Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, has been elected as one of the Director Institutions to the new FinTech Cooperation Committee (FTCC) established by the Asian Financial Cooperation Association (AFCA). The FTCC, comprises 60 financial institutions from 12 countries and regions, is an initiative by AFCA to provide industry support and guidance in fostering continuing economic growth and innovative financial developments across Asia.
ADGM, Shanghai Stock Exchange and Ant Financial Services Group have been elected as the founding team of Director Institutions to enable the Committee in establishing FinTech collaborations and business opportunities, strengthening FinTech policies and governance standards, sharing industry knowledge and best practices and exploring related frontier topics in Asia.

Mr Yang Zaiping, Secretary-General of the Asian Financial Cooperation Association, said : “The aim of the FinTech Cooperation Committee is to foster "Openness, Inclusiveness, Jointgovernance and Shared benefits" of FinTech in Asia. The FTCC is made up of members from the banking, insurance, securities, asset management, financial services and financial education sectors. The Committee will tap on ADGM’s leadership, invaluable knowledge and global successes in FinTech and financial services industry to enable the Committee to focus on its purpose and achieve the objectives.”

Mr Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM, said: “We are pleased to be invited by the AFCA FinTech Cooperation Committee to work with Shanghai Stock Exchange, Ant Financial and many others from the Asian financial industry to develop an integrated and inclusive FinTech ecosystem. This initiative spearheads collective efforts towards the next wave of digital transformation.

The Middle East region and Asia share so much in common in terms of fast-growing population, rapid urbanisation, underserved markets, vibrant FinTech start-up community and huge demand for financial services. ADGM is honoured to be the first international financial centre and financial services regulator from the MENA region, representing Abu Dhabi, to help accelerate FinTech growth and vast opportunities in Asia and globally. The FinTech Cooperation Committee underscores ADGM’s commitment in fostering an open and sustainable global financial sector, and advancing the Belt-and-Road initiative.”

The FTCC was announced at AFCA’s annual FinTech International Forum in Singapore on 23 January 2019. AFCA is a regional non-governmental and non-profit organisation, comprising financial institutions, financial industry associations, relevant professional service agencies and experts of the financial sectors from Asian countries and regions on a voluntary basis.

The launch of the FTCC was witness by 150 industry leaders, including representatives of regulators from Singapore, Japan, UAE, Kazakhstan, the Philippines, the U.K., the U.S., Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other countries or regions, international organizations, industry associations, financial institutions, universities, FTCC member institutions and the press.

About Abu Dhabi Global Market

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international financial centre (IFC) located in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, opened for business on 21 October 2015.  Established by UAE Federal Decree as a broad-based financial centre, ADGM augments Abu Dhabi’s position as a global hub for business and finance and serves as a strategic link between the growing economies of the Middle East, Africa and South Asia and the rest of the world.

ADGM’s strategy is anchored by Abu Dhabi’s key strengths including private banking, wealth management, asset management and financial innovation. Comprising three independent authorities: ADGM Courts, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority and the Registration Authority, ADGM as IFC governs the Al Maryah Island which is a designated financial free zone. It enables registered financial institutions, companies and entities to operate, innovate and success within an international regulatory framework based on Common Law.   Since its inception, ADGM has been awarded the “Financial Centre of the Year (MENA)” for three consecutive years for its initiatives and contributions to the financial and capital markets industry in the region.* 

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* Source : The Global Investor Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Awards

Rawand AlQadi
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