DUBAI, MARCH 21- 22, 2018

CRIF sponsored the Middle East Retail Banking Confex as the technology partner. The event was held at the Grand Habtoor Resort on March 21 and 22, 2018. There were over 35 speakers from banks, Financial Institutions and other local organizations, including Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, National Bank of Fujairah, Gatehouse Bank, Government Blockchain Association, Rakbank, Mashreq Bank, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Standard Chartered Bank, Facebook, and National Bank of Commerce.

As the region’s largest retail banking event, the conference drew participants and speakers from the banking industry, solution providers, and industry experts. Among the topics discussed were emerging technologies such as blockchain, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, and how such technologies are shaping industry dynamics and how they can be best leveraged. Important trends and considerations in the banking industry, including regulatory changes, women leaders, digitization acceleration, and the future of payments were also amongst the topics discussed.

Delegates from CRIF actively engaged with participants during networking sessions and showcased the capabilities of the team, CRIF’s offerings, and the Group’s leading international position and expertise. The CRIF delegates also demonstrated how CRIF solutions, analytics, and consulting services can create added value for clients, and how clients can benefit from tangible improvements in their credit risk management processes across the customer lifecycle.