Marie Vincent KATSHINGU
As a mathematics graduate with a specialization in actuarial science, I have worked in the financial sector for over 20 years, holding senior management position in insurance companies and international risk management firms. I also managed the evolution of pension plans for private Canadian companies before joining the Congolese Insurance Regulatory Authority, the Autorité de […]
Franck DIAGOU
Mr. Franck Olivier DIAGOU holds an MBA in Finance from Butler University in the United States, as well as an Actuarial Science diploma from the Hautes Études en Assurances (HEA) of the INP-HB. Mr. Diagou has 22 years of experience in the banking and financial sectors, acquired in the United States, Canada, and Côte d’Ivoire. In […]
Masterclass | Unlocking the Power of Sukuk
Islamic finance is growing, with Sukuk leading the way as a Shariah-compliant alternative to conventional bonds. This masterclass, presented by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), delves into Sukuk structuring, its alignment with ESG principles, and key challenges faced by issuers. Using insights from IsDB’s successful Sukuk issuances, including the EUR 500 million Green Sukuk, participants […]
Khady Evelyne Denise NDIAYE
Ms. Khady Evelyne Denise NDIAYE is Senegalese and holds two Master’s degrees: one in Economic Intelligence from the University of Toulouse I, and another in Private Sector Development and Financing from CERDI, University of Auvergne-Clermont Ferrand I. She began her career as a Monitoring and Economic Intelligence Officer in France before joining the WAEMU Commission […]
Mededanhoun Theodore GANFLE
Spécialiste en Finance de Marché, Théodore dispose à son actif d’une large expérience professionnelle de 20 ans sur le marché financier régional. Il a occupé divers postes stratégiques avant d’accéder à la Direction Générale de la SGI-AGI en 2016. Il a une parfaite maîtrise du marché de la BRVM et du marché monétaire des Etats […]
Elhanan Owureku ASARE
Owureku Asare is the Deputy Director of the Fintech and Innovation Office at the Bank of Ghana, where he drives policy and regulatory initiatives to strengthen Ghana’s digital financial ecosystem. With more than 20 years of experience in digital financial services, banking, and payments, he has worked across Africa to advance innovation, inclusion, and financial […]
Moustapha IBRAHIM MALLOUM
Mr. Moustapha Ibrahim Malloum is the Deputy Regional Director for West Africa at Proparco, where he leads deal origination, including venture capital transactions. Previously, he was Senior Investment Officer, FIG Africa at Proparco, overseeing financial sector deals across the continent and designing climate finance solutions for banks and microfinance institutions. Before joining Proparco, he supported […]
Angelica ORTIZ DE HAAS
Ms. Ortiz de Haas began her career in banking and stock brokerage with the BBVA Group in Latin America. She joined FMO in 2002, working on project and structured finance in Asia, and has been part of FMO’s management team since 2008. Angelica has held roles in operations, strategy, and business development, including setting up […]
Mohammed SAAD
Julien WAGNER
Julien Wagner is a journalist and author. He is currently in charge of media diversification and rankings for the Jeune Afrique group. He is in charge of rankings for each of the group’s publications (Jeune Afrique, The Africa Report and Africa Business+), as well as media-branded events. Prior to this, he was the group’s Events […]