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BNiyazi Burak Akan Occupation Director of the Central Counterparty Department Employer Takasbank Location Türkiye LinkedIn Profile Website www.takasbank.com.tr Niyazi Burak Akan is a Turkish financial markets executive serving as director of the central counterparty department at Takasbank, where he oversees central clearing and risk management operations for the Turkish capital markets. Background Akan developed significant expertise in central counterparty (CCP) operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance throughout his tenure at Takasbank, the central clearinghouse of Turkey. As director of the central counterparty department, Akan leads initiatives designed to enhance the effectiveness and resilience of clearing and settlement processes for equities, derivatives, and other financial instruments. He regularly collaborates with international clearing organizations and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with global best practices and to support market stability in the region. Before assuming his current position, Akan held risk analysis and financial operations roles, contributing to projects to improve accountability, transparency, and technological advancement within Turkey’s post-trade infrastructure. Education Akan holds a degree in economics from Boğaziçi University, as well as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. References

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