1. 1 GCC Regulators Summit 16 th February 2011 Abdul Rahman Al Baker Executive Director - Financial Institutions Supervision Developing Effective Regulatory Environment for Mutual Funds

2. 2 Retail Investors Medium size Investors Professional Investors Developing Effective Regulatory Environment for Mutual Funds Proper Regulation for Mutual Funds that caters for Various Investors

3. 3 Dynamic Mutual Funds Regulation Equity funds Leasing Funds Index Funds ETFs Real Estates Investment Trusts Unit Trusts Hedge Funds Developing Effective Regulatory Environment for Mutual Funds

4. 4 To adopt Proper Corporate Governance - Proper Disclosure Requirements - Efficient Board of Directors - Sharia Supervisory Board ( Islamic Fund )

5. 5 Developing Effective Regulatory Environment for Mutual Funds Proper Supervision Requirements :  Proper Supervision Requirements : - Compliance with Disclosure Requirements - Proper Financial Reporting - Compliance with the Regulatory Requirements - Inspection

6. 6 Developing Effective Regulatory Environment for Mutual Funds Proper Legal Structures for Mutual Funds: - Corporate (Special Purpose Vehicle) - Contractual (Trust Instrument)