NBAD’s Global Financial Markets Forum Begins Tomorrow
Abu Dhabi (3 March 2014):Global Financial Markets Forum 2014 (GFMF), organised annually by the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), will commence tomorrow March 4th at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi with a welcome address by H.E. Nasser Ahmed Alsowaidi, the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and Chairman of NBAD.
GFMF is the region’s unparalleled platform to discuss, analyse and debate global events and their impact on the direction of the markets. Over the years, GFMF has invited hundreds of attendees to share thoughts and benefit from discussions and analysis by prominent bankers, economists, investors and executives who offer insight and on the critical issues affecting global economy and investors’ sentiments.
H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Marketplace, will deliver a keynote speech titled "Establishing Abu Dhabi as a Financial Centre”.
Former Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Dr. Ben S. Bernanke; and Jean-Claude Trichet, former President of the European Central Bank, will join a lineup of other highly respected thinkers and influential policymakers to offer GFMF delegates a broad and balanced analysis of world market conditions and potential in 2014.
“Dr. Bernanke and Mr. Trichet oversaw the world’s largest economies during very turbulent times and will be able to offer insightful and valuable analysis of the state of the economy at the 2014 Global Financial Markets Forum,” says Alex Thursby, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NBAD. “We are confident that 2014 GFMF speakers and panelists will offer insightful and critical analysis of political and policy impacts on global markets.”
Other speakers and panelists include Lawrence H. Summers, former US Secretary of Treasury who also served as Director of White House National Economic Council, President of Harvard University, and Chief Economist of the World Bank; James A. Baker III, the former US Secretary of Treasury and State; H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of Culture, Youth, and Social Development; and H.E. Sultan Bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, the Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE.
“The impressive array of thought-leaders and influential people who contribute to the dialogue about world economics ensures that this year’s Global Financial Markets Forum will be another successful event,” says Mahmood Al Aradi, the Senior Managing Director & Head of Global Markets.
He adds: “GFMF’s success reflects the continued rising influence of the Gulf in the global economy and solidifies Abu Dhabi as a global financial hub.”
Support
GFMF is supported by a range of industries and Governmental organisations. Abu Dhabi Department of Finance and Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, and the Central Bank of the UAE are supporters of GFMF 2014. The two-day Forum begins on March 4th.
“The support of the Central Bank and the Government is absolutely crucial to us and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi is deeply appreciative and aware that their support is a major factor in making it possible for the team to organise a successful GFMF,” says Anton Martin, the Managing Director & Head of Sales in NBAD’s Global Markets Division.
Several other very prominent companies joined NBAD as sponsors and partners to support GFMF 2014.
Al Habtoor, Al Habtoor Motors, CréditAgricole Group, Lair Lari Exchange, and SociétéGénérale are Gold Sponsors of the Forum.
Barwa Bank and HSBC are Silver Sponsors of 2014 GFMF. Barclays, Barwa Bank, BMO Financial Group, First Gulf Bank, Natixis, and Murex are Bronze Sponsors of 2014 GFMF. BTG Pactual, Baker Botts, and Etihad Rail and Al Dar Properties are also Sponsors of the Forum.
Etihad Airways is the Official Airline Partner of 2014 GFMF, Abu Dhabi Aviation is the Exclusive Official Aviation Partner, Thomson Reuters is the Exclusive Workshop Partner, Mercedes-Benz of Emirates Motor Company is the Exclusive Official Motor Company, and Samsung UHDTV is the Official Screen Provider. Oxford Business Group and Businessbenchmark Middle East are Media Partners. CNN is the International Media Partner, Sky News Arabia is the Official Broadcast, Cash & Trade is the Official Magazine of 2014 GFMF.
Lari Exchange is the Gold Sponsor of the Gala Dinner. Thomson Reuters sponsors workshops offered to delegates, which train them in the latest trading technological tools.
Several companies will also have booths as exhibitors at the 2013 2014 GFMF. The list of exhibitors includes ANZ Bank, BGC Partners, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, Numerix, Rashed Al Makhawi, SuperDerivates, Saxo Bank, and Union National Bank.
“The annual Global Financial Markets Forum offers an effective platform to discuss and analyse regional and global issues. Its prestige has cemented Abu Dhabi’s place as a major hub in the heart of the West-East Corridor,” says Mr. Martin.
“NBAD is thankful to all our esteemed sponsors and organisations that support NBAD to organise Global Financial Markets Forum to Abu Dhabi.”
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