Future of Finance West Africa 2019 | The Asian Banker | 23 April 2019 | Eko Hotels & Suites, 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

West African economic activity remains strong, but vulnerabilities are still on the scene. Despite lower terms of trade, social tensions, and security challenges within the region, real GDP growth exceeded 6% in 2017, supported by strong domestic demand.Also,in 2017, an ambitious set of reforms were undertaken in order to modernize the financial sector regulations, including a gradual increase in minimum capital requirements, strengthening the resolution framework, and setting up a deposit guarantee fund.

West Africa has been no stranger to financial innovation. After the rapid growth of mobile penetration and mobile Internet connections in South Africa, the Western countries from the continent are trying to replicate this success, focusing on financial inclusion as a key objective. With more new players and challenges emerging, “wait and see” is no longer a strategic choice for traditional banks. Digital transformation is a must for West African retail banks. Customers prefer digital and disruptive competing offers are emerging one after another one.

The Future of Finance West Africa, we will look at the transformation of financial services being driven by adoption of digital technology and platforms, the rise of start-ups and fintechs, the growing market for modern banking services, the use of blockchain, and the desire for improved financial inclusion. The event is a platform for insight sharing, networking, and strategic planning; we will explore new ideas on modernizing financial services in a way that will be beneficial to both customers and financial institutions.

The Future of Finance West Africa is the leading annual conference designed for bankers and financial services professionals to know the most current trends in the industry. Join us to meet and network with more than 150+ policymakers, investors, innovators, regulators, academics, local and international business leaders.

2019 Speakers

Congressman Barney Frank
Former Chairman of House Financial Services Committee, United States Congress

Adama Diakite
Financial Economist & Banking Supervisor, Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea (BCRG)

Dr. Segun Aina
President, FinTech Association of Nigeria

Dr. Konstantinos Tsanis
Chief Transformation Office, Wema Bank

Chidinma Lawanson
Consultant, International Finance Corporation

Lola Ekugo
Head of the Digital Innovation Labs, FirstBank Nigeria

Victor Olojo
National President, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria

John Iwuajoku
Chief Operating Officer, Royal Exchange Plc

Mr. Francis Olugbenga Shobo
Deputy Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Elliott Kyode Sangoleye
Head of Digital Channels, Providus Bank

Dotun Ifebogun
Head of Retail and SME, Wema Bank

Ayodeji Adigun
Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, Nova Merchant Bank

Olugbile Erinwusi
Chief Risk Officer, Providus Bank

Emmanuel Aihevba
Head of Customer Digital Channels, Stanbic IBTC Bank

David Gyori
CEO, Banking Reports London

Emmanuel Daniel
Chairman, The Asian Banker

2019 Sponsors and Partners

PREMIERE PARTNER:
• First Bank
• Financial Nigeria International

MEDIA PARTNER:
• SI SAVVY INVESTOR

ORGANISED BY:
• THE ASIAN BANKER