Nairobi To Host The Inaugural Annual Africa Banking & Finance Conference On The 21-22 February 2011

Online, February 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - This 2 day gathering of market leaders at the Crown Plaza Hotel Nairobi is without doubt a very significant annual platform to debate core issues that will shape the future of the industry growth.

Held in strategic partnership with the Kenya Bankers Association and support of the East Africa Development Bank, the conference is a timely opportunity for industry leaders to assess the business drivers and re-think business continuity strategies in the context of a volatile global market.

This regionally will feature high-profile regional and global faculty of speakers who will deliberate on key themes like microfinance & financial inclusion, Islamic Banking, Wealth/ Asset management, Project finance and Technology development. Other industry topics that will be discussed include corporate social responsibilities in Africa Banking & finance industry, credit reference issues, governance, ratings and risk management in this industry.

Other leading players that have confirmed their key role as sponsors include, IBM, Fitch Ratings, Agri Finance Africa and ForeFinance.

The event which will now be held annually will act as a launching pad as well as a platform for products laying the foundations for revitalized growth in the regional banking & finance industry.

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