Corporate Banking Forum South Africa

Empowering banks to lead with agility, scale,
and innovation

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Event Overview

In a rapidly evolving South African banking landscape where resilience alone is no longer enough, Finastra empowers banks to lead with agility, scale, and innovation.

As structural pressures mount, from rising compliance costs to the entry of digital native challengers, Finastra’s unified lending platform helps banks reimagine their operating models, accelerate digital transformation, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Our Vision

By delivering seamless, customer centric lending experiences and streamlining back office operations, Finastra enables South African banks to:

Adapt faster to shifting regulatory and economic conditions

Scale efficiently across SME, corporate, and retail segments

Innovate boldly with data driven insights and ecosystem collaboration

This is more than transformation it’s reinvention with purpose. Join us at the Corporate Banking Forum to explore how your institution can thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Why Attend?

Banking is being reinvented. Right now. And you have a choice: watch it happen—or lead it.
At Finastra’s Corporate Banking Forum, we’re not just talking about the future we’re building it. This isn’t another conference. It’s a launchpad for bold ideas, real connections, and transformative solutions.

Gain Actionable Insights

Learn directly from the minds shaping the next era of corporate banking.

Network with Leaders

Connect over a great lunch with peers and decision makers. Real conversations. Real relationships.

Stay Ahead of the Curve

In a world where agility is survival, equip yourself with the tools to lead.

Discover Real Solutions

Simplify complexity, reduce cost, and generate measurable ROI with practical strategies.

Engage in Dialogue

Participate in interactive sessions where your voice helps shape the future.

Lead with Purpose

Rethink lending. Reimagine customer experience. Drive innovation that matters.

This is your moment. Join us and let’s make banking better by innovating finance together.

Key Topics of Discussion

Turning Disruption into Design

Explore how advanced analytics, real time data, and intelligent risk tools empower banks to respond faster to geopolitical shifts, regulatory changes, and market volatility delivering stability and confidence to their clients.

Smarter Banking Starts Here

Discover how AI driven insights and ESG aligned platforms enable banks to personalize services, anticipate client needs, and build trust in a purpose driven financial ecosystem.

Digitizing Lending from the Inside Out

See how end-to-end digital lending platforms reduce friction, accelerate approvals, and enhance transparency—transforming the borrower experience while boosting operational efficiency.

Innovation at Scale

Learn how cloud-native architectures, open APIs, and composable banking solutions help banks scale faster, adapt quicker, and innovate continuously without compromising control or compliance.

Revolutionizing Trade & Working Capital

Uncover how digital trade ecosystems, blockchain, and intelligent automation are reshaping trade finance improving liquidity, reducing risk, and delivering faster outcomes for businesses.




 
 

September 23, 2025
Tuesday

 

9:00 AM –1:50 PM SAST

 

Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg,
South Africa

Time Session Speakers
9:00 - 9:30 Registrations & welcome coffee
9:30 - 9:35 Welcome note and event overview Manish Joshi, VP & MD, APAC & EMEA, Corporate Lending, Finastra
9:35 - 9:55 Industry Keynote:
Charting a Course in Uncertain Times: Geopolitics, Regulation, and Risk in Corporate Banking		 Bronwyn Williams, Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst
9:55 - 10:20 Finastra Keynote:
Beyond Resilience: Reinventing South African Banking for the Next Era		 Carlos Teixeira, Global Head, Business Strategy, Lending, Finastra
10:20 - 10:55 Shaping the future of corporate lending - unlocking new possibilities with Loan IQ Arvind Vairavan, Head of GSC Corporate Lending, MAAP, Finastra
10:55 - 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 - 12:00 Supporting future growth by driving innovation and resilience across corporate banking Moderator: Carlos Teixeira, Global Head, Business Strategy, Lending, Finastra
Panelists: Minal Nagin, COO: ICIB Lending, Investec
Dirk Jansen van Rensburg, Head: CIB Lending Middle Office, Nedbank
12:00 - 12:35 Transforming trade and working capital finance Dickmoline Mugushu, Principal Solutions Consultant, Finastra
12:35 - 12:40 Closing remarks Umer Rabbani, Regional Director – Africa, Corporate Lending, Finastra
12:40 - 13:50 Lunch

 
Speakers


Arvind Vairavan

Carlos Teixeira

Dickmoline

Manish Joshi

Umer Rabbani

Umer Rabbani

Arvind Vairavan
Head of GSC Corporate Lending, MAAP
Finastra

Carlos Teixeira
Global Head, Business Strategy, Lending
Finastra

Dickmoline Mugushu
Principal Solutions Consultant
Finastra

Manish Joshi
VP & MD, APAC & EMEA, Corporate Lending
Finastra

Umer Rabbani
Regional Director – Africa, Corporate Lending
Finastra

Bronwyn Williams
Futurist, Economist and Business Trends Analyst

FAQs

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The Corporate Banking Forum – South Africa aims to empower banks to lead with agility, scale, and innovation in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. The summit brings together industry leaders to explore transformative solutions, gain exclusive insights, and shape the future of corporate banking.

The summit is designed for professionals in the banking and financial services sector, including decision-makers from corporate lending, digital transformation teams, compliance, innovation, and trade finance departments.

To register, please contact the organizing team directly. Registration details will be shared with confirmed participants via email or invitation.

The VIP pass includes access to:
  • All keynote sessions and panel discussions
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders
  • A curated lunch experience
  • Access to interactive and breakout sessions
  • Priority seating and exclusive resources

Yes, there may be a fee associated with attending the summit. For detailed pricing and any available discounts, please reach out to the organizing team.

The summit will be hosted in South Africa at a premium venue designed for executive-level engagement. Specific location details will be shared with registered participants.

Expect a dynamic, insight-driven event featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. Attendees will explore how banks can scale efficiently, adapt to disruption, and leverage cutting-edge technologies to stay competitive.

Yes. Interactive sessions and panels will include opportunities for audience Q&A, encouraging real-time engagement and meaningful dialogue with speakers and experts.

You can reach out to the event organizers directly via the contact details provided in your invitation or summit communication. For additional assistance, contact the Finastra team responsible for the event coordination.