Second South Asian Capital Markets Conference – Dhaka, Bangladesh
The initiative for advancement of vision and momentum of growth of South Asian capital markets being marked by the titled theme of the conference Integration of South Asian Capital Markets: Challenges and Prospects. The market leaders, professionals, regulators, representative of international financial institutions and foreign institutional market player gave presentation on various aspects and importance of integration and pointed out several barriers such as heterogeneous domestic legal systems, different sized markets, regulatory philosophies and varying market cultures that are obstacles in achieving the benefits of integration. On the other hand, the outcome of the conference is helpful in strengthening the existing institutions and policy framework – making the Capital Market of South Asia more efficient, competitive and responsive to global trends.

The presence, seriousness, commitment and contribution of highly skilled professionals in this conference highlights the fact that the SAFE by systematically organizing this conference has marked an era of South Asian markets where they are ready to take on global challenges by regional synergies and combining energies.