Strategic focus · 2026 to 2030

Building the next chapter of the market.

MSD five-year strategic plan to strengthen the Maldives post-trade infrastructure and improve access to securities services through modern systems, digital platforms, and enhanced governance.

01 CSD Modernisation 02 Digital Access 03 Settlement Efficiency 04 Governance & Risk 05 Market Development
01

CSD Infrastructure Modernisation

MSD is implementing a modern Central Securities Depository system to support more efficient account management, settlement processing, ownership recording, and registry services.

This includes:

  • Improved securities account management
  • Enhanced ownership record keeping
  • More efficient transaction processing
  • Stronger system controls and audit trails
  • Better reporting and reconciliation tools
  • Improved support for issuers and market participants
02

Digital Access & Service Delivery

MSD is expanding digital services to improve access for investors, issuers, and participants.

Key initiatives include:

  • Enhanced Infinity portal services
  • Development of mobile access channels
  • Online service request submission
  • Digital access to statements and account information
  • Improved investor communication
  • Digital support for general meetings through FahiVote
03

Settlement & Operational Efficiency

MSD aims to improve the efficiency, reliability, and transparency of post-trade processes.

Focus areas include:

  • Settlement process enhancement
  • Reduction of manual workflows
  • Improved reconciliation
  • Better participant communication
  • Clearer service timelines
  • Strengthened operational procedures
04

Governance, Risk & Compliance

MSD is strengthening governance and risk management to support its role as a financial market infrastructure.

Focus areas include:

  • Board and committee governance
  • Internal policies and procedures
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Operational risk management
  • Technology governance
  • Cybersecurity controls
  • Business continuity planning
05

Market Development Support

MSD supports capital market development by improving the infrastructure needed for investors, issuers, brokers, and other participants to engage with the market.

This includes:

  • Improved onboarding
  • Better access to ownership records
  • More efficient issuer services
  • Stronger investor confidence
  • Support for new products and services
  • Improved public awareness of securities ownership and investor rights

Roadmap

A phased approach over five years.

2026–2027

Phase 1: Foundation

  • CSD system procurement and implementation
  • Infinity portal enhancements
  • Governance framework refresh
  • Operational procedure standardisation
2027–2028

Phase 2: Expansion

  • Mobile access channels
  • Digital service request workflows
  • FahiVote platform scaling
  • Issuer service portal launch
2028–2030

Phase 3: Maturity

  • Full CSD system integration
  • Advanced reporting and analytics
  • Market development programmes
  • Continuous improvement cycle

Next steps

Explore the governance that drives this plan.

Learn about the Board of Directors, senior management, and the committees that oversee MSD’s strategic direction.

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