10 September 2025
Kurumba Maldives
About the forum
12th Annual Finance Forum
As the largest institutional investor and a key social security provider in the country, Pension Office recognises the importance of developing the financial services and social security sectors, as well as promoting financial literacy, in achieving its strategic goals.
The Maldives Finance Forum, established in 2012, serves as a national platform for discussing key issues, exchanging views, and sharing expertise to advance the development of the financial and social security sectors in the Maldives.
The longest running annual event for leaders of the Maldives Finance Sector
Forum Objectives
Sustainable Development
To promote sustainable capital market development by highlighting the importance of market standardisation, improved governance, and long-term economic growth.
Collaboration
To highlight the significant role of institutional investors and market participants in building a resilient capital market.
Stakeholder Dialogue
To facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue on strategies to deepen the local capital market while upholding transparency, investor protection, and access to the capital market.
Innovative Solutions
To showcase global best practices in regulation, discourse, and innovation that can contribute to the development of robust capital markets.Forum Speakers & Panelists
Henrique Cruz
International Investment Management ConsultantRQPONING, Consulting and Training, LdaAhmed Inaz, PhD
Chairperson of the BoardMaldives Pension Administration OfficeSujatha Haleem
Chief Executive OfficerMaldives Pension Administration OfficeMohamed Hussain Maniku
Chief Executive OfficerCapital Market Development AuthorityMohamed Aushan Latheef
Chief Executive OfficerMaldives Stock Exchange & Maldives Securities DepositoryRifaath Jaleel
ChairpersonFirst National Finance CorporationAbdul Wahid Thowfeeq
ChairmanDhivehi Investment PartnersRobin Wall
Chief Financial OfficerDhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun Public Limited (Dhiraagu)Abdullah Zakariyya
Director GeneralPension Supervision Department, Capital Market Development AuthorityShuhad Ibrahim
Trade and Investment ConsultantMinistry of Economic Development and TradeAgenda
Morning
09:15
Welcome RemarksDr. Ahmed Inaz Chairperson of the Board - Maldives Pension Administration Office
09:25
Presentation: Supporting Business GrowthMr. Shuhad Ibrahim Trade and Investment Consultant - Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
09:40
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:10
Panel Discussion on Unlocking Business Growth and Accessing Finance
Panelists
Dr. Ahmed Inaz Chairperson of the Board - Maldives Pension Administration OfficeMr. Rifaath Jaleel Chairperson - First National Finance CorporationMr. Abdul Wahid Thowfeeq Chairman - Dhivehi Investment PartnersMr. Robin Wall Chief Financial Officer - Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun Public Limited (Dhiraagu)Moderator
Ms. Haifa Ahmed Head of Investment and Advisory Services - Maldives Pension Administration Office11:40
Presentation on Capital Market Evolution in the Maldives: Regulatory Milestones and the Road AheadMr. Abdullah Zakariyya Director General - Pension Supervision Department, Capital Market Development Authority
12:00
Lunch Break
Afternoon
13:30
Presentation on Lessons from Global Best Practices: Institutional Investors and Limited Disclosure MarketsMr. Henrique Cruz International Investment Management Consultant - RQPONING, Consulting and Training, Lda
13:50
Panel Discussion on Governance, Infrastructure, and Safeguards: Foundations for a Resilient Capital Market
Panelists
Mr. Henrique Cruz International Investment Management Consultant - RQPONING, Consulting and Training, LdaMr. Mohamed Hussain Maniku Chief Executive Officer - Capital Market Development AuthorityMr. Mohamed Aushan Latheef Chief Executive Officer - Maldives Stock Exchange & Maldives Securities DepositoryModerator
Ms. Hawwa Fajuwa Chief Financial Officer - Maldives Pension Administration Office15:20
Video Presentation on Pension Office
15:25
Presentation: Role of Pension Office in Building a Resilient and Inclusive Capital MarketMs. Sujatha Haleem Chief Executive Officer - Maldives Pension Administration Office
15:45
Coffee Break
15:55
Visioning Exercise for National Development Plan: “Imagining the Future of Finance in the Maldives (2045)”Nexia Maldives
16:55
Closing RemarksMs. Mariyam Shiuna Chief Operating Officer - Maldives Pension Administration Office
17:00
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