Corporate Banking Forum Pre Event Press Release
Johannesburg, South Africa September 23, 2025 In a bold move to reshape the future of corporate banking,Organizing by International center for strategic alliances and hosting by Finastra, its highly anticipated Corporate Banking Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg. The event promises to be a launchpad for transformative ideas, strategic partnerships and next-gen financial solutions.
As South Africa’s banking sector faces mounting structural pressures from rising compliance costs to digital-native disruptors Finastra’s unified lending platform offers a blueprint for reinvention. The forum will spotlight how banks can lead with agility, scale and innovation, unlocking new growth opportunities in an era of rapid change.
Key Highlights Include
- Industry Keynote by futurist Bronwyn Williams on navigating geopolitics, regulation, and risk.
- Finastra Visionary Talks from Carlos Teixeira and Arvind Vairavan on reimagining lending with Loan IQ.
- Panel Discussion featuring leaders from Investec and Nedbank on driving innovation and resilience.
- Deep Dive Sessions into AI-driven personalization, ESG-aligned platforms, and blockchain-powered trade finance.
Why Attend
- Gain exclusive insights into the technologies reshaping corporate lending
- Discover solutions that simplify complexity and deliver measurable ROI
- Engage in real conversations that go beyond the boardroom
- Be part of a movement to lead with purpose not just process
Topics of Discussion
- Turning disruption into design Navigating uncertainty with precision
- Smarter banking through AI and ESG innovation
- Digitizing lending journeys for banks and borrowers
- Revolutionizing trade and working capital with tech that moves markets
Featured Speakers
- Bronwyn Williams Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst
- Minal Nagin, COO: ICIB Lending, Investec
- Carlos Teixeira, Global Head, Business Strategy, Lending, Finastra
- Dirk Jansen van Rensburg, Head: CIB Lending Middle Office, Nedbank
- Manish Joshi – VP & MD, APAC & EMEA, Corporate Lending, Finastra
- Carlos Teixeira – Global Head, Business Strategy Lending, Finastra
- Arvind Vairavan – Head of GSC Corporate Lending, MAAP Finastra
- Dickmoline Mugushu – Principal Solutions Consultant, Finastra
- Umer Rabbani – Regional Director - Africa, Corporate Lending, Finastra
Event Details
September 23, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:50 PM SAST
Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg
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