Remarks from the Endowments & Minors Funds Authority

your excellencies distinguished guests still good morning it's my privilege privilege to address you today at abudhabi Finance week Where We Gather in what has rightfully become known as the capital of capital as we witness Abu dhabi's economy soaring to new heights I'm excited to share how aaf Abu zabi is contributing to this remarkable journey of economic Excellence Abu dhabi's Journey AS Global Financial Powerhouse is marked by unprecedented stability and a deep commitment to creating an ecosystem where capital Innovation and opportunity converge what makes this progress even more remarkable is the unwavering commitment of our leadership and institutions to enhance the well-being and the quality of life for everyone in our society at the endowments and miners funds Authority aaf Abu Dhabi we proudly aligned with this Vision striving to be a key partner in our nation's growth by managing our portfolio with wisdom and foresight we aim to deliver steady sustainable returns while addressing the evolving needs of our community to achieve the essence of circular economy we need to look at endowments through a different lens focusing not only on their charitable value but on the immense significant and untapped economic potential they hold distinguished guests today I am proud to announce the establishment of aaf capital the investment arm of ala Abu Dhabi this strategic initiative not only strengthens our position in the global Capital markets but also introduces an Innovative approach to institutional investment that combines Financial excellence and sustainable impact in an era where investors seek both stability and Innovation our approach offers a unique value proposition that aligns perfect with abu's vision as a Global Financial Hub let me share with you how endowment based Investments is changing the institutional Capital landscape and we have speaking about it for the past four or five days and if we take an example in this case to look at the education endowments in the US combined the US universities endowments has reached to to around $ 838 billion this is not just funding education it is sophisticated investment powerhouses that shapes market dynamics and drives Innovation and institutional investing similarly foundations in the US collectively own assets of approximately $1.3 trillion this demonstrates how endowment Capital can influence global markets while maintaining steady returns through economic Cycles such platforms contributed around $90 billion into 2023 only in terms of giving to the community building on these Pro proven models aaf capital is positioned to be become a Cornerstone institution in Abu dhabi's Financial ecosystem our investment approach is founded on strategic Market integration where we deploy Capital across different and diverse asset classes while leveraging Abu dhabi's unique position as a bridge between Global markets we create powerful synergies with key Market players and institutional investors worldwide and our commitment to sustainable value creation is unwavering we Implement investment strategies that reflect Global best practices in sustainability and governance now let me give you an overview of the economic impact and Market opportunity indeed the numbers speak for itself on the immense potential the global impact investing Market exceeding $1 trillion in 2022 is projected to maintain a double digit growth through 2030 and our investment strategy reflects the dynamism of Abu dhabi's Falcon economy in terms of agility forward looking and building for sustainable success we are not just participating in the market we are helping to shape its future and to achieve this we have adopted a sophisticated globally benchmarked investment strategy that diversifies our portfolio through different asset classes in terms of real estate public equities and alternative assets building and balancing risk while ensuring stable Returns the second pillar for us is building Financial resilience through challenging times and this is very important for endowment and minor funds and finally aligning our strategies with ESG principles reflecting the growing Global demand for sustainable responsible and investment practices with aaf capital we are creating new Pathways for Capital deployment that both that benefit both investors and broader economy as part of Abu gabi's Financial ecosystem aaf Capital serves as a bridge between traditional endowment principles and modern invested investment practices as we look to the future we must acknowledge the immense potential of endowments and Bridging the Gap between the public and private sectors it's important to recognize the distinction between short-term charitable efforts and the long-term economic and social sustainability that endowments Provide aaf Capital represents our commitment to innovation in financial markets and our dedication to strengthening Abu dhabi's position as a Global Financial Center we do invite you to join us in this journey together we can create investment opportunities that deliver both Financial returns and Lasting economic impact and we will continue to build upon Abu dhabi's Legacy aspiring to make Abu Dhabi the capital of endowments where Vision meets opportunity and where the future of finan is being shaped today thank you very much