The ASE Participates in the 55th General Assembly and Annual Meeting of WFE

The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) represented by Mr. Nader Azar, the CEO of the ASE, participated in the 55th General Assembly and Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) which was held in Doha / Qatar hosted by the Qatar Stock Exchange during October 19-21, 2015. CEOs and other representatives of member exchanges worldwide attend the main yearly WFE meeting for in-depth discussion on major issues surrounding the exchange industry.

 During the Meeting, the participating exchanges including the ASE approved on the Draft Agenda, the Draft Minutes of the General Assembly in Seoul 28 October 2014, as well as the accounts of 2014 and WFE financial position as of 31 August 2015, and the 2016 budget proposal. In addition, they recommended on the Sustainability Working Group (SWG), published a position paper, setting out the views of global market operators and CCPs, and elected members of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of Bolsa Valores de Colombia is unanimously appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors for a 2-year term; the Chairman of National Stock Exchange of India, as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors; and the Chairman of SIX Swiss Exchange as Chairman of the Working Committee.

During the meeting, it was agreed to hold the 2016 General Assembly in Cartagena, Colombia, hosted by Bolsa Valores de Colombia from October 19 to 21, 2016.