2023 EVENT AGENDA

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Monday, July 17, 2023

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM SAST
Registration

9:00 AM – 9:20 AM SAST

Welcome Remarks

  • Emrie Brown, Chief Executive Officer, RMB 
  • Enoh T. Ebong, Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency 

9:20 AM - 10:00 AM SAST


Session 1: Importance of Financial Inclusion for Africa 

RMB and USTDA leadership discuss strategies to improve cross-border payment systems to promote increased investment in infrastructure projects and financial inclusion across the continent.

Moderator: Sarah Whitten, Regional Manager for Finance and Implementation, U.S. Trade and Development Agency

  • Emrie Brown, CEO, RMB
  • Enoh T. Ebong, Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM SAST

Session 2: Improving Governance in the Financial Sector

A discussion on governance measures, including anti-money laundering and payment screening processes, that unlock international financing while minimizing the burden on the private sector and improving the resilience of the financial sector.

Moderator: Suresh Chaytoo, Head: International Banking Networks, RMB

  • Anthony Altbeker, Coordinator: FATF, National Treasury
  • Phakamile Mainganya, Chief Risk Officer, RMB 
  • Tom Malikebu, Senior Financial Sector Expert at the Secretariat, Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESSAMG)
  • Joseck Mudiri, Senior Operations Officer, Financial Institutions Group, International Finance Corporation
  • Karmani Naidoo, Head of Compliance, RMB

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM SAST 

Networking Break 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM SAST 

Session 3: Compliance Developments in the United States and Africa 

Key African banking stakeholders discuss elements of strong anti-money laundering sanctions and counter-terrorist financing compliance and screening programs, including know your customer (KYC) and due diligence processes. 

Moderator: Kenneth Barden, Financial Integrity Expert, The Webster Group

  • Gareth Buchner, Chief Risk Officer, RMB London Branch 
  • Nicola Comninos, Chief Risk Officer, Purple Group
  • Chelsea Dengel, Chief Compliance Officer, StoneX

12:00 PM - 13:00 PM SAST

Lunch 

13:00 PM - 14:00 PM SAST
Session 4: Promoting Financial Inclusion in Africa through Collaboration 

Banking leaders discuss how regional banks can increase financial inclusion in Africa through partnerships and collaboration on payment processing, KYC, customer due diligence and screening.

Moderator: Karmani Naidoo, Head of Compliance, RMB

  • Larry Anderson, Head- Financial Institutions and Development Organizations Corporate & Investment, ZANACO
  • Janice Johnston, CEO of Edge Growth Ventures, The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
  • Zee Martinho, Account Executive, Trustlink
  • Varun Sarda, MD, Head of ESG Advisory, Lloyds Bank (virtual)
14:00 PM - 15:00 PM SAST
Session 5: Fintech and Innovation 

U.S. technology and service providers provide an overview of the latest global fintech and innovation trends in financial services, including solutions for alternative cross-border payment processing and improved cybersecurity risk assessment and threat prevention. 

Moderator: Sarah Whitten, Regional Manager for Finance and Implementation, U.S. Trade and Development Agency

  • Omosalewa Adeyemi, SVP, Expansion, Partnerships & Special Initiatives, Flutterwave
  • Dr. Aloy Chife, Chairman, Brij Technologies
  • Senzo Dlamini, Director: Public Policy, Mastercard
  • Fulu Malada, Director, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, MFS Africa
  • John Wood, Senior Foreign Exchange Trader, Corpay
15:00 PM - 15:15 PM  SAST
Networking Break 
15:15 PM - 16:30 PM SAST
Session 6: FATF Recommendations - Impact on Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring and Pathways to Remediation

Policy and regulatory stakeholders discuss the impact on jurisdictions under increased monitoring, including the impact on the cross-border flow of funds and the requirements and pathways to remediation.  

A case study on the steps taken for Mauritius’ remediation following the recent mutual evaluation review conducted by the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group of the Financial Action Task Force will be part of the discussion. 

Moderator: Andries du Toit, Group Treasurer, FirstRand

  • Anthony Altbeker, Coordinator: FATF, National Treasury
  • Tom Malikebu, Senior Financial Sector Expert at the Secretariat, Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESSAMG)
16:30 PM - 18:30 PM SAST
Reception


Tuesday, July 18, 2023

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM SASTWelcome Remarks

  • Heather K. Lanigan, Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, U.S. Trade and Development Agency

9:05 AM - 10:15 AM SAST


Session 1: African Gateway: Impact on Financial Inclusion in Africa 

A discussion on how the RMB Africa Gateway solution, in collaboration with U.S. and UK banks, can improve governance, promote financial inclusion, and foster positive social impact for African financial institutions. There will be a discussion with African industry leaders on how Africa Gateway can foster economic growth in Africa.

Moderator: Sheron Botha, Head: GSS Asset Servicing, RMB – Markets

  • Kenneth Barden, Financial Integrity Expert, The Webster Group

  • Suresh Chaytoo, Head: International Banking Networks, RMB

  • Joseph Chikove Mwanguo, Director Treasury, HFC 

  • Noel Mkulichi, Managing Director, FDH Bank

  • Lebo Mokgabudi, GEPF Trustee, Government Employees Pension Fund

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM SAST
Networking Break 

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM SAST

Session 2: ESG – Social Upliftment

Overview of how improved hard currency availability across Africa can increase financial inclusion, enhance local and regional banking systems, increase trade, and enhance infrastructure finance opportunities.

Moderator: Sifiso Ndala, Head Global Securities Solutions, RMB 

  • Mark Chiaviello, Chief Rep Officer, RMB USA
  • Nicolas Saint Remy, Country Director, Nano Credit 
  • Sarah Whitten, Regional Manager for Finance and Implementation, U.S. Trade and Development Agency 

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM SAST 
Session 3: Meet the U.S. ICT and Fintech Technology Providers 

U.S. ICT and fintech providers introduce their solutions supporting financial inclusion in Africa. After this session, attendees will have the opportunity to visit the U.S. Government and Technology Solutions Showcase and learn more about their solutions during lunch and at the end of the day.  
  • Lonje Mwendera, Commercial Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service, Global Markets, South Africa

12:30 PM - 13:30 PM SAST
Lunch and Visit the U.S. Government and Technology Solutions Showcase  
13:30 PM - 14:15 PM SAST
Session 4: ESG – Governance 

Focus on the benefits of improved governance and regulatory enforcement on financial markets and the importance of the banking sector's support and collaboration with regulatory bodies.

Moderator: Kenneth Barden, Financial Integrity Expert, The Webster Group

  • Anthony Costa, South African Presidency Investment Office
  • Belaina Negash, Head of ESG, Government Employees Pension Fund
14:15 PM SAST
Closing Remarks

  • Sarah Whitten, Regional Manager for Finance and Implementation, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
14:15 PM - 16:30 PM SAST
Breakaway 1: U.S. Government and Technology Solutions Showcase

U.S. government, ICT and fintech technology providers present their solutions to support financial inclusion in Africa.

  • Corpay
  • Flutterwave
  • Brij Technologies
  • U.S. Trade and Development Agency
  • U.S. Department of Commerce

Breakaway 2: Africa Gateway Deep Dive

RMB will present a detailed presentation on the technical aspects of the Africa Gateway solution. 

Moderator: Suresh Chaytoo, Head: International Banking Networks, RMB

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