KUWAIT: The International Banking Conference due on September 23, 2019 is chiefly intended to yield a comprehensive view of the industry's future and enrich dialogue with progressive and profound ideas, said Kuwait's top banker. The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) is keen on securing the participation of experts in different aspects and fields of banking and finance, CBK Governor Dr Mohammad Al-Hashel said in a statement yesterday.

The event, which
will be held under the aegis of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, will bring together decision-makers and thought leaders from
across the global financial services sector, he elaborated. Banking industry
leaders are among the many top-level executives and officials confirmed as
speakers for the gathering, Hashel boasted.

He listed
participating regulators as Arab Saudi Monetary Authority (SAMA) Governor Ahmad
Al-Kholifey, UAE Central Bank's Governor Mubarak Al Mansoori, Governor of the
Central Bank of Bahrain Rasheed Al-Maraj, Governor of State Bank of Pakistan
Reza Baqir and Bank Negara Malaysia (Malaysia's central bank) Governor Datuk
Nor Shamsiah. Commending the level of speakers taking part in the conference,
the CBK chief said that the discussions would produce a comprehensive view of
the industry's future. - KUNA