Ayman M. Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, has been appointed FSB’s Regional Engagement Chair for a two-year term, starting on 10 August 2026.
In some priority areas of FSB work – such as crypto-assets and stablecoins and cross-border payments –, meaningful progress can only be achieved with a good understanding of developments in jurisdictions that are not members of the FSB. In his role as Regional Engagement Chair, Ayman M. Al-Sayari will advise the FSB Chair and Plenary on how to best leverage the FSB Regional Consultative Groups (RCGs) in supporting the FSB mandate.
Governor Al‑Sayari has an extensive background in central banking, global financial markets, international and regional engagement, and policy leadership. He served as FSB Member co-Chair of RCG Middle East and North Africa from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025 and has been actively involved in the FSB for many years, including through active leadership in advancing the perspectives of emerging market and developing economies.
Established in 2011, the FSB six Regional Consultative Groups provide a structured mechanism for members and non-members to interact on FSB initiatives, promote implementation of international financial policy initiatives, and share views on regional and global financial vulnerabilities.