To initiate and operate a robust, cost-efficient, multi asset class exchange that is well regulated and transparent, serving the Middle East region, which is internationally accessible to trade cash instruments, structured products and Sharia-compliant financial instruments as well as derivatives. Access through the electronic trading platform and the BFX plug and trade trading floor will allow market participants to utilise the Exchange to raise capital, manage risk and enable investment in a secure environment with central counterparty clearing, settlement and depository. In tandem the Exchange will pioneer international standard financial training.