market members. In addition to his primary role, Saker leads the continuous development of the Tabadul Hub Program, aimed at connecting exchanges and promoting cross-border trading. Before joining ADX, Saker was the Executive Director of Surveillance Optimisation at Morgan Stanley. In this role, he led the bank’s global surveillance program optimisation and spearheaded several key strategic trade monitoring initiatives. Prior to this, he worked for Nasdaq for 9 years, as Associate Vice President in Product Management, leading key product initiatives in Trade Surveillance, use of analytics and data visualizations to drive efficiency in trading risk management.
In 2008, Saker led the establishment of the Damascus Securities Exchange. As the Acting Deputy CEO, he was responsible for developing core business rules, procedures, and systems for trading, clearing, and settlement. Earlier, in 2006, he played a foundational role in the establishment of the Syrian Commission on Financial Markets as the IT Director, managing IT infrastructure and systems development. Saker holds an MSc (Hons) in International Financial Markets from the University of Southampton, an MBA (Hons) from the international program of Paris-Dauphine University, and a BS in Software Engineering from the University of Damascus.
Mr. Nivaldo Renato de Almeida Matias, Head of Business Development, BODIVA, Angola
Mr. Stuart Turner,Chairman of Avenir Technology Limited
Ten years ago, he founded Avenir Technology, with like-minded colleagues, to provide efficient and cost-effective trading, clearing and settlement solutions to FMIs. He is currently Chairman of the company. He is also founder and Chairman of Avenir Registrars, a CREST registrar in London.
Mrs. Sarah Tarawneh, Chief Executive Officer, Securities Depository Center of Jordan
Sarah also served on the board of ANNA (Association of National Numbering Agencies) for the term of three years (2019-2021) dedicated to supporting the industry of standardization in capital markets in the region.
Sarah is specialized in Capital market legislation, Depository, Clearing and settlement, compliance with international standards and best practices.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Jordan, and a license of practice from the Jordanian Bar association; she also attained many professional training and certificates in financial services field.
Mr. Hillarious Karani, Head of Depository Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
Hillarious is the Head of Depository Services at the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and has over fourteen (14) years of experience in investor transaction processing, administration, accounting, portfolio reporting, client servicing, relationship management, business development and strategy, market information and intelligence, internal and external stakeholder management as well as management of related projects. Hillarious has been involved in several capital market projects in Zimbabwe which include the introduction of the first Central Securities Depository, the Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited.
Hillarious was part of a Team of subject matter experts who reviewed and contributed to the refinement of the CSD rules. He then spearheaded the implementation of the depository system at CABS Custodial Services where he was the Team leader responsible for systems and projects. Hillarious has participated in the Association of Global Custodians (AGC) meetings and coordinated the annual depository questionnaire through Standard Chartered.
Hillarious is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investments and also a registered public accountant in Zimbabwe.
Mr. Mazen Wathaifi Chief Executive Officer Amman Stock Exchange
Among his main responsibilities were conducting researches on matters related to capital market regulation and activities and following up the JSC’s relations with related international organizations including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), Union of Arab of Securities Authorities (UASA), and International securities regulators. He took part in internal committees that drafted the Securities Law and legislations governing various activities in the national capital market. He headed the committee that drafted the Corporate Governance Code for Shareholding Companies Listed on Amman Stock Exchange. He is a member in several local, Arab, and international working groups and task forces. Mr. Wathaifi was appointed as the Executive Director of the JSC in July 2013.
In July 2014 he was appointed by the Jordanian Council of Ministers as a commissioner on the JSC’s Board of Commissioners in addition to the responsibilities of the Secretary General of the JSC. He holds the BA in Business and Economics in addition to a High Diploma in banking studies and the master’s degree in finance/ financial markets. He received training in several international institutions and institutes including the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the British Financial Services Authority (FSA), the American University, and the Capital Market Research Center at the George Town University in Washington. He participated and represented the JSC and ASE in several conferences and seminars on Arab and international levels.
Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN CEO, Board Member, MKK (CSD & TR of Türkiye) AECSD Chairman & WFC Board Member
He started his career at Microsoft as a Support Engineer in 1998, and then he worked as a Program Specialist in 1999, and as a Program Manager in Windows International Product Development Group in 2000. Until 2006, he was responsible for the development of Windows operating systems in Turkey and for the “Turkish markets”.
Mr. ARIKAN worked at Ziraat Teknoloji A.Ş. which provides IT services for Ziraat Finance Group as IT Architecture Manager in 2007. He worked as a Project Management Office Manager in 2009, IT Security Manager in 2011, and was then appointed as Corporate Development Director in 2013. In 2014, he worked at “Ziraat Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş” as IT and Corporate Development Group Manager responsible for Information Technologies, Customer Services and Call Center, HR and Support Services.
In 2015, he started to work at the EPİAŞ (Energy Exchange- Enerji Piyasaları İşletme A.Ş.) as a Consultant to Chairman and then he was appointed to the Strategy Development Director role. He led establishment of the Transparency Platform, preparation of the first 5-year strategic plan and memberships and relations with the international associations such as EUROPEX.
In 2016, he started to work in Borsa Istanbul Group at Takasbank as the Executive Vice President for Information Technology. He led and actively took part in projects such as the BISTECH transition, the blockchain technology based digital assets project BiGA, establishment and structuring of the Takasbank R&D center, takeover of check clearing system from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, establishment of the EPİAŞ Natural Gas Market Clearing and Collateral Management services, opening of the SWAP market, and development of the TEFAS and BES mobile applications. He played a significant role in the implementation and management of various business development and infrastructure transformation projects.
Since April 2019, he has been working as the General Manager and Board Member at Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu, the Central Securities Depository of Türkiye. He pioneered the development of numerous new products and services such as; custody services provided to the Turkish Mercantile Exchange, establishment of the Omnibus Account structure and membership of Euroclear Bank and the Azerbaijan CSD (Milli Deposit Merkezi), founding of the Crowdfunding Platform, development of the Electronic Trade Repository, implementation of the Electronic General Meeting system in the Indonesian capital market and acquisition of the MKK GABİM company from the Turkish Association of Appraisers. Moreover, he led development and establishment of the Data Analysis Platform, Investor Information Center (e-YATIRIMCI) application, Bearer Shares Registry System, Investor Risk Monitoring System, Pusula and the GEFAS platform.
Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN, as the CEO and Board Member of MKK, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD) starting from September 2023. By virtue of this duty, Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN has become a Board Member of the World Forum of CSDs (WFC).
Mr. Abdulla Jaffar Abdin Chief Operating Officer Bahrain Clear; AMEDA President and WFC Vice-Chairman
Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, Chief Executive Officer, Central Securities Clearing System Plc
He was previously Executive Director, Capital Markets at The Nigerian Stock Exchange (now Nigerian Exchange Group Plc), where he led cross-functional teams responsible for the recovery of primary and secondary markets between 2012 and 2017. He co-managed a number of initiatives at the Exchange, including the launch of the Premium Board, strategic partnership of the London Stock Exchange with the Nigerian Stock Exchange and development of the Nigerian Savings Bond, FGN Sukuk Bond and Green Bond amongst several other market-wide initiatives. He was at different times Chief Executive Officer of UBA Stockbrokers Limited and UBA Asset Management Limited, both subsidiaries of United Bank for Africa Plc. He led the transformation of both businesses from being loss-making entities into sustainably profitable businesses, ranking top-5 in their respective segments. In the course of his career, he led the Corporate Finance practice of Afrinvest West Africa (formerly Sectrust) and was the Chief Investment Officer of First Alliance Pensions (now part of ARM Pensions). Haruna’s career traversed the Securities and Exchange Commission and Kakawa Asset Management Limited.
An award-winning Executive and alumnus of the Lagos Business School, IESE Spain, and Venture Capital Institute of America, Jalo is a graduate of Economics and has a post-graduate degree in Business Administration. He is a Chartered Stockbroker, Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) United Kingdom, and a member of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars. Mr. Waziri provides thought leadership perspectives on topical issues, particularly on the economy and financial markets on various global platforms
Mrs. Sarah Tarawneh, Chief Executive Officer, Securities Depository Center of Jordan
Sarah also served on the board of ANNA (Association of National Numbering Agencies) for the term of three years (2019-2021) dedicated to supporting the industry of standardization in capital markets in the region.
Sarah is specialized in Capital market legislation, Depository, Clearing and settlement, compliance with international standards and best practices.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Jordan, and a license of practice from the Jordanian Bar association; she also attained many professional training and certificates in financial services field.
Mr. Miguel Espinoza, Head of Product, Securities and Trading, Montran
clients with the best possible CSD solution adopting best practices and focusing on settlement optimization and efficiency.
As head of product, Miguel is responsible for the general development and the definition of the product roadmap of the Montran CSD solution. With his team, he is constantly reviewing and researching the implemented processes, new initiatives, and emerging technologies to determine possible enhancements and the way forward for Montran’s CSD product.
Dr. Osman Gunsel Topbas the Regional Head of Custody for Middle East and Africa at Citi Bank
Mr. Hillarious Karani, Head of Depository Zimbabwe Stock Exchange
Hillarious is the Head of Depository Services at the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and has over fourteen (14) years of experience in investor transaction processing, administration, accounting, portfolio reporting, client servicing, relationship management, business development and strategy, market information and intelligence, internal and external stakeholder management as well as management of related projects. Hillarious has been involved in several capital market projects in Zimbabwe which include the introduction of the first Central Securities Depository, the Chengetedzai Depository Company Limited.
Hillarious was part of a Team of subject matter experts who reviewed and contributed to the refinement of the CSD rules. He then spearheaded the implementation of the depository system at CABS Custodial Services where he was the Team leader responsible for systems and projects. Hillarious has participated in the Association of Global Custodians (AGC) meetings and coordinated the annual depository questionnaire through Standard Chartered.
Hillarious is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investments and also a registered public accountant in Zimbabwe.
Mr. Jim Micklethwaite, Managing Director, Financial Markets at Thomas Murray
Mr. Saker Asllan Chief Operations Officer Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Saker Asllan brings over 18 years of expertise in financial markets and banking to his role as the Chief Exchange Operations Officer at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). At ADX, he leads the Operations Team, ensuring effective trading control and the preservation of fair market practices through surveillance. His responsibilities also extend to fostering efficient engagement with all financial market members. In addition to his primary role, Saker leads the continuous development of the Tabadul Hub Program, aimed at connecting exchanges and promoting cross-border trading. Before joining ADX, Saker was the Executive Director of Surveillance Optimisation at Morgan Stanley. In this role, he led the bank’s global surveillance program optimisation and spearheaded several key strategic trade monitoring initiatives. Prior to this, he worked for Nasdaq for 9 years, as Associate Vice President in Product Management, leading key product initiatives in Trade Surveillance, use of analytics and data visualizations to drive efficiency in trading risk management.
In 2008, Saker led the establishment of the Damascus Securities Exchange. As the Acting Deputy CEO, he was responsible for developing core business rules, procedures, and systems for trading, clearing, and settlement. Earlier, in 2006, he played a foundational role in the establishment of the Syrian Commission on Financial Markets as the IT Director, managing IT infrastructure and systems development. Saker holds an MSc (Hons) in International Financial Markets from the University of Southampton, an MBA (Hons) from the international program of Paris-Dauphine University, and a BS in Software Engineering from the University of Damascus.
Mr. Mazen Wathaifi Chief Executive Officer Amman Stock Exchange
Among his main responsibilities were conducting researches on matters related to capital market regulation and activities and following up the JSC’s relations with related international organizations including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), Union of Arab of Securities Authorities (UASA), and International securities regulators. He took part in internal committees that drafted the Securities Law and legislations governing various activities in the national capital market. He headed the committee that drafted the Corporate Governance Code for Shareholding Companies Listed on Amman Stock Exchange. He is a member in several local, Arab, and international working groups and task forces. Mr. Wathaifi was appointed as the Executive Director of the JSC in July 2013.
In July 2014 he was appointed by the Jordanian Council of Ministers as a commissioner on the JSC’s Board of Commissioners in addition to the responsibilities of the Secretary General of the JSC. He holds the BA in Business and Economics in addition to a High Diploma in banking studies and the master’s degree in finance/ financial markets. He received training in several international institutions and institutes including the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the British Financial Services Authority (FSA), the American University, and the Capital Market Research Center at the George Town University in Washington. He participated and represented the JSC and ASE in several conferences and seminars on Arab and international levels.
Mrs. Marwa Al-Maskati Senior Director - Marketing and Communications Bahrain Bourse
Mrs. Al-Maskati has over 20+ years of experience in the financial industry with a focus on areas including strategy development, venture capital, private equity, and business development, having previously worked for several prominent organizations. Prior to joining Bahrain Bourse, she held key roles with prominent organizations including the Central Bank of Bahrain, TAIB Bank, and Tamkeen. Mrs. Al-Maskati holds a First-Class Honors master’s in business administration from the University of Strathclyde (UK) in 2006 and a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from the University of Wales, Swansea (UK) in 2002.
Mrs. Al-Maskati has completed her professional certification as ‘Certified Investor Relations Officer’ awarded by the UK-IR Society and ‘Series 79’ awarded by the BIBF. Mrs. Al-Maskati has also completed the Regulators Securities Market Program conducted by Harvard Law School & IOSCO, ‘Diversity on Board’ program by HSBC, selected as part of 2nd cohort in ‘BBK Women on Boards’ program, and has recently completed the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme from SaÏd Business School – University of Oxford.
Mr. William Rimington Managing Director Cyber Risk - Thomas Murray
Between 2018 and the end of 2022, William was instrumental in building and then co-leading the EMEA cyber security practice for Kroll, a global risk consultancy specialising in cyber, business intelligence and investigations.
He takes specific responsibility for technical testing and cyber security governance, risk and control services as well as driving strategic solutions for his clients. This included cyber due diligence in the deal space and on-going monitoring of cyber risk across investment portfolios both in large corporates and private equity.
Prior to Kroll, he led the Global Centre of Excellence for Ethical Hacking at PwC and led cyber security assurance reviews in their UK practice. William drove the development the data assurance practice in the PwC London office supporting assurance work and advised on technology risk more broadly.
William’s work has spanned industries, sectors, geography and organisational maturity, from the smallest start-ups to some of the largest multinational companies in the world.
He is adept at communicating current cyber security issues and themes with client executive boards, audit committees, and at external speaking events. With a background in software development and data analytics, his achievements and experiences are valued by his clients and his innovation has, for example, taken manual assurance playbooks into highly efficient digital solutions to test security operation centres.
Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN CEO, Board Member, MKK (CSD & TR of Türkiye) AECSD Chairman & WFC Board Member
He started his career at Microsoft as a Support Engineer in 1998, and then he worked as a Program Specialist in 1999, and as a Program Manager in Windows International Product Development Group in 2000. Until 2006, he was responsible for the development of Windows operating systems in Turkey and for the “Turkish markets”.
Mr. ARIKAN worked at Ziraat Teknoloji A.Ş. which provides IT services for Ziraat Finance Group as IT Architecture Manager in 2007. He worked as a Project Management Office Manager in 2009, IT Security Manager in 2011, and was then appointed as Corporate Development Director in 2013. In 2014, he worked at “Ziraat Hayat ve Emeklilik A.Ş” as IT and Corporate Development Group Manager responsible for Information Technologies, Customer Services and Call Center, HR and Support Services.
In 2015, he started to work at the EPİAŞ (Energy Exchange- Enerji Piyasaları İşletme A.Ş.) as a Consultant to Chairman and then he was appointed to the Strategy Development Director role. He led establishment of the Transparency Platform, preparation of the first 5-year strategic plan and memberships and relations with the international associations such as EUROPEX.
In 2016, he started to work in Borsa Istanbul Group at Takasbank as the Executive Vice President for Information Technology. He led and actively took part in projects such as the BISTECH transition, the blockchain technology based digital assets project BiGA, establishment and structuring of the Takasbank R&D center, takeover of check clearing system from the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, establishment of the EPİAŞ Natural Gas Market Clearing and Collateral Management services, opening of the SWAP market, and development of the TEFAS and BES mobile applications. He played a significant role in the implementation and management of various business development and infrastructure transformation projects.
Since April 2019, he has been working as the General Manager and Board Member at Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu, the Central Securities Depository of Türkiye. He pioneered the development of numerous new products and services such as; custody services provided to the Turkish Mercantile Exchange, establishment of the Omnibus Account structure and membership of Euroclear Bank and the Azerbaijan CSD (Milli Deposit Merkezi), founding of the Crowdfunding Platform, development of the Electronic Trade Repository, implementation of the Electronic General Meeting system in the Indonesian capital market and acquisition of the MKK GABİM company from the Turkish Association of Appraisers. Moreover, he led development and establishment of the Data Analysis Platform, Investor Information Center (e-YATIRIMCI) application, Bearer Shares Registry System, Investor Risk Monitoring System, Pusula and the GEFAS platform.
Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN, as the CEO and Board Member of MKK, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD) starting from September 2023. By virtue of this duty, Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN has become a Board Member of the World Forum of CSDs (WFC).
Mr. Nivaldo Renato de Almeida Matias, Head of Business Development, BODIVA, Angola
Mr. Stuart Turner,Chairman of Avenir Technology Limited
Ten years ago, he founded Avenir Technology, with like-minded colleagues, to provide efficient and cost-effective trading, clearing and settlement solutions to FMIs. He is currently Chairman of the company. He is also founder and Chairman of Avenir Registrars, a CREST registrar in London.
AMEDA 39th meeting streaming conference May 1, 2nd, 2024
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DAY 2
AMEDA 39th meeting recommendations
- Foster co-operation and integration between central securities depositories in AMEDA member states.
- Embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline processes, enhance risk management, and improve post-trade services while reducing costs.
- Priorities sustainability and ESG initiatives to ensure long-term business continuity.
- Adapt to the latest international standards for data security and cybersecurity.
- Regularly assess emerging trends and challenges facing the global depository and registry industry.
- Establish a knowledge-sharing platform for AMEDA members, Afro-Asian markets, regulators, and governments. This includes creating an innovation hub for developing new solutions and offering professional training for depository and registry professionals.
- Launch an innovation platform to develop cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of the financial market. This platform will also explore avenues for enhanced collaboration between member companies, regulators, and government bodies.
- Encourage interaction and information exchange between member companies to build strategic partnerships and foster mutual understanding.
- Emphasis on reviewing new regulatory and legislative developments, providing guidance on adaptation, and showcasing successful case studies to highlight key factors for success in the depository and listing field.
- Promote strong cybersecurity practices to protect systems, networks, and digital data from malicious attacks and data breaches. This is crucial for all public and private institutions.