The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), has concluded arrangements to hold the 10th Banking and Finance Conference, slated for September 6 to 8, 2016, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

The yearly conference is the flagship event of the institute, which provides a platform for all stakeholders – policy makers, regulators, operators and clients in the financial services industry to share experiences and exchange ideas on contemporary issues affecting the sector and the economy as a whole.

This year’s conference, with the theme: “Innovation in the Financial Services Industry: Driving Nigeria’s New Economy,” is an articulated effort to deepen support for the financial industry with new and current initiatives and strategies.
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President Muhammadu Buhari, is expected as the Distinguished Guest of Honour, while the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, will deliver the Keynote Address and the President/Chairman of Council, CIBN, Prof. Segun Ajibola, will be the Chief Host.

Also, a group of carefully selected participants from all the sectors of the economy will have the opportunity to deliberate on the key sub-themes of the conference.

Among the sub-themes are: Top 10 imports and innovative strategies for substitution; innovative financing structures for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; payments system and financial inclusion; and electronic commerce and its role in disrupting modern trade and channels.