Dr. Bernard Yohana Kibesse, Deputy Governor, Bank of Tanzania, will speak at the second Swift Business Forum East Africa
Dar Es Salaam, 14 August 2017 – Swift announces that Dr Bernard Yohana Kibesse, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability and Deepening (FSD) at the Bank of Tanzania, will deliver the keynote address at the Business Forum East Africa on 5th September 2017. The event, taking place in Dar es Salaam, will bring together senior bankers, policy makers and representatives from the region’s corporate community to discuss economic trends, financial policy and opportunities for growth.
Swift plays an instrumental role in the East African financial community and is a trusted partner in Tanzania and across the region,” says Dr. Kibesse. “I am delighted to take part in this prestigious event that will gather financial leaders from across East Africa to discuss the most important issues the region is facing.”
Dr. Kibesse will open the conference and share an update on the financial developments taking place across the region.
The theme for the Business Forum is ‘Securing the Future’. Delegates will hear from industry leaders on the impact of financial crime compliance in East Africa, the future of cross-border payments and how to manage cyber risk in an interconnected world.
Denis Kruger, Head of Sub-Sahara Africa, Swift, says: “East Africa is home to a number of vibrant and growing economies. Events such as the Swift Business Forum provide a unique platform for important discussions on the future of the financial services industry with key decision makers.”
To view the agenda please see here.
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