AMEDA annual Conference Launching tomorrow in Nigeria to enhance innovation in the financial landscape and discuss future of the financial infrastructures in Nigeria
The 41st edition of the Africa and Middle East Depository and Central Clearing Houses (AMEDA) annual Forum launching tomorrow in Lagos, Nigeria, the forum is taking place from April 23 to 25, 2025 and is hosted by the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc.
The AMEDA 2025 CONFERENCE is held in Nigeria which is considered among top 3 economies in Africa- under the rubric ‘Shaping the Future: Financial Markets & Infrastructures as catalysts for transforming Economies’, the event will foster discussions on the strategic role played by the financial infrastructures in promoting economic growth and enhancing sustainable growth.
The objectives of these events are to augment regional and international dialogue pertaining to the future of financial markets, and to promote the interchange of visions and experiences regarding strategies for cultivating a modern, resilient, and holistic financial framework that supports the progression of economic development within the African continent and the Middle East region, ultimately fostering the creation of prosperous and globally integrated economies.
In addition, it aims to discuss industry innovation, challenges, and the future of financial markets in driving economic growth and transformation initiatives. The event provides an ideal platform to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by infrastructure for achieving digital transformation and economic growth in the region.
The forum anticipates a distinguished assembly of high-ranking individuals, encompassing senior officials, key decision-makers, and subject matter experts within the financial markets sector from various nations across the region. Notably, the attendees will include His Excellency Mr. Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State, alongside several ministers. These prominent figures will engage in deliberations focused on charting a course for the future through the principles of innovation, stability, and inclusion amidst prevailing global uncertainties.
The robust political engagement of the summit’s leaders and ministers from abroad is indicative of the keen interest among political leaders in African nations that acknowledge AMEDA’s objectives in advancing the trends of the continent’s financial market. Furthermore, it underscores the industry’s recognition of the organization’s significance as a catalyst for fostering economic integration initiatives among the region
The three-day forum will encompass a series of significant sessions and events centered on the pivotal role of financial market infrastructure in fostering economic transformation. Deliberations will include a comprehensive review of the practical applications of contemporary technologies within financial market infrastructure, as well as in-depth analyses regarding the current state of financial market infrastructure across Africa and the Middle East.
Furthermore, the forum will feature discussion panels addressing the resilience of financial markets and their preparedness to navigate global uncertainties, alongside the crucial role of capital markets as catalysts for economic transformation. These sessions will benefit from the participation of esteemed representatives from central banks, stock exchanges, technology firms, and financial market infrastructure institutions.
In addition, the event will serve as a prominent platform for the unveiling of the ambitious 2030 Vision for Africa and the Middle East, with the overarching strategic objective of establishing future-resilient financial markets inherently capable of achieving comprehensive and sustainable growth for the collective benefit of the regions. This significant forum will convene influential leaders from preeminent global financial institutions, distinguished representatives of key regional and international development banks, and impactful economic policymakers. Moreover, the program will feature the highly anticipated launch of several insightful presentations focusing on pioneering and transformative solutions for financial markets, encompassing cutting-edge blockchain platforms, sophisticated artificial intelligence tools, and robust cybersecurity systems, complemented by engaging live demonstrations from innovative technology enterprises and dynamic startups.
Furthermore, the forum will incorporate specialized discussion sessions dedicated to the critical examination of environmental, social, and institutional governance (ESG) investments within microfinance institutions, alongside a focused exploration of strategies to effectively address regulatory complexities inherent in cross-border financial infrastructures.
