The Forum is part of our must-attend series of invitation-only, C-suite-level gatherings where senior members of our community can openly and frankly discuss critical issues in key sectors of the economy and focus on the future of the finance and banking industries domestically.
Six months after the float of the EGP, we are on the right side of a protracted FX crunch that had the business community and Planet Finance alike in a chokehold. The UAE has for more than a decade been the unquestioned epicenter of finance in the Mideast.
Saudi Arabia is aggressively entering the finance arena, offering huge investments and incentives — with some strings attached. Egypt must define its role in this evolving landscape and leverage finance for export-led growth.
The minister joins us on stage to unpack where we go from here with a new cabinet and new economic team in place. His plans for how to make it easier to do business. What it means when we say we want to see a private-sector-led economy. And more. Our panelists also sit at a nexus of dealflow, giving us unique insights into what international players are looking for in the wider economy. Plus: When are we going to see investors moving their money back into public equities?
Where is the opportunity for bankers, investors, and advisors? What are the prospects of a domestic manufacturing industry serving the national industry — and regional export markets? The resilience of the Egyptian consumer in the face of incredibly high inflation is the unsung business story of our age. Are banks and NBFS players building sustainable businesses? What patterns are we seeing — and what worries should we be keeping an eye on?
