The Investment and Finance Office signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Center for Applied Research in Finance (CARF) at Boğaziçi University, marking a strategic step toward strengthening cooperation in financial research and innovation.
The agreement was formalized at CARF's headquarters on the Kandilli Campus of Boğaziçi University and was signed by Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu and CARF Chairperson Prof. Dr. Vedat Akgiray. The MoU aims to enhance collaboration in key areas including fintech, participation finance, and sustainable finance, while contributing to the advancement of Türkiye's entrepreneurial ecosystem and the dissemination of innovative financial technologies.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dağlıoğlu emphasized that one of the Office's key priorities is to accelerate and facilitate capital flows into Türkiye. He noted that achieving this objective requires diversified policy instruments and strong institutional cooperation. Highlighting CARF's expertise, particularly in sustainable finance and emerging financial technologies, Dağlıoğlu expressed satisfaction in formalizing the partnership within a concrete framework.
He also underlined the growing importance of technological advancement and resilience in the global financial system, pointing to the need for strengthening domestic capabilities in areas such as artificial intelligence and financial infrastructure. Dağlıoğlu added that the collaboration with CARF would provide a solid foundation for advancing the country's financial ecosystem in the years ahead.
Prof. Dr. Vedat Akgiray described the agreement as a significant milestone for both CARF and Türkiye. He stated that the partnership would bridge academic knowledge with technological expertise and policy design, contributing directly to the country's economic transformation. Akgiray noted that CARF's work in financial technologies, sustainability, environmental finance, and corporate governance is aimed not only to support academic advancement but also to generate tangible economic impact.
Emphasizing the importance of working alongside a strong public institution, Akgiray said the cooperation would bring new momentum and meaning to CARF's research activities. He added that a shared commitment to data-driven, transparent, and resilient financial systems forms the backbone of the partnership.
The Investment and Finance Office continues to engage in long-term partnerships and projects that reinforce Türkiye's position as the nexus of finance, contributing to the development of the country's financial landscape and strengthening its standing in international financial markets.