The Annual Forum of Chief Risk Officers (CROS) In Arab Banks 7 Edition
4 – 6 July 2025 Sharm El Sheikh – EGYPT
The accelerating geopolitical developments in the Eastern Mediterranean region and some other areas of the world, along with the recent developments represented by the protectionist policies adopted by the new administration in the United States, and their impact on intertrade and global stock markets, will increase uncertainty in the Arab region and necessitate addressing the challenges of heightened banking risks.
Additionally, technological advancements in the banking profession, including risks associated with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and climate change, place new burdens and responsibilities on risk management professionals who must interact with these developments and work to mitigate their potential risks.
All these emerging topics will be discussed and addressed at this forum organized by the Union of Arab Banks, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt and the Federation of Egyptian Banks.
This forum provides practical insights on coping with risks related to modern banking services and the appropriate technological solutions that should be adopted, as well as the risks arising from geopolitical developments in some countries of the region, in addition to sovereign debt sustainability and its impact on banks credit risk, which leads to enhance the safety of banks and ensures the preparedness of Arab banks to adapt to the new requirements of Basel Committee. It also contributes to securing the key elements of financial stability, including capital, liquidity, asset quality, and profitability.
This event serves as a brainstorming platform, bringing together senior officials from international and local regulatory and supervisory bodies, as well as heads of risk management departments in local and Arab banks, to exchange expertise and knowledge on all these relevant issues and find the relevant solutions according to Basel III requirements
Targeted Participants:
Bank Regulators and supervisory authorities
Chief Risk Officers in banks (CROs) and their main assistants
Chief Internal Auditors in Banks and their main assistants
Chief financial Controls in Banks and their main assistants
Main topics:
Updates of Basel Committee’s Work
Operational Resilience in a Dynamic Banking Environment
Digital Banking Revolution
Cyber Risk Management in Banks: Navigating AI and Quantum Computing Threats
Credit Risk: Aligning Banks Risk Management perspectives with Accounting and Regulatory requirements
The protectionist policies risks and its effects on interest rates and inflation
Future of Banking Risk Governance and Culture
The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Risk Management
Managing Liquidity Risk and digitalization dynamics
Navigating the Future: Integrating Climate Risk and ESG in Banking for Sustainable Growth
The Annual Forum for Chief Risk Officers (CROS) In Arab Banks 7 Edition
The Annual Forum of Chief Risk Officers (CROS) In Arab Banks 7 Edition
4 – 6 July 2025 Sharm El Sheikh – EGYPT
The accelerating geopolitical developments in the Eastern Mediterranean region and some other areas of the world, along with the recent developments represented by the protectionist policies adopted by the new administration in the United States, and their impact on intertrade and global stock markets, will increase uncertainty in the Arab region and necessitate addressing the challenges of heightened banking risks.
Additionally, technological advancements in the banking profession, including risks associated with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and climate change, place new burdens and responsibilities on risk management professionals who must interact with these developments and work to mitigate their potential risks.
All these emerging topics will be discussed and addressed at this forum organized by the Union of Arab Banks, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt and the Federation of Egyptian Banks.
24
Speakers
3
Days
190
Attendance
Importance of the Forum:
This forum provides practical insights on coping with risks related to modern banking services and the appropriate technological solutions that should be adopted, as well as the risks arising from geopolitical developments in some countries of the region, in addition to sovereign debt sustainability and its impact on banks credit risk, which leads to enhance the safety of banks and ensures the preparedness of Arab banks to adapt to the new requirements of Basel Committee. It also contributes to securing the key elements of financial stability, including capital, liquidity, asset quality, and profitability.
This event serves as a brainstorming platform, bringing together senior officials from international and local regulatory and supervisory bodies, as well as heads of risk management departments in local and Arab banks, to exchange expertise and knowledge on all these relevant issues and find the relevant solutions according to Basel III requirements
Targeted Participants:
Main topics:
UAB Sponsors for 2025 Activities
Presentations
Dr. Wissam Fattouh
Mr. Hisham Okasha
Mr. Ivica Stankovic
Mrs. Nhla Hafez
Mr. Said Abdel Megeed
Dr. Ahmed Fouad
Mr. Adnan Naji
Mr. Bryan Stirewalt
Mrs. Nahla Hafez
Mr. Mostafa Khidr