Bahrain Bourse and Bahrain Clear participate in HSBC forum

Manama, Mar. 9 (BNA): Bahrain Bourse and Bahrain Clear participated in a virtual Forum organised by HSBC on March 3-4 March. This came as part of its endeavors to strengthen links with international investors. The forum witnessed participation from global custodians and investors as part of its roadshow outreach. The virtual event took place alongside the HSBC Markets and Securities Services: MENAT Virtual Forum 2021, one of the largest regional securities forums. The event provided Bahrain Bourse and Bahrain Clear with the opportunity to showcase its key regulatory and market developments and plans to investors. Topics discussed included market access reforms and key market developments. The speakers included Abdulla Abdin, Senior Director of Operations at Bahrain Clear and Marwa Almaskati, Director of Marketing & Business Development. “Over the past twelve months, one of the most effective means of communication with the market has been through virtual corporate access days and roadshows, which provided participants with broadened outreach to investment funds and global custodians as well as access to a more diverse mix of executives during meetings,”Narjes Jamal, Chief Operating Officer of Bahrain Bourse said. “We have seen growing appetite from international institutional investors into the market due to the lucrative opportunities available. Regional and international investors have shown growing interest in key developments taking place in Bahrain Bourse, and we look forward to continue our efforts to attract international investors to the market,” Narjes added. “We are thankful for Bahrain Bourse and Bahrain Clear’s participation in this virtual event and sharing insightful updates with our clients,”Malti Javeri, Head of Securities Services at HSBC in Bahrain, said.