Financial Brokerage Forum in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday

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About The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA):

On January 29, 2000 HH UAE President issued a federal decree to set up a public authority in the UAE's capital, which was called "Securities and Commodities Authority." The Authority enjoyed a legal entity, financial and administrative independence with the control and executive powers necessary for it to discharge its tasks in line with the provisions of this law and the regulations issued in implementation thereof, noting that the authority reported to the minister. The Authority may set up subsidiary branches or offices to discharge the tasks of supervising and monitoring the markets but may neither practice trade activities nor seek benefit in any project nor own or issue any securities. The vision of the authority is leadership enhancement aiming at boosting and protecting the investment in the capital markets as well as consolidating the stability of the national economy. Its mission is leverage of the transactions' levels in the capital markets to be complied with the best practices and standards internationally recognized. Ensuring transparency, integrity, and justice as well as the development of the investment awareness. Keeping upgrading of the supervisory legislations to be implemented in an integrated framework methodology.

About The Financial Brokerage in the Gulf Forum & Exhibition (FBF):

Given the market expansion and a number of rules and regulations that have evolved to meet the situation, financial brokerage services saw the need to have decision makers meet with concerned companies in the sector to address common problems. The Financial Brokerage in the Gulf forum and exhibition, under the slogan "Investment in a New Global Economy", will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 14-15 of October, 2008, is part of the ongoing effort for dialogue. This forum is held under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al-Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) in UAE that has interest in both public and private sectors and work to draw them closer. The forum is in cooperation with the Federation of GCC Chambers.

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