Senior officials from central banks, financial authorities, and regulatory bodies in the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Istanbul for a meeting of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Regional Consultative Group. The discussions focused on both global and regional financial vulnerabilities, with particular attention to debt sustainability issues.
Participants examined the impact of nonbank financial intermediation within the region and explored how artificial intelligence is being used in finance. The group also reviewed the FSB’s ongoing work for 2025 and discussed priorities for 2026.