The ISDA Capital Markets & Derivatives Forum Dubai will bring together senior regulators and market leaders from the UAE, the region and global financial markets to examine the future of capital markets and derivatives in the UAE. The event will explore how regulatory reform, market infrastructure development and innovation are supporting the growth and global integration of UAE capital markets, focusing on market liquidity, risk and collateral management, US Treasury clearing requirements and the role of digital assets and tokenization. Featuring influential voices from banks, asset managers, regulators and market infrastructures, the event offers a high‑level platform for insight, discussion and engagement at a pivotal moment for the region’s financial ecosystem.
Economic, Market and Geopolitical Outlook
Leading economists and market practitioners will discuss the current economic, market and geopolitical landscape and the outlook for the year ahead.
Building Robust Derivatives and Capital Markets
Derivatives play a key role in driving risk mitigation, investment, cost-effective financing and market liquidity, contributing to greater competitiveness and economic growth. This panel will explore the development of derivatives markets in UAE, describe how they can be used to bolster capital market growth and liquidity, and consider any legal, regulatory and market hurdles that need to be addressed.
Implications of US Treasury Clearing Rules for Regional Investors
A US requirement for certain US Treasury securities to be cleared from the end of this year will have a significant impact on market participants across the globe given the extraterritorial effects of the new rules. What do firms need to do to prepare?
Risk Management in Volatile Markets
Market volatility can cause margin requirements to spike, causing firms to quickly source cash or other high-quality collateral. What steps can market participants take to optimize their collateral and improve operational resilience to manage future liquidity stress events? What role can repo and securities lending play, and what developments are being made in these markets in the region?
The Role of Digital Assets in Capital Markets
What role could digitized assets, including tokenized securities and stablecoins, play in resolving the operational issues associated with derivatives processes, such as collateral management? What challenges need to be overcome to enable the adoption of these technologies? What progress is being made on the development of a central bank digital currency in the region?
