MICROFINANCE EVENT: Technology Innovation for Banks in Growth Economies, London, United Kingdom, November 29 – November 30, 2011

Event Name: Technology Innovation for Banks in Growth Economies

Event Date: November 29 – November 30, 2011

Event Location: Kingsway Hall Hotel, 66 Great West Queen Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom

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Cost:
The fee for representatives of for-profit organizations is GBP 1,699 (USD 2,641), with a rate of GBP 1,049 (USD 1,633) available to those from nonprofits. VAT will be charged at the rate of 20 percent. Add-on fees apply to pre-conference workshops, and discounts are available for bookings made before October 21. Those who are unable to attend may purchase an electronic copy of the conference documentation for GBP 499 (USD 776).

About the Event:
This event aims to offer debate on current challenges, information on infrastructure growth strategies and an understanding of the newest technologies and regulations. Topics to be covered include the role of central banks and development banks in upgrading information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, supporting and alliances between telecoms and banking providers, the role of microfinance banks as a delivery channel and the impact of satellites, upgraded cabling networks and changing regulation on addressing poor connectivity.

Background on Organizer:
Hanson Wade is a business conference organizer based in London that hosts conferences around the world.

The Presenters will include:
Abrar Mir, Executive Vice President & Group Head – Branchless Banking & Digital Payments, United Bank Limited, Pakistan
Sandeep Indurkar, Head Mobile Payments – Internet Banking & Mobile Banking Group, ICICI Bank, India
Yolanda Van Wyk, CEO, Smart Services First National Bank, South Africa
Ali Kazmi, Senior Executive Vice President and Group Head – Consumer Banking, Muslim Commercial Bank, Pakistan
Samir Khare, Senior Vice President, Fullerton India Credit Corporation Limited, India
Anil Kumar, CEO, IFMR Rural Finance, India
Monika Beck, Division Chief – Growth Finance, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, Germany
Dr Tim Kelly, Lead ICT Policy Specialist, The World Bank, USA
Professor Satchidananda Sogala, CEO & Founder, Development Technologies & Research LLC, USA

Event Website: http://technologyinnovation-banking.com/

For additional information, you may contact Christina Leahy via email at christina.leahy@hansonwade.com or via telephone at +44 20 3141 8700.

Submit Your Event: http://microfinanceassociation.ning.com/events

By Ashim Kar, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Resources:

“Technology Innovation for Banks in Growth Economies: Overcome ICT Infrastructure Barriers and Commit To New Banking Technologies To Dramatically Increase Your Reach”, http://technologyinnovation-banking.com/

MicroCapital.org story, May 19, 2011, “MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: State Bank of Pakistan Launches GBP 10m Financial Innovation Challenge Fund (FICF) to Support Innovation Contests, Government-to-Person (G2P) Payments”, https://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-state-bank-of-pakistan-launches-gbp-10m-financial-innovation-challenge-fund-ficf-to-support-innovation-contests-government-to-person-g2p-payments/

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