The 2024 Debt and Financial Derivatives Forum (DMDF) concluded with several key outcomes from panel discussions, workshops, and expert opinions. These outcomes aim to develop Saudi financial markets and boost foreign investment to achieve top global financial market indicators.
The forum featured several specialized workshops on debt markets and financial derivatives for 2024. Among the highlights was “Deepening Market Liquidity: Building Flexible Bond Markets,” presented by Andy Hill, the Executive Director of the World Financial Markets Association.
Abdulilah Al-Qahtani from the Saudi Tadawul Group led a workshop on debt instruments, focusing on their role in corporate financing, benefits, risks, and practical cases from the Saudi market.
CME Group
Eric Bertrand from CME Group overviewed financial derivatives, explaining their basics, requirements, and benefits. He also covered how to use these tools in investment and hedging strategies. The workshop ended with Rob Langrick, Chief Product Officer at CFA Institute, who discussed the debt and derivatives markets, the CFA Program’s role, and its practical applications. He also highlighted how the CFA Program can enhance professional knowledge and skills.
The forum, themed “Unlocking Growth Opportunities,” successfully attracted participants interested in local and regional sectors. It focused on key financial topics, including the debt market in the Kingdom, the development of financial derivatives in the Middle East, debt market evolution, and trends in the sector both locally and globally.
During the forum’s activities and discussion sessions, participants were able to explore promising opportunities in the bond and sukuk markets, highlight new potentials for stimulating growth, and gain the latest insights into the futures markets.
Kingdom’s Progress in Debt, Financial Derivatives Markets
The forum speakers praised the Kingdom’s progress in growing its debt and financial derivatives markets. They noted that new roles are diversifying funding sources and improving liquidity. This progress should lead to more local and regional financial market involvement in major projects like infrastructure and energy. Additionally, financial derivatives are expected to see increased use for risk management, with a stronger role for futures and options in the Saudi market. Improved regulations and rising international investor confidence are also likely to boost foreign investments.
Finally, the forum collaborated with partners to raise awareness about modern financial tools, risk management, and market transparency. It aimed to enhance the Kingdom’s reputation as a top investment destination regionally and internationally. This also involved working with notable entities like the Saudi Exchange Group, the Chicago Stock Exchange, and CFA, and developing national competencies through specialized training programs for financial markets.
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