Waleed Al Awadhi Reappointed Chair of IOSCO AMERC 2026–28

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), has been unanimously reappointed as Chair of the Africa and Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) for the 2026–2028 term.

AMERC brings together 41 regulatory authorities across Africa and the Middle East, including 29 voting and 12 associate non-voting members. The committee serves as a key platform for regional cooperation, policy alignment, and the promotion of resilient financial markets.

The uncontested reappointment highlights the international confidence in Al Awadhi’s leadership and the UAE’s continued commitment to transparency, market integrity, and forward-looking financial regulation. Under his guidance, AMERC has prioritized strengthening supervisory and enforcement frameworks, improving cross-border cooperation, and advancing capital market development.

As Chair, Al Awadhi will continue representing AMERC on the IOSCO Board, ensuring that Africa and the Middle East’s perspectives shape global regulatory standards. His leadership reinforces the UAE’s position as a trusted hub for regional and international financial governance.

Mohamed Al Shorafa, Chairman of the CMA Board of Directors, said: “Al Awadhi’s reappointment reflects the trust placed in the UAE’s regulatory framework. Amid regional challenges, the UAE continues to uphold stable and well-functioning capital markets, fostering confidence across Africa and the Middle East.”

Looking ahead, AMERC will focus on enhancing capital markets, responding to emerging risks, promoting innovation in digital assets, and advancing sustainable finance and investor education across member jurisdictions.

IOSCO, established in 1983, is the global standard-setter for securities regulation, with over 200 members overseeing more than 95% of the world’s financial markets.