Press release
Banking for the Future
Summary: The East Africa Future Banking Summit will provide a forum to discuss challenges and strategies which will lead East African banks to become more lean, efficient and competitive.19 June, Nairobi: The East Africa Future Banking Summit kicked off today at the Villa Rosa Kempinski with focus on key trends like, Digital Banking, Cryptocurrency, Block-Chain Technology,
Cyber Security & Cyber Resilient Strategies being some of the concept that will be decoded in the duration of the event.
The event began with a presentation by George Bodo, Head of Financial Desk, Ecobank Capital, Kenya on adjusting to tightening regulatory environment in the banking sector. The impact of digitization on the East African banking environment was explained by George Njuguna, Chief Information Officer
Housing Finance Bank, Kenya. The Bank & FinTech collaboration in an API economy presentation by Salil Ravindran, Head – Digital Banking Centre of Excellence(India)- Oracle, addressed the need to learn from API initiatives worldwide.
The presentations on “The Future of Bank Branch in a Highly Digitized Banking Environment” & “Digital Transformation in Banks” were presented by David Ndome, National Bank, Regional Branch Business Manager, Kenya and Mwanahamisi J Hussein, KCB Bank, Head of Alternate Channels, Tanzania respectively. This was followed by a panel discussion on the development of Central Repository Data System which could prove to be a game changer for the banking sector.
Chima Nwoko, Chief Executive Officer, South Atlantic Solutions (South Africa) spoke on the approach to be adopted for suitable core banking solutions. Leon Kiptum, Family Bank, Head of Alternate Channels (Kenya) presented on the adoption and development of a new payment landscape for African customers. The day concluded with two panel discussions focused on the “Regulating And Standardizing of Mobile Payments” and “The Role of Banks & FinTechs in Conquering Digital Age”.
The second day of the event will center on the themes of fueling a resilient digital banking system and the risks of digitization. Some of the presentations highlighting this theme on day 2 are “Challenger Bank: Moving from a 'digitized bank' to 'whole digital bank'” by Melaku Kebede, VP – Systems & E-Banking, United Bank S.C, Ethiopia, “Disrupting the Disruptor’s: How banks can regain the momentum from FinTechs?” by Ali Hussein, Chairman, KICTANet, National Block-chain Working Group, Kenya, “Cryptocurrency: It's fate in East Africa” by Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu, Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs, WayaWaya, Kenya & “Cyber Resilient Strategy for Banks” by Wycliffe Momanyi, Chief Information Security Officer, Kenya Commercial Bank, Kenya.
The associate partner for the event are software solutions provider and management IT firm, South Atlantic Solutions. The gold partner for the event is Oracle. The bronze partners for the event are Manam Infotech and Bank-Genie PTE. LTD.
Fleming. connects great people, useful know-how and valuable opportunities. With 12 years in the business and 300+ events organized annually, Fleming. has grown to offer a portfolio of Conferences, Trainings, Exhibitions, Blended Learning and Online Conferences. Present on five continents Fleming. has partnerships to always stay one step ahead. More than 50,000 satisfied companies participating at our events every year prove that Fleming. is the right partner. For more information, visit www.fleming.events
Fleming.
Mlynske Nivy 71
821 05 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
W. http://fleming.events/ T. +971 4609 1570
This release was published on openPR.
Permanent link to this press release:
Copy
Please set a link in the press area of your homepage to this press release on openPR. openPR disclaims liability for any content contained in this release.
You can edit or delete your press release Banking for the Future here
News-ID: 585975 • Views: …
More Releases from Fleming.
The 1st GCC Patient Experience Summit Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi
Summary: The 1st GCC Patient Experience Summit will explore the latest ideas and new learning opportunities in the healthcare sector and how they are leading to the transformation of patient experience in the region.
18 Sept, Abu Dhabi: Focusing on transforming patient experience through empathy and engagement, the 1st GCC Patient Experience Summit commenced today at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Endorsed by the Health Authority – Abu…
Amana Healthcare to lead GCC Patient Experience Summit with joint staff-patient …
Industry leaders to highlight key elements to patient experience and discuss future trends and learning opportunities at the 1st GCC Patient Experience Summit in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi: In keeping with its role as the leading provider of post-acute healthcare services in the Middle East, Amana Healthcare will play a key role at the upcoming inaugural GCC Patient Experience Summit with a joint staff-patient presentation on the role of innovative technology…
The Business of Fun
Summary: The Malaysia Theme Parks & Leisure Attractions Show aims to address the development opportunities and investment prospects for theme parks across Asia with a special focus on the development of the Malaysian market for amusement & theme parks.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: By 2019, Asia-Pacific region will account for 45 % of global attendance in amusement or theme parks, majorly owing to the large, fast-growing middle-class and young population. This market…
East Africa: Banking on Innovation
East Africa in recent years has been experiencing high economic growth rates, significant government reforms and a rapidly expanding middle class. With promising development prospects for East Africa, the region is expected to witness an annual growth average of more than four percent, however the overall depth and financial sophistication on the banking sector in East Africa remains low by global standards. The region's banks are generally well-capitalized and profitable…
More Releases for Bank
Mortgage-Backed Security Market 2022: Industry Manufacturers Forecasts- Construc …
The Mortgage-Backed Security research report is the professional report with the premium insights which includes the size of the business, the ongoing patterns, drivers, dangers, conceivable outcomes and primary segments. The Market Report predicts the future progress of the Mortgage-Backed Security market based on accurate estimations. Furthermore, the report offers actionable insights into the future growth of the market based on inputs from industry experts to help readers formulate effective…
Doorstep Banking Services Market Challenges and Opportunities in Banking Service …
Doorstep banking is a facility provided so that user don't have to visit bank branches for routine banking activities like cash deposit, cash withdrawal, cheque deposit, or making a demand draft. The bank extends these facilities at user work place by appointing a service provider on your behalf.
This service was earlier available only to senior citizens but it is available to everyone with nominal fee charges, depending on the type…
What's driving the Neo and Challenger Bank Market trends? Key Players are Hello …
This Global Neo and Challenger Bank market report studies the industry based on one or more segments covering key players, types, applications, products, technology, end-users, and regions for historical data as well as provides forecasts for next few years.
The global Neo and Challenger Bank market is highly competitive and fragmented due to the presence of numerous small vendors in the market. Atom Bank, WeBank (Tencent Holdings Limited), N26, Starling Bank…
Payments Landscape in Iran: Opportunities and Risks to 2021- Bank Saderat Iran, …
Payments Landscape in Iran: Opportunities and Risks to 2021
Publisher's "Payments Landscape in Iran: Opportunities and Risks to 2021", report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the Iranian cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including payment cards and cheques during the review-period (2013-17e).
The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in the industry, and provides detailed…
Payments Landscape in Iran: Opportunities and Risks to 2021- Bank Saderat Iran, …
Payments Landscape in Iran: Opportunities and Risks to 2021
Publisher's "Payments Landscape in Iran: Opportunities and Risks to 2021", report provides detailed analysis of market trends in the Iranian cards and payments industry. It provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including payment cards and cheques during the review-period (2013-17e).
The report also analyzes various payment card markets operating in the industry, and provides detailed…
India Retail Banking Market Dynamics 2018 by SBI ICICI, HDFC, Axis Bank, Bank o …
Margins among Indian banks remained high at 6.3% in 2017 in comparison to its peers China (2.8%) and Malaysia (2.6%). The average cost-to-income ratio remained at around 53% during 2013-17, marginally higher than China (50%) and Malaysia (51%). However, there remain large disparities in operating efficiencies within the market. The same is also true for profitability, with large disparities in return on assets figures. This is due to rising compliance, regulatory, and other…
