Dr. Ekrem ARIKAN

Chair of WFC & AECSD
CEO & Board Member of MKK

Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK) is pleased to invite you to participate in the 27th Annual General Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Central Securities Depository Group (ACG), which will take place on 13 October, 2026, in the vibrant city of İstanbul, the historic bridge between Europe and Asia.

The 27th Annual General Meeting will be followed by the CSD Summit İstanbul 2026 on October 14-16, 2026, bringing together members of the Association of Eurasian Central Securities Depositories (AECSD), the Asia-Pacific Central Securities Depository Group (ACG) and the Africa & Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) on a single platform. This joint gathering will provide an exceptional opportunity for CSDs to exchange perspectives on innovation and regulation, explore new models for post-trade infrastructures, and further strengthen cooperation between regions.

MKK warmly invites you to experience the unique cultural richness and spirit of İstanbul—from its iconic landmarks to its world-renowned cuisine.

We look forward to welcoming you in İstanbul.

Badiuddin AKBER

Chair, ACG
CEO, Central Depository Company (CDC) of Pakistan Limited

Dear ACG Members,

Greetings!

It gives me immense pleasure to cordially invite all ACG Members to the 27^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asia-Pacific CSD Group (ACG), which will be held in the beautiful city of İstanbul, Türkiye, graciously hosted by our esteemed fellow member, Merkezi Kayıt Kuruluşu (MKK).

This year, the AGM will be followed by a two-day Summit, titled ‘CSD Summit İstanbul 2026’, under the theme: “One Vision, Many Regions, New Opportunities: Bridging Markets, Bridging Continents, Empowering Growth.” The Summit will provide a unique platform for members to engage in in-depth discussions, share insights, and explore emerging opportunities across the Eurasia, Asia-Pacific, African & Middle East regions.

The ACG AGM has always been at the heart of our group, serving as a vital platform for members to network, exchange ideas, and engage with Taskforces while shaping the future of capital market infrastructure. I warmly encourage your active participation. Together, we will continue to build on our tradition of cooperation and innovation, ensuring that our markets remain resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking.

I look forward to welcoming you all in İstanbul.

Dr. Mohammad BAGHESTANI

Vice Chair, ACG
CEO & Board Member, Central Securities Depository of Iran (CSDI)

It is with much delight that I pen down a few words for the 27 th Annual General Meeting of the Asia-Pacific CSD Group (ACG); a tremendous effort of Türkiye's Central Securities Depository (MKK).

The cross-regional summit this year, in the stunning city of İstanbul, serves as an excellent forum to primarily explore the role of innovative technologies in the depository, clearing and settlement industry irrespective of differences in time and geography.

I am sure that this occasion will provide an affable environment for the ACG, AECSD and AMEDA members to freely exchange their views and ideas.

I wish the conference would be able to deliberate on its mission with dynamism and fervor.

I convey my best wishes to the organizing team for their laudable effort and hard work they have put forth to give this summit its much needed color and vigor.