Keynote speech - Money20/20 Middle East
· Ayman M Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (Saudi Arabia)
Summary written by Dark Majestic in its own words · topics: banking regulation and supervision, payments, digital money and crypto-assets, development and emerging economies, growth, investment and productivity
AM · Ayman M Al-Sayari · Saudi Central Bank WikiKeynote speech - Money20/20 Middle EastContextKeynote speech by His Excellency Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, at the Money20/20 Middle East, Riyadh, 15 September 2026.
Why it mattersShows Saudi Arabia's regulatory approach to fintech and its cautious engagement on stablecoins and virtual assets.
Problems raised- Fast-growing fintech must not outrun stability and trust.
- Stablecoins and virtual assets carry risks that need safeguards.
- Global uncertainty weighs on investor confidence.
Solutions proposed- Provide licensing pathways, supervisory tools and shared infrastructure that lower entry barriers.
- Engage with global regulators to design safeguards for digital assets.
- Build agile frameworks in partnership with industry that balance innovation and stability.
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