CIBN hosts world conference of banking institutes

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) is set to host all Banking Institutes, including over 1000 banking and finance professionals in the world at the 22nd edition of the World Conference of Banking Institutes (#WCBI_2017) which holds in Lagos  next week.

The theme of this year’s edition is “Re-Thinking the Future of Banking and Finance & Life Long Learning” The Conference is a biennial global forum that brings together, a large number of CEOs, senior executives, professionals and other stakeholders engaged in banking and other financial services, education and training.

The event which promises to be intellectually enriching and impactful will also provide a platform for networking and business opportunities. The Conference is also an avenue to brainstorm on how to get ahead of the challenges associated with the future of banking.

To this effect, a handful of distinguished speakers, panelists and paper presenters across the globe – Americas, Australia, Asia, Europe and other parts of Africa have confirmed their participation.

The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, is expected to be the Distinguished Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony of the conference.

The Conference which doubles as this year’s Annual Banking and Finance Conference will have in attendance renowned speakers from various parts of the world including  Adjiedj Bakas, a distinguished thought leader and author of the Future of Banking;  Muhammad Sanusi II, CON, FCIB, Sarkin Kano, former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria;  Kevin Moore, Director Global Business Development, Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI, UK);  Kay Luan Tay, Executive Director, Australia New Zealand Institute;  Collin Morrison, President, European Banking and Financial Services Training Association;

 

His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, CON, FCIB, Sarkin Kano, former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria;  Samantha Louis, FCMA, CGMA, Vice President Advocacy for Management Accounting, The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and Ms. Tanya McCartney, Chief Executive Officer, The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB).

Twenty-one countries have hosted the Conference in the past, some of which include USA, Ireland, Italy, Australia, Canada, France, Taiwan, Sweden, the Netherlands South Africa, Zimbawe, Kenya and several others. This is the first time a West African country will be hosting the world event.
For additional information about the 2017 World Conference of Banking Institutes, please visit the conference website www.wcbi2017.com