06-07 May 2025MADINAT JUMEIRAHDUBAI

About The Summit

With an impressive assembly of delegates from across regional and global financial institutions, the second edition of the Capital Market Summit, hosted by Dubai Financial Market, affirmed its status as the foremost gathering focused on IPOs in the region.

Serving as a vibrant platform for stimulating discussions and strategic insights, the Summit emphasized the pivotal role of the entire ecosystem in ensuring success. Specifically, it underscored the paramount importance of strong governance for IPOs and broader economic recovery.

Highlights from CMS '24

Attendees had the unique opportunity to hear from regional and international figures, as they delved into crucial topics shaping today's capital markets and forecasting future trajectories. Engaging sessions explored a spectrum of themes including IPO growth, government privatization, global economic forecasts, asset managers' perspectives, global stock exchange dynamics, growth capital avenues, the evolving landscape of virtual assets and the transformative influence of AI on financial markets.

A standout feature of this year's summit was the innovative Investor Hub, a dedicated space where government and corporate leaders from prominent listed and private entities shared exclusive insights with select participants, elevating the event's value proposition.

Explore our detailed session summaries available on the agenda page and immerse yourself in the latest news, photos and videos in the media center.

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'24 Speakers

Jim DeMarePresident of Global Markets, BofA Securities

Jim DeMare is president of Global Markets for Bank of America and is a member of the company’s Executive Management Team, Management Risk Committee and Operating Committee. He also co-chairs the Global Markets Risk and the Global Reputational Risk Committees.

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DFM is an integral part of the ecosystem and has ensured that there is the right governance, watchdogs, global standards and regulations in place to help the capital markets thrive”H.E. Helal AlMarri, Chairman of DFM.

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