Middle East Securities Finance Panel Discussion: Part One

Part One of the Middle East Securities Finance Panel brought together experts to discuss emerging trends and opportunities in securities lending and repo markets in the Middle East, highlighting the region’s strong growth potential. Panelists included Jalal Faruki (SNB), Sarah Alothman (Riyad Capital), and Andrew Stephen (J.P. Morgan), among others, who explored the evolution of the Middle Eastern securities lending market, cross-border repo activity, and indicators of future growth. Discussions centred on unique market challenges and the steps needed to create deep, liquid tradable markets.