Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 44 | Page 15

BDAMEX awarded IPA to operate crypto asset exchange B DAMEX has announced it has been awarded in principle approval (IPA) to operate a crypto asset exchange. The licence was granted earlier this year by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). Under the regulatory frameworks set by the FSRA, BDAMEX will provide a comprehensive exchange platform instilled with proper regulated governance, oversight and transparency over crypto asset activities that until this point has been lacking in the marketplace. With a growing demand for institutional investment in crypto assets, BDAMEX’s regulated exchange will meet the needs of the crypto asset customer base. In partnership with leading financial institutions, market makers, exchanges and world class technology partners BDAMEX BDAMEX has been awarded IPA to operate crypto asset exchange expects to build a regulated crypto asset exchange, with a focus on an institutional client base – before the end of 2019. Richard Schaeffer, former Chairman of New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) who was responsible for NYMEX’s transformation into an electronic trading platform while increasing its value to over US$13 billion, spearheading one of the most successful IPOs in history, has joined as the Chairman of BDAMEX. Schaeffer is confident that the team at BDAMEX is building a world-class regulated exchange where institutional traders, high net worth individuals and retail investors can come and find a safe and secure platform to trade crypto assets. ///////////////// Batelco launches ‘Batelco Talks’ with Artificial Intelligence presentation B atelco, the leading digital solutions provider in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched its Batelco Talks project, with the aim of fostering a learning environment and encouraging staff to participate in the exchange of knowledge. A talk on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the topic of the first session which was held at Batelco Headquarters in Hamala. The opening remarks of the event were delivered by Batelco Chief Human Resources Officer, Faisal Al Jalahma, with the session entitled ‘Exploring the Business Opportunities of AI’ delivered by Ameen Al Tajer, Managing CEO of Infiniteware, an AI company that provides products and services to several prominent clients. The session highlighted the trends surrounding AI, related business opportunities, challenges and ethical concerns. A number of Batelco executives and staff attended the session as part of the www.intelligentcio.com company’s strategy towards fostering a learning environment and encouraging knowledge sharing. The strong participation at the event reflects the interest of staff in educational events aimed at upgrading the technological culture within the company. Attendees engaged with the speaker and were excited to share their views about the topic in relation to the telecommunication industry. Such events provide an interactive platform for attendees to exchange knowledge with industry leaders, particularly in the field of telecommunications and digital technology. INTELLIGENTCIO 15