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Banking & Finance Insider Podcast brought to you by EIBFS. It is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things banking, financial technology, and financial services. Hosted by Emirates Institute of Banking & Finance, and joined by a range of expert guests, they discuss the latest topics, developments, and trends within the industry.
Whether you're a banking expert or you're just keen to know more, then this is the podcast for you!
Navigating Success in the UAE's Insurance Sector: Insights from Amna Al Sayegh
Embark on an enlightening journey with Amna Al Sayegh, a seasoned expert in the UAE's insurance sector, as she unveils the secrets to navigating success in this ever-evolving and dynamic industry. Tune in to this engaging episode and gain valuable insights from Amna's extensive experience and expertise.
Some of the Key Discussion Points:
- Amna's remarkable contributions to talent development and HR strategies that propelled Gulf Insurance Group's growth.
- Essential skills required for insurance professionals to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Emerging technological trends that are shaping the future of work from an HR perspective.
She will also provide valuable guidance for aspiring insurance professionals, sharing her insights on career development, skillsets, and the importance of staying ahead of the curve in this rapidly changing field.
Whether you're a seasoned insurance professional seeking to stay abreast of the latest trends or an aspiring individual seeking to enter this exciting industry, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Guest Speaker: Amna Al Sayegh — Senior Human Resources Manager at GIG Gulf
Our Guest Speaker
Diana Wilde is the co-founder of AURORA50, an organization dedicated to promoting gender balance in corporate leadership. She has a strong background in business and finance, with expertise in Advanced Design Thinking and Brain-based Coaching. She designed Pathway20, an accelerator program aimed at increasing gender diversity in boardrooms. Aurora50 has successfully helped over 80 percent of women in Pathway20 secure non-executive directorships, including positions in UAE-listed companies. Diana is a sought-after speaker, a passionate advocate for addressing gender balance challenges, and has a track record of building a $1 billion portfolio in structured trade finance. She's a respected professional in the field of gender diversity in corporate leadership.
About The Inclusion Summit
The AURORA50 Summit, known as The Inclusion Summit, is a transformative event happening on November 9 - 10 in Abu Dhabi. It gathers over 900 thought leaders, ministers, board members, and change-makers with the goal of promoting business growth and innovation through the power of inclusion. The summit offers immersive sessions, influential speakers, high-profile interviews, and an exclusive exhibition showcasing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The event features two main stages: the Visionary Stage, addressing high-level DEI challenges, and the Impact Stage, sharing inspirational stories and influential DEI initiatives. The summit is a significant opportunity to join the regional movement towards greater inclusion and diversity. QUICK LINKS
- LinkedIn Account: Diana Wilde
- Learn More About The Inclusion Summit: Visit AURORA50 Summit webpage
- Register to the event: Join The Inclusion Summit
- Location: Abu Dhabi Energy Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Created by integrating virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and other technologies, the metaverse is a 3D virtual space with different worlds for users to enhance their personal and professional experiences, from gaming and socializing to business and financial growth.
That means banking may ultimately play a significant role in the metaverse. Whether exchanging currencies between different worlds, converting virtual or real-world assets, or creating compliant “meta-lending” options, financial institutions will have no shortage of new and traditional ways to expand their operations within this young virtual space.
In this episode, we are tackling “Banking in the Metaverse Era” with Mr. Eddie Lau-Chief Executive Officer- at ARTA TechFin Corporation Limited.
Mr. Lau has 20 years of experience in investment management, corporate management, and Technology in Finance with top-tier asset managers, global investment banks, and hedge funds in China and the U.S.
Eddie Lau page
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-fw-lau-2087187/
ARTA TechFin Corporation Limited page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/arta-techfin-corporation-limited/?originalSubdomain=hk
While your résumé might tick all the boxes to get a job in the banking and financial industry, recruiters expect more than a great track record. Wanting to make it in this competitive industry, you also need a fitting personality and attitude, soft skills and certain personality traits are the true keys to getting hired.
In this episode, we discuss personality types & traits and how to hone those skills in the banking & financial industry.
Today we are going to take a close look at this matter with Miss. Laila Al Nahawi- Training & Coaching Manager at Al-Futtaim Automotive, and a very active member in the women empowerment committee, which was established by EIBFS a couple of years ago Welcome to this podcast ..
Emiratisation is the key to future economic growth in the country. While it has been a high-profile and contentious topic among UAE-based companies for the last decade, it's now becoming an increasingly important consideration for business growth in both the public and private sectors.
With the government pushing #Emiratisation as a critical component of its UAE Vision 2021, numerous initiatives exist for the banking and financial sector as well.
For banks to remain competitive in the increasingly competitive sector, embracing Emiratisation is the key to future success in the industry.
In this episode, I discuss Emiratisation in the banking sector with Mrs. Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi - Chief Human Resources Officer- Tanfeeth, Emirates NBD.
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www.emiratesnbd.com/en/tanfeeth/
Emiratisation
A new trend is emerging in the banking world, as more #financial institutions integrate #Sustainability into their business strategies. How do they do this? At the same time, some #banks still see Sustainability as something they do in response to pressure from #society. If banks want to continue to serve society's needs, and not be left behind by shifting times, leaders will need to keep pushing the boundaries of banking's purpose to serve the #communities within, which they operate at all levels of the business, transforming how we perceive #business entirely.
In this episode, I discuss Corporate responsibility in the banking sector with Ms. @BelindaScott- Vice President, Head of Corporate Sustainability- @FAB, who will talk about "Sustainability at the heart of new business models in the banking sector, the rise of sustainable bankers and best practices in the field.
Belinda Scott linked in page: www.linkedin.com/in/scottbelinda/
Digital marketing for banks is becoming increasingly essential, as today's customer is generally seeking a self-service, seamless, automated, and omnichannel experience – with the minimal waiting time. Yet, at the same time, many banks struggle with staying up-to-date with digital marketing trends, often falling to the wayside behind organizations with much larger budgets.
So, how can marketers stand out and continue to grow their organizations?
In this episode, we discuss Digital marketing in the banking sector with Moadh Bukhash-Chief Marketing Officer- Emirates NBD, who will shed light on how banks are using Digital Marketing.
Moadh Bukhash page: www.linkedin.com/in/moadhbukhash/…inalSubdomain=ae
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In a digitized environment characterized by rapid and continual disruption, it is critical for organizations to be agile and quickly respond to change. Effective leaders today must be able to make decisions faster and lead change efficiently, while skilfully influencing in a more interconnected, collaborative landscape. Additionally, they need to foster a “digital-ready” organizational culture that embraces – rather than resists – continuous change. In this episode I will discuss leadership in disruptive times in the banking sector, key challenges facing leaders, and much more with:
Khalid Durra -Head of Corporate Banking Group - Corporate and Commercial Banking Group-FAB
The Banking industry is witnessing a continued and aggressive focus on digitization, and the adoption of new and emerging technologies, to bring in operational efficiencies, enhance speed-to-market, and deliver superior customer experiences. How can training evolve in tandem with this change? As banks continue to cope with the developments that have already impacted them, how can trainers and educators do the same? These questions, among more, will be the basis of our conversation today,
with Dr. Allenbaby – manager of the center of training at EIBFS