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?
- 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?
- 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?
2.Regulatory Stability & Proactive Strategic Compliance
3.Leveraging Geopolitical Changes for Strategic Differentiation