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Nasser Seddiqi Appointed CEO of Casablanca Stock Exchange – A New Chapter for Morocco’s Capital Markets
The Board of Directors of the Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) unanimously elected Nasser Seddiqi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 January 2026. With more than 25 years of experience across financial regulation, asset management and market governance, Seddiqi brings a deep expertise from the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) and leading international bodies. His background in sustainable finance, futures markets and global regulatory standards is expected to drive the CSE’s strategic growth. Before his appointment, Seddiqi headed the AMMC’s Business Division, overseeing market supervision, asset‑management oversight and issuer regulation. He also chaired the Coordination Committee for the Futures Market (2022‑2025) and participated in several IOS & Harvard‑linked international platforms. The board expressed full confidence in his leadership and wishes him success in the new role.
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Appointment Announcement
The Board of Directors of the Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) has unanimously appointed Nasser Seddiqi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 January 2026. The decision was made in full compliance with the exchange’s statutes and regulatory provisions.
Professional Background
Mr. Seddiqi brings more than 25 years of experience in financial regulation, asset‑management, and market governance. His career includes senior roles at the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) and several international bodies, making him a valuable asset for the CSE’s strategic development.
Recent Roles
- Director of the Business Division at AMMC – overseeing market supervision, asset‑management activities, and issuer regulation.
- Chair of the Coordination Committee for the Futures Market (2022‑2025).
- Active participant in global platforms such as IOSCO and the Harvard‑IOSCO Global Certificate Program for Regulators.
Career Path
Mr. Seddiqi began his professional journey in Paris at an international audit firm, where he performed audit and advisory missions for several years. After gaining extensive experience in banking and asset‑management abroad, he joined the AMMC in 2009, ascending through a series of leadership positions before becoming Director of the Business Division.
Academic Credentials
He holds a French State‑Certified Accounting degree and several international certifications related to capital‑market development and financial regulation, including the prestigious Global Certificate Program for Regulators of Securities Markets issued by Harvard Law School in partnership with IOSCO.
Board’s Confidence
The Board expressed its full confidence in Mr. Seddiqi’s capabilities and wishes him great success as he leads the Casablanca Stock Exchange into its next phase of growth.