This prestigious event will bring together banking and financial leaders to discuss key issues, opportunities, and the future of the financial industry.
BML
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced that the bank has been selected to host the 42nd Asian Bankers Association (ABA) General Meeting and Conference in the Maldives in 2026. This prestigious event will bring together banking and financial leaders to discuss key issues, opportunities, and the future of the financial industry.
The announcement was made during the 41st ABA General Meeting and Conference, which took place from September 15–16, 2025, in Bhutan. During the event, Mohamed Shareef, CEO and Managing Director of BML, was appointed as the Vice Chairman of the ABA.
We are honoured to be chosen as the host for the 42nd ABA General Meeting and Conference. This is a significant opportunity for the Maldives to showcase its thriving financial sector and its commitment to regional collaboration. We look forward to welcoming our peers from the Asian banking community and providing a platform for valuable dialogue on the future of our industry.
This is the second time BML would be hosting the ABA conference, following a highly successful event in 2018. Hosting the event once again highlights BML's growing influence and leadership within the Asian banking landscape.
The upcoming conference will be attended by representatives from ABA member countries including CEOs, senior executives, and industry experts. The event will feature a series of discussions, workshops, and networking sessions focused on topics critical to the banking and financial services sector.
