Doha-London, June 16 (QNA) - The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA), Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), and Edaa successfully concluded their participation in the fifth edition of the GCC Capital Markets Conference, organized by HSBC in London, UK.

This participation reflected the growing standing of Qatar's Capital Markets on the international stage and highlighted the continued development of the financial sector in the State of Qatar. It gave listed Qatari companies a strategic platform to connect with leading asset managers and global institutional investors.

Building on this strong presence, and reflecting rising international confidence in Qatar's

Capital Markets, the conference featured a series of high-level meetings. A delegation representing Qatar's Capital Market ecosystem, led by the Chief Executive Officers of QFMA, QSE, and Edaa, held extensive discussions with leading international investors, financial institution executives, asset managers, prime brokers, global custodians, and

representatives of major financial and investment institutions.

Discussions focused on the development of Capital Markets across the GCC, strengthening liquidity, governance, investment opportunities, cross-border capital flows,

and the continued advancement of market infrastructure.

QSE discussed the ongoing development of Qatar's financial market and highlighted the

latest regulatory reforms and the market's growing appeal to international investors seeking stable, long-term investment opportunities.

On the sidelines of the conference, Qatar Stock Exchange took part in the GCC Capital Markets CEOs meeting held on 8 July. As part of its wider program to strengthen engagement with international investors, the HSBC GCC Exchanges Conference in London provided a platform that brought together representatives from 14 listed Qatari companies and representatives from 40 global investment institutions.

During the HSBC GCC Exchanges Conference, the participating Qatari companies held 185

one-on-one and group meetings with representatives from international investment

institutions.

The meetings covered financial performance, growth prospects, and the fastmoving economic shifts underway in Qatar.

These meetings reflect Qatar Stock Exchange's strategic focus on building long-term, sustainable relationships with foreign investment institutions that continue to raise their allocations in Qatar as they diversify their portfolios.

This joint participation demonstrates the ongoing coordination and integration between QFMA, QSE and Edaa in support of the objectives of Qatar's Third Financial Sector Strategy.

Each institution plays a vital role in strengthening the competitiveness, efficiency and attractiveness of Qatar's Financial Markets at both regional and international levels.

Qatar's Capital Market continues to establish their position as one of the most resilient and

advanced markets in the region, supported by the strength of the national economy and effective collaboration among key stakeholders to advance market infrastructure, regulatory development and investor engagement. This momentum is further reinforced by market depth, a diversified investor base, product innovation, and enhanced liquidity measures.

These efforts continue to strengthen investor confidence locally and internationally, while strengthening Qatar's position as a leading investment destination with growing competitive advantages at the regional and global levels. (QNA)