DHAKA : Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently convened
the inaugural Financial Markets Leadership Forum for Financial Institution
clients in Bangladesh. The event brought together regulators and nearly 200
esteemed industry leaders from banks, financial institutions, and capital
markets to share perspectives on the evolving financial markets landscape,
regulatory leadership, market stability, and opportunities for sustainable
growth and innovation in Bangladesh.
Discussions during the Forum focused on how stronger risk
management practices, deeper and more liquid markets, and the strategic use of
technology and sustainable finance can help Bangladesh navigate global
uncertainty and capture new opportunities. Participants highlighted the
critical role of robust market infrastructure, regulatory clarity, and
collaboration in strengthening Bangladesh’s position within the global
financial system, a press release said.
The Forum was graced by Masud Khan, Chairman of the
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission as the Chief Guest, and Md.
Sarwar Hossain, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, as the Special Guest. Their
presence underscored the importance of close and continuous engagement between
regulators and market participants in building a robust, resilient, and future
ready financial system.
“Bangladesh’s financial markets stand at a pivotal
moment,” said Enamul Huque, CEO, Standard Chartered Bangladesh. “By deepening
market liquidity, strengthening risk management, and embracing digital and
sustainable finance, we can unlock the next phase of growth for our economy.
Standard Chartered is proud to convene this dialogue and to stand alongside our
regulators and clients as a long term partner in building a more resilient,
inclusive, and future ready financial system. My sincere thanks to Masud Khan,
Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission as the Chief
Guest; Md. Sarwar Hossain, Deputy Governor of Bangladesh Bank, as the Special
Guest; also to all speakers, panellists, clients and colleagues for their
valuable insights and participation.”
On behalf of Standard Chartered Bangladesh, the Bank’s
CEO, Enamul Haque, delivered the opening remarks and Head of Markets and
Corporate Sales, Sabah Saleheen Azim, moderated the event and panel discussion.
Other panellists and speakers include Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director, City
Bank Plc; Mehdi Zaman, DMD and Head of Treasury, Offshore Banking and Financial
Institutions, Eastern Bank PLC; and from Standard Chartered, Ashish Malik,
Head, Markets FI Sales South Asia; Himanshu Dhyani, Head of FI, GCNA, &
Head of BBD, GCNA South Asia, CIB FI BBD; and Nasreen Rehman, Head of Financial
Institutions, Bangladesh.
