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TCMA
2016
Annual Report
The opening speeches of the conference were delivered
by Vahdettin Ertaş, Ph.D., CMB Chairman, İlhami Koç,
the Association’s Chairperson, Paul P. Andrews, IOSCO
Secretary General, and Alparslan Budak, IFIE Chair.
Following the opening speeches, country representatives
shared the trends in investor education, case studies and
global developments with the attendants. In addition, the
experts discussed the impact of changing economy and
market dynamics upon investor education activities.
TCMA and CFA Society of İstanbul Event
The event co-organized by our Association and CFA Society
of İstanbul took place at Müzedechanga on 4 October 2016.
Approximately 150 guests attended the event that brought
together the directors of capital market institutions who
shared their opinions about current topics.
Combating Terrorist Financing and Anti-Money
Laundering Efficiency Training and Workshop
Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) Workshop
tackling UK and EU legislation practices within the scope
of EU Harmonization Project “Efficiency in Combating
Terrorist Financing and Anti-Money Laundering”, which
was co-organized by our Association, Association of
Financial Institutions, Banks Association of Turkey and
Insurance Association of Turkey, took place in İstanbul on
10‑14 October 2016.
85 representatives from amongst Association members
took part in the training on 10 October 2016. The joint
workshop on 14 October 2016 was attended by a total of
170 representatives, 40 of whom were our Association’s
members.
In addition, MASAK and the Association co-organized the
Combating Terrorist Financing and Anti-Money Laundering
Workshop on 21 November 2016 for the purpose of
increasing the effectiveness of the implementation of
applicable legislation and joint deliberation of current
topics related to practice with respect to our members
that have significant obligations in terms of preventive
measures for anti-money laundering and combating
terrorist financing. Held in İstanbul, the workshop
was attended by 142 people, broken down as 56 from
Association-member banks, 58 from intermediary
institutions, 25 from asset management companies, and 3
from investment trusts.
Capital Markets Congress
Organized by our Association with the theme “Strong
Capital Markets, Strong Turkey” and with the vision of
putting İstanbul among the world’s financial centers,
the Capital Markets Congress was held in İstanbul on
4‑5 November 2016 and honored by T.R. President Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan. Having started with the opening speeches
of the T.R. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, T.R. Deputy
Prime Minister Nurettin Canikli, and TCMA Chairperson
İlhami Koç, the congress brought together leading
names from Turkey, finance gurus, academics, market
professionals and institutional and individual investors
from around the globe.
During the congress, “Capital Markets Congress Award”
ceremony was also carried out. Having inaugurated
the congress with his speech, President Recep Tayyip
Erdoğan presented plaques to representatives of the seven
companies from the financial services industry, that were
recognized with an award.
2,047 guests participated in the Capital Markets Congress
that received intense interest from all over Turkey. The
congress covered 14 panels and 18 training programs.
TCMA and CFA Society of İstanbul Event
Combating Terrorist Financing and Anti-Money Laundering Efficiency
Training and Workshop