London, June 18 (BNA):  Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), participated in the opening session at the HSBC GCC Exchanges 2025 Conference in a fireside chat titled "Bahrain’s Financial Sector:  Reform Momentum, Market Confidence and Talent-Led Growth".

The conference brings together representatives from GCC exchanges, alongside several international officials and investors.

Moderated by Joseph Ghorayeb, CEO of HSBC Bahrain, the fireside chat underscored the CBB’s pivotal role in developing a regulatory framework that enhances innovation and advances financial services in the Kingdom.  Governor Humaidan highlighted CBB’s efforts to attract foreign investments, enhance market competitiveness, and support national economic growth through sound regulatory reforms.  He also emphasised the importance of human capital development aligned with global standards as a pillar of long-term sectoral advancement.

The delegation also attended a meeting with senior global fund and asset managers to strengthen cross-border investment relations and highlight Bahrain’s capital market offerings.

The conference serves as a platform for GCC exchanges to convene and underscore their commitment to enhancing cooperation, developing productive partnerships, and driving the growth of capital markets across the region.  These engagements aim to contribute to opening broader investment opportunities at the regional level.

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