Tuesday, 5 December, 2023
12 pm SAST

Navigating the Financial Frontier across Pan African Region:

Optimizing Treasury Operations Amidst Evolving Market Dynamics and Regulations

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Why attend

The banking industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by evolving market dynamics and regulatory changes, such as ESG, ISO 20022, and CVA. In this context, optimizing treasury operations has become imperative for banks to remain competitive and compliant.

This webinar will discuss how banks can leverage the opportunities arising from these markets and regulatory changes, and how they can manage their liquidity reserves effectively to meet regulatory standards and market expectations, while reducing the cost of holding excess liquidity.

Just as the world had started to look beyond the post pandemic recovery and growth, we have been impacted by multiple crises – geo-political tensions and wars, sustained high interest rate environment around the world and a potential hard landing in 2024. Our panel of experts will explore best practices on becoming agile for new market dynamics.

Treasurers today face a multitude of industry drivers and macroeconomic challenges that necessitate radical new approaches to business. Treasurers need improved visibility, better forecasting capabilities, faster compliance and offer differentiated service for growing their business while managing risks prudently. To optimize their treasury in this environment, banks should consider advanced risk analytics and AI capabilities. By leveraging technology, AI and data analytics treasurers can better assess and manage risk, and optimize hedging and trading strategies for their own and customer portfolio for the volatile interest rate and inflation rate market.

To navigate the shifting landscape of new market dynamics and regulations, optimizing treasury operations becomes paramount. By embracing modern technology for risk analytics and adopting managed services, Treasury leaders can thrive in this changing environment, achieving both compliance and competitive advantage.

The key take-aways

Optimise your liquidity reserves to meet regulatory requirements and market expectations, while minimizing the opportunity cost of holding excess liquidity.

Learn best hedging and trading strategies for bank's and customer portfolio to manage volatile interest rate and inflation rate market.

Implement best practices to become agile in new market dynamics.

Understand the impact of AI for the Treasury Market?

The webinar panel

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Akofa Dakwa, Chief Risk Officer | BANK OF AFRICA GHANA

I am an outcomes-driven and forward-thinking Chartered Accountant and Banker, with extensive experience leading all facets of banking, risk management, as well as treasury and investment operations in compliance with set policies and standards.

A strategic leader with demonstrated track record of driving organizational effectiveness by developing and implementing effective short-and-long-term strategies/initiatives with focus on value-adding risk management, treasury management, credit analysis, forex/fixed income trading, accounting, and trade finance.

I have been recognized for meeting and surpassing goals by optimizing bank & investment performance in partnership with senior executives, key stakeholders, and employees. Excellent motivator with solid history of increasing efficiency by steering teams of professionals, as well as providing leadership direction, guidance, support, and training in alignment with business objectives and vision.

David Enilolobo, Head, Group Asset and Liability Management | ACCESS BANK

I am a meticulous professional with a proven track record in effectively managing interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and cash management strategies. My expertise lies in optimizing net interest margin, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. I possess a strong aptitude for conducting comprehensive financial assessments and investment evaluations, enabling informed decision-making and the effective management of all risk factors.

I excel at coordinating the development of top-performing financial products, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the portfolio.

As a skilled professional, I provide strategic direction to traders, implementing effective policies and procedures to mitigate market risk. I have a solid track record in administering fixed income portfolios, consistently achieving optimal returns and maximizing profitability.

Peter Nalitolela, Experience, Director and Head of Treasury & Markets | NBC TANZANIA

Peter Nalitolela, Director and Head of Treasury & Markets | NBC TANZANIA

Peter is a seasoned finance professional with experiences in industry as well as academia, with years worth of work experiences in areas ranging from Banking, Investments Management, Pension Fund Management, Power & Energy and Telecommunication. In addition to working in various sectors in industry, Peter has also worked in academia with the highlight of his accomplishments in this front being an integral part in setting up the first two Actuarial programs in Tanzania - first as a Lecturer in UDSM's BSc in Actuarial Science program, as well as being the Chair of Curriculum Review Committee for IFM's BSc Actuarial Science program.

Currently, Peter works with National Bank of Commerce (NBC) as the Director and Head of Treasury &
Financial Markets and is a member of the NBC Executive Committee (EXCO). Peter is thought leader
and he frequently gives trainings, talks, guest lectures and participates in panel discussions in both industry and academia. Currently, Peter also Volunteers as a mentor in Tanzania Institute of Bankers’ Ng’ara Mentorship Programme as well as Mastercard Foundation’s Mentoring Generation Africa - Baobab Platform Mentorship Programme.

Pierre Nkou Mananga, Divisional Head - Asset and Liability Management Risk Support Department | SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK

Analytical and skilled Treasury & ALM Professional with 12 years’ of Balance Sheet Management at large Financial Institutions (Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking, Absa-Barclays Group Treasury and MMI Holdings). Well-versed in ensuring timely and efficient processing of all cash flows - payments and receipts - which includes all administrative expenses (including payroll), loan, trust-fund and Treasury transactions within agreed standards.

Well - versed in ensuring robust internal controls and processes are in place to manage liquidity, Interest rate and operational risks as well as business continuity arrangements considering both internal systems and processes as well as those of service providers. Responding quickly when issues arise.

Experienced in ensuring delivery of high quality outputs in a timely manner with due consideration of Board, senior management, and client needs; Implementing and maintaining quality control processes/inputs to support and expedite the delivery of products and services with a focus on client orientation and solutions.

My Banking experience includes managing the money and capital markets and derivatives position, funding sources and requirements on timeously and efficient manner.

Pierre possesses a strong Mathematical background which enables him to find solutions to an increasing number of problems. Knowledgeable in handling large amounts of data from diverse Financial Applications and Databases, analysis of Big Data, Trends and preparing a full range of Balance Sheet Management Reports.

Abhijit Duge, Global Industry Lead – Treasury and Capital Markets | FINASTRA

As a Global Industry Lead at Finastra, specializing in Capital markets and Risk management, Abhijit Duge works closely with banks and financial institutions to help transform their treasury and risk management activities through effective adoption of technology. With over 18 years’ experience in the financial industry, Abhijit focusses on delivering tangible business benefits to Finastra customers, in their transformation journey. With the ongoing disruption in the banking sector, Abhijit is a passionate advocate for banks to leverage new technologies to deliver superior customer experience through innovation and collaboration.

Prior to his current role he held several leadership positions across solution consulting, business development, pre-sales, and software development with the various financial software vendors as well as a global bank. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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