On Monday, February 22nd, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) hosted the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council’s latest Financial Services Policy Group Meeting. As one of the Business Council’s newest members, ADGM welcomed the Policy Group’s members and featured guest speaker, Dr. Peter M. Werner, Senior Director of the International Swaps & Derivatives Association (ISDA). The meeting was led by U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council Senior Advisor and former U.S. Ambassador to the U.A.E. Michael Corbin.
Following introductions, Dr. Werner led the group in an in-depth discussion on Netting in the U.A.E. and in the Gulf region at-large, and discussed effective ways in which the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council and its members can address the issue. The importance of ADGM’s role in this matter was also discussed – by incorporating the ISDA model law in its insolvency regulations and though the adoption of Common Law as the basis of its legal system, would render ADGM an effective netting jurisdiction.
Members of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council meet with Dr. Peter Werner at Abu Dhabi Global Market Headquarters in Abu Dhabi
Following the committee’s discussion on Netting, ADGM’s Financial Center Development Director, Steve Barnett and ADGM’s Director for Policy & Legal, Mr. Emmanuel Givanakis, provided attendees with a comprehensive presentation of ADGM’s aims for Abu Dhabi and how U.S. businesses can benefit from the Free Zone.
Ambassador Corbin concluded the meeting by thanking Dr. Werner and policy group members for their active participation.
—
Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi Global Market is a broad-based international financial centre for local, regional and international institutions, established in accordance with the Federal Law No (8) of 2004, Federal Decree No (15) of 2013, Cabinet Resolution No (4) of 2013, and Abu Dhabi Law No (4) of 2013.
ADGM’s three independent authorities, the Registration Authority, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts – ensure that our business-friendly environment operates in line with international best practice that are recognized by major financial centres across the world.
In collaboration with other International Financial Centres, global institutions and regulators, Abu Dhabi Global Market develops and supports member institutions with the regulatory framework, legal jurisdiction and attractive business environment they need for sustainable business growth.
Website: http://www.adgm.com/
