As geopolitical tensions, trade wars and regulatory shifts reshape financial markets, how should banks position themselves for long-term stability and growth? This Think Tank will examine the intersection of geopolitics, financial regulation and economic uncertainty—ensuring banks remain agile in an unpredictable world.
Key discussion points:
1.Strategic Resilience to Geopolitical Instability
- Given rising geopolitical instability, what strategic steps should banks take now to build resilience into their business models, revenue streams and risk management frameworks?
- What scenario planning approaches should banks adopt now to proactively manage unpredictable geopolitical and economic disruptions?
- How should banks prepare for shifts such as de-dollarisation, digital currencies and regional payment networks?
2.Regulatory Stability & Proactive Strategic Compliance
- Strategically, how should banks anticipate and proactively prepare for future regulatory shifts to remain compliant, profitable and resilient?
- What strategies can banks adopt to proactively turn regulatory compliance into a competitive advantage rather than a reactive obligation?
- How can banks and central banks collaborate to prevent systemic financial crises and maintain financial stability amid increasing regulatory interventions?
- How should banks prepare for potential capital control measures and increasing regulatory scrutiny in cross-border transactions?
- How are capital control risks and evolving cross-border regulations affecting transaction banking, trade finance and global treasury operations?
3.Leveraging Geopolitical Changes for Strategic Differentiation
- Given geopolitical uncertainty, how can banks proactively leverage their regional strengths and geopolitical positioning to strategically differentiate in the global marketplace?
- How can banks engage with regulators to proactively manage geopolitical and economic disruptions?
- What strategic investments, regional partnerships or Shariah-compliant models can banks explore today to turn geopolitical risks into opportunities for differentiation and growth?
- Amid geopolitical instability, should banks divest non-core assets in volatile markets or capitalise on international expansion and M&A opportunities?
With rising AI-enabled cyber threats such as deepfakes, synthetic identity fraud and real-time cyberattacks posing severe operational and reputational risks, banks must strategically rethink their cybersecurity and operational resilience frameworks. This Think Tank will convene senior operational, risk, technology and compliance leaders to explore strategies that strengthen cybersecurity, reinforce digital trust and ensure robust operational and financial resilience.
Key discussion points:
1.Strategic Cyber Risk & Digital Trust
- What are the strategic implications of cybersecurity threats on client trust and banking reputation?
- How can banks proactively manage digital identity protection, mitigate reputational risk and enhance digital trust?
- What are the emerging expectations of investors and clients regarding cybersecurity governance?
- How can banks ensure that digital trust and data privacy are not just security imperatives, but also brand and reputational differentiators for customers and stakeholders?
2.Operational Resilience & Liquidity Protection
- What is the strategic impact of major cyber incidents on liquidity, treasury operations and transaction platforms?
- How should scenario planning and operational stress-testing evolve to reflect cyber-triggered shocks?
- How can banks protect large-volume transaction flows and trade platforms from cyberattacks and deepfake-enabled fraud, particularly in cash management and treasury operations?
3.Compliance, Cost-Efficiency & Governance
- How can banks align cybersecurity compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations?
- How should leaders balance rising cybersecurity investment needs with efficiency and profitability mandates?
- What lessons from recent bank failures and cyber incidents can help shape governance models going forward?
This presentation and fireside chat will discuss the New Murabba destination. New Murabba is a visionary project to build a new modern downtown in Riyadh, where technology and sustainability are fused into one. At the heart of New Murabba is The Mukaab, a global marvel of imagination. This discussion will deliver an update on NM’s projects and how to get involved.
This fireside chat will share an overview of the development of the year-round luxury mountain tourism destination set 3,015 meters above sea level on Saudi Arabi’s highest peak. Soudah Peaks is home to 6 unique development zones: Tahlal, Sahab, Sabrah, Jareen, Rijal and Red Rock. The presentation will showcase construction development updates/phases, overall progress, and opportunities on how to get involved.
