Mr. Philippe Richard

Mr Philippe Richard joined the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in October 2015. He heads the regulatory-related international activities and collaborations with key international organisations and national regulators. He supports the FSRA in maintaining an active communication and contribution to discussions on fostering global financial stability and shaping international financial regulatory reforms.

Prior to joining ADGM’s FSRA, Philippe was the Director of the International Affairs Department at the French Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) overseeing all matters related to prudential and accounting regulations in the banking and insurance sectors. He was a member of the Advisory Board of the United Arab Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority between 2008 and 2009. From 2001 to 2008, he was the Secretary General of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). During his tenure at IOSCO, Philippe was actively involved in the development of the Multilateral Agreement for the exchange of information and in the implementation of the IOSCO Principles. In his earlier career, Philippe was also a Personal Assistant to Jacques de Larosière, the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) from 1993 to 1997.