Thomson Reuters to Host the Sixth Gulf Cooperation Council Regulators’ Summit in Muscat, Oman
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Thomson Reuters to Host the Sixth Gulf Cooperation Council Regulators’ Summit in Muscat, Oman
London, Aug. 1, 2011 – Thomson Reuters Governance, Risk and Compliance (accelus.thomsonreuters.com) is pleased to announce the 6th GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Regulators' Summit will take place in Oman on February 20-21, 2012 in association with the Capital Market Authority, Sultanate of Oman; and Oman Centre for Corporate Governance, Capital Market Authority. The summit will be held under the patronage of the Minister of Commerce & Industry of Oman.
The GCC Regulators' Summit remains the Middle East's premier event on the topics of regulation, compliance, risk and governance, providing a perfect platform for regulators and financial professionals to meet and discuss challenges, propose solutions and share best practice in a unique conference experience.
His Excellency Yahya Al Jabri, the executive president of the Capital Market Authority, said: "The Capital Market Authority and Oman Centre for Corporate Governance are pleased to host the 6th GCC Regulators' Summit in Oman alongside Thomson Reuters Governance, Risk & Compliance. Regulations, good governance and compliance are key factors for the stability of markets. This forum will present the perfect opportunity for financial professionals in Oman and across the GCC to address such crucial issues."
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Regulatory Authority has confirmed its position as the exclusive lead partner. Phillip Thorpe, its chairman and CEO, said: "The QFC Regulatory Authority is proud to be the lead partner of the GCC Regulators' Summit for the sixth year in succession. The summit has grown to become the annual event where the region's regulators discuss the key issues facing our financial markets. I look forward to meeting long-standing and new colleagues for another series of stimulating debates on the issues that will shape the future of regulation in the region."
Other partners of the summit who have confirmed their presence and support for next February's event include: National Bank of Abu Dhabi as the international banking partner; Ernst & Young as the professional consultancy partner; CCL as the institutional partner and Barclay Simpson as the recruitment partner.
Leas Bachatene, Thomson Reuters Governance, Risk & Compliance vice president and managing director for Middle East, Africa and Asia, said: "As part of its mission to enable customers to connect regulatory obligations with business goals to drive innovation and success, Thomson Reuters GRC is proud to present the GCC Regulators' Summit for the sixth year in a row, providing the community with a unique platform to address the ever-changing regulatory requirements. We are privileged to host the summit in Oman alongside the Capital Market Authority and Oman Centre for Corporate Governance and with the support of the prestigious partners and stakeholders involved.”
For more information or to register, please visit the summit's web site at http://www.complinet.com/gatherings/gcc/summit/2012/
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