Banking Seminar 2018 - “Actuaries In The New World of Banking”

Chaired by: Richardt Hechter - ASSA Banking Committee & Discovery He originates, quantifies and drives new opportunities for the group across five continents. He started his career in the banking space and continues to serve on both the International Actuarial Association's Banking Working Group and the Actuarial Society of South Africa's Banking Committee. Richardt was one of the first 15 to pass the actuarial banking fellowship. Richardt thrives on challenging himself and is passionate about tech, finance and banking.

Keynote Speakers: Mark Brits - Executive Director Centre of Excellence in Financial Services, SGM The Banking Association South Africa I have been fascinated by finance ever since I started work. In pursuit of my addiction I have worked in the insurance sector, the central bank, local and international banks, studied at university and participated in numerous courses. I have written, lectured and read about my passion. At the Banking Association I am able to immerse myself with international standard setters, policy makers, regulators and industry experts. Still there is more to learn.

Jolande Duvenage - Chief Imagineer (CEO): nav» and Head: FNB Innovators Programme FNB South Africa nav» is a smart new tool designed to help customers manage their lives in a simpler smarter way. Think of it as a Financial GPS that puts you as a customer in the driver seat.

Speakers: Dr Conrad Beyers - Modelling Systemic Risk and Banking Crises

Rajiv Singh - Systems and Technology for Actuaries in Banks

Michael Tichareva (Moderator); Nico van Staden; Matthew Walker; Gerrit van Eck - The implementation of IFRS 9: Challenges and lessons

Sandile Mbili - Professionalism & Ethics

Kudzai Chigiji (Moderator); Johan Maree; Ross Harris; Solomon Sikhosana; Dunny Semwayo; Mandla Hillie - Banking the Continent: Experiences of Expanding Banking Services Across the African Continent

Alan Quinn - Creative Thinking for Banking Collaboration

Closing: Richardt Hechter