Corporate Banking Forum South Africa

Empowering banks to lead with agility, scale,
and innovation

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 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 17, 2025
Wednesday

 

9:00 AM –1:50 PM SAST

 

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		 To be confirmed
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: To be confirmed
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

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

FAQs

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The summit aims to explore innovative solutions and advancements in the insurance industry, focusing on technology's impact on customer experience and operational efficiency.

This event is by invitation only, specifically designed for industry professionals, decision-makers, and stakeholders in the insurance sector.

You can register by visiting our contact us page and filling out the registration form for a VIP pass.

The VIP pass grants you access to all sessions, networking opportunities, and exclusive content throughout the summit.

Attendance is complimentary for invited guests, but registration is required to secure your spot.

The summit will take place at The Maslow Hotel Sandton, located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Attendees can expect insightful discussions, networking opportunities with industry experts, and the latest trends in insurance technology.

Yes, there will be open Q&A sessions after each panel discussion to encourage interaction between attendees and speakers.

For any inquiries, contact us through our website form or email at info@intercsa.com