MESSAGE FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
This theme of this edition of APABI Focus is “international cooperation,” reflecting the cross-national nature of the most important trends affecting the banking sector.
Read More...International cooperation occurs on several levels, from regulatory coordination to industry collaboration, as well as knowledge exchange among training institutes. Below, in our Insights section, you will find information on all these themes.
Financial literacy education is one particular for of international training cooperation among several of our institutes. On the part of the APABI Secretariat, TABF has recently established a Financial Education Department, which aims to broaden the scope of inclusion beyond mere access to services. Our member interviews with Pakistan and Sri Lanka also introduce the related work of organizations in those respective countries.
I would like to remind members about the upcoming annual meeting. The dates have been confirmed for November 13-15 in Mumbai, India. The three days will include the APABI board meeting, conference, and sightseeing. In anticipation of November, meanwhile, I hope that everyone is acquainted with GIFT City. Located in the same part of India as Mumbai, it is fashioned as India’s answer to Hong Kong, and poised to play an important role in the future of Indian finance. You can read more about its history and purpose below.
I look forward to seeing everyone later this year!
Sincerely,
David Stinson
Editor-in-Chief, APABI Focus Newsletter
INSIGHTS
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Click to play a preview of our featured member interviews this quarter. The full interviews are available below.
The Changing Role of Central Banks in Times of Uncertainty (IBP)
The global governance structure is not geared toward the wide variety of global challenges we face today. Instead, central banks are stepping up.
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Global Regulators Turn to AI for Myriad Tasks (TABF)
Regtech has the potential automate a great variety of repetitive yet critical work. Singapore, the UK, and Australia have all taken different approaches.
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The Role of IFSC in India’s Globalization (IIBF)
An introduction to the Gujarat International Finance Tech-City (GIFT) International Financial Services Center and its importance for India.
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Power to the People: How Digitalization is Impacting Payment Providers and the Credit Card Market (TABF)
Recent trends in digitalization across Asia include micro vendors, enhanced KYC processes, AI, and enhanced customer data analysis.
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Africa’s Interconnected Future (CBI)
Africa’s growth will be bolstered by thriving economic zones, an embrace of digitalization, and mobilization of its working-age population.
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Inclusive Access is not the Same as Financial Inclusion (TABF)
Even in countries with widespread banking coverage, the persistent problem of fraud demonstrates the need for public financial education.
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MEMBER INTERVIEWS
Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL)
Sri Lanka has relatively good financial inclusion indicators compared to the region, but is working to integrate broader entrepreneurship and other skills into public financial education. Learn more from CPA Karunatilake, Director General of IBSL.
National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) – invited by IBP (Pakistan)
Mr. Salman Shehzad explains his work as Project Director for National Financial Literacy Program for Youth at National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), which is a sister organization of IBP. NIBAF will soon merge with IBP and thereby become part of APABI.
PAST EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
Ideas for Impact - Accelerating Australia’s Energy Transition (FINSIA)
This event featured industry experts Dr. Guy Debelle, David Gall SF FIN, and Sonya Sawtell-Rickson SF FIN, in a panel discussion facilitated by Fiona McIntyre on how the financial services sector is supporting Australia's energy transition from an investment and capital perspective.
Read More... Photo credit: FINSIA LinkedIn
SAARCFINANCE Seminar on Potential Role of Big Data in Economic Policy (IBP)
Under the umbrella of SAARCFINANCE, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has conducted 14 seminars so far and the international seminar on the "Potential Role of Big Data in Economic Policy," marks the 15th event in the SAARCFINANCE Seminar series hosted by the SBP.
Read More... Photo credit: SBP Official Website
UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd Malaysian Banking Conference 2024
Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB)
IBF Webinar Series: Relooking Sustainable Finance
Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF)
The Importance of Wellbeing and Understanding Burnout within Finance
Chartered Banker Institute (CBI)
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mr. Visal SOU
CEO, IBFKH
Dr. Kratika Shrivastava
Deputy Director of Academics, IIBF
Ms. Shahla Naqvi
Senior Manager of Publications & Communication, IBP
Mr. C P A Karunatilake
Director General, IBSL
Ms. L. Jinandi R. Chandraratne
Deputy Head of Academics, IBSL
Mr. Bryan Fu
AVP & Head of Financial Inclusion Group, TABF
Ms. Racquel B. Mañago
President, BAIPHIL
Ms. Shirley G. Felix
Second Vice President, BAIPHIL
Arranged in alphabetical order by country name
CONTACT US
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