Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) will participate in the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum, taking place in London on Monday October 19, 2009, and organized by the Department of Economic Development.
“Attracting foreign and institutional investors is among the core objectives of ADX, and we are always keen to participate in such important events in our efforts to promote Abu Dhabi in general and its financial markets in particular, at the international level,” commented Tom Healy, ADX’s Chief Executive, who will speak on a panel at the event.
“The UAE and Abu Dhabi are at the forefront of economic recovery in the region, having been singled out by various international financial powerhouses to be among the leading performers in the aftermath of the recent international financial turmoil. Hence, we are serving one of our core and strategic objectives through highlighting Abu Dhabi’s exceptional resilience and robust growth,” he added.
Healy also explained that “through participating in the forum, ADX is seeking to highlight how the leadership is enabling financial markets to become a key engine for growth in Abu Dhabi.”
“ADX plays a fundamental role in the 2030 Economic Vision, as we do not only reflect the economic performance of Abu Dhabi, but, and most importantly, we are a crucial catalyst in the process of its economic development through channeling savings and foreign investments to financial markets,” the chief executive said.
Since the beginning of 2009, ADX has been among the best performing stock exchanges in the region, recording, to-date, a gain of more than 35%.