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initiatives, research opportunities, and to foster a culture of innovation Rehman- Joint Director and Ms.
NIBAF Networking discussion forums, think tanks and and equip professionals with the Marian Saleem John-Deputy Direc-
skills needed to excel in their
consultancies. It further aims to
tor attended the summit and show-
cased NIBAF’s initiatives in the job
respective fields. The ceremony also
cater to the increasing demands of
and Stakeholder today's business world and offer included a panel discussion on the fair and connected and further
guided participants interested in
leadership
and
future of executive education in
management
Engagement Events development programs for family Pakistan followed by a networking pursuing their career in the bank-
ing and finance sector. Respected
businesses,
sectors,
public
dinner that concluded the ceremony.
state-owned enterprises, and President ICMA presented Shield to
corporates in the northern regions. ICMA HR Summit & Job Fair representatives of NIBAF and
approved, the certification shall be appreciated the NIBAF presence at
launched and opened for enrolment The new office has been estab- Institute of Cost and Management the event.
by SBP officials and commercial as lished as a dedicated facility and Accountants (ICMA) held its HR
soon as modalities are finalized. inaugurated by a team of officials Summit & Job Fair 2023 Exhibition Accredited Partnership with
including Mr. Akif Saeed- Chair- on May 27, 2023 at Pakistan-China Chartered Institute of Securities
MOU with PCICL man-SECP, Mr. Riaz Nazarali Friendship Center. This summit & Investments (CISI), UK
Chunara-Managing Director- aims to provide a platform for orga-
NIBAF and Pak China Investment NIBAF and Dr. S Akbar Zaidi-Execu- nizations to network with peers, With an aim to enhance quality of
Company Limited (PCICL) signed tive Director- IBA in a ceremony on stay up-to-date on the latest man- its capacity building initiatives to
an MoU providing PCICL with May 16, 2023 attended by almost agement and HR trends and to international standards, NIBAF has
customized trainings from NIBAF. 200 participants from diverse fields. learn from experts in the field. partnered with the Chartered Insti-
The ceremony was held at NIABF, Organizations from several sectors tute of Securities & Investments
Islamabad and MoU was signed by The event commenced with a including textile, manufacturing, (CISI), UK, which is a globally recog-
Mr. Jiang Ketao, Managing Director welcome note from IBA alumnus agriculture, banking, FMCG, real nized chartered institute. The
PCICL and Mr. Riaz Nazarali and MoC, Sibtain Naqvi. During the estate, education etc. are invited to accreditation process involves four
Chunara, Managing Director NIBAF. ceremony, notable figures from IBA participate in the program. The major stages: development of
Under the MOU, NIBAF shall develop Management shared their vision summit includes a series of events documentation and policies as per
customized training programs under this partnership and the new including a panel discussion CISI requirements, identification
NIBAF has been partnering with various institutions to expand its outreach including an extensive residential avenues that shall be developed focused on reshaping HR with tech- and assessment of potential train-
and explore new areas to build capacities through mutually beneficial training program of one month jointly to further professional devel- nology, diversity and inclusion in ers, certification of trainers and
engagements. Over the six months, NIBAF signed MoUs with various that shall focus on professional and opment. Mr. Kamran Bilgrami, the workplace and HR challenges delivery of trainings by the certified
institutions and held dialogues with several stakeholders to jointly work on soft skills development training to Director Center for Executive and a job fair to act as a beneficial trainers.
different initiatives to capitalize on the strengths and excellence of respec- prepare the PCICL candidates for Education (CEE), IBA expressed his bridge between industry and SME Programs
tive institutions. Some of the important engagements and arrangements the future challenges at workplace. enthusiasm for the collaboration, academia. So far, three officers from SBP have
over the period include the following: for a positive impact on education been recommended to complete NIBAF organized eighteen programs
Establishment of IBA Office in and fostering innovation in Paki- NIBAF joined the event as a CISI certifications on compli- over the period for different stake-
MoU with CFA Society of Pakistan management, insurance and NIBAF Islamabad stan; Mr. Chunara emphasized the supporting partner and participat- mentary basis through its online holders including banks, SMEs and
brokerage management. The certi- importance of academia-industry ed in the series of events held. platform. CISI has approved all academia.
NIBAF and Chartered Financial fication shall include several mod- Institute of Business Administration collaboration in addressing critical NIBAF team including Syed Sajid three trainers and they shall soon
Analyst (CFA) Society Pakistan ules including Basics of Treasury (IBA) Karachi and NIBAF had inked issues such as corporate gover- Ali-Director, Mr. Shahid Iqbal-Sub- start their certification programs as Bankers need good analytical skills
signed an MoU on January 28, 2023 Management, Investment and an MoU to establish a remote IBA nance and digital transformation ject Specialist, Mr. Waseem Fazal Ur announced by CISI and on success- to assess customer’s ability &
to collaborate in matters and activi- Financial Market Analysis, Security office at NIBAF- Islamabad to offer ful attainment of the certification willingness to repay prior to
ties of mutual interest including & Portfolio Analysis, Investment joint leadership and management shall deliver trainings to other regis- disbursing a loan. Such an assess-
development of joint training Decision Making- Theory and Prac- development programs. This tered candidates. ment requires a coherent under-
programs, certification courses, tice etc. So far, multiple meetings remote office is expected to bring standing of financials using differ-
webinars and conferences for have been conducted by both the opportunities for organizations and MoU with NUST ent techniques which is more
professionals working in banking teams to formulate a framework for individuals through offering action significant in case of extending
industry, development finance the certification. Once finalized and learning-based capacity building NIBAF team headed by Mr. Riaz finance to small enterprises who
institutions, stock exchanges, and Chunara, MD-NIBAF met with Dr. generally have inadequate financial
corporate sector. The MoU was Rizwan Riaz, Pro Rector, Research, records which warrants adopting
signed by Mr. Riaz Nazarali Chunara, Innovation and Commercialization creative financial analysis non-financial advisory services etc. to extend liquidity to important
Managing Director, NIBAF and Mr. (NUST) to decide on possible areas tecniques. NIBAF conducted four NIBAF also conducted two training value chain agents with mitigated
Muhammad Shoaib, Advocacy Chair, to collaborate for research and programs for Relationship Manag- programs on Value Chain Financ- risk and improved credit assess-
CFA Society Pakistan. Mr. Muham- development, innovation, executive ers and Branch Managers on SME ing-Opportunities in SME Banking. ment of the borrower and the
mad Ali Malik, Executive Director, education and talent management banking to develop their credit This training provided valuable improvement in credit and
Financial Markets & Reserve Man- in the field of IT, Banking and assessment skills related to SME insights to participants on the payment risk with shifting the focus
agement, SBP was also invited to Finance. Under a formal MoU lending. Other important aspects concept, products and business from bi-party (FI-SME) relationship
grace the signing ceremony. signed by both the organizations discussed during the training models under Supply Chain Financ- to a tri-party (FI-anchor-SME/Agri)
on June 15, 2023 in the presence of included identifying potential ing(SCF). It also imparted knowl- relationship that leverages the
Under this collaboration, both the the team from NUST Professional clients and understanding their edge on SCF assessment and its trade and payment relationship
institutions’ teams are working on a Development Centre focus areas of financing needs, performing credit related risk profiling, leveraging between larger anchor and
two-level ‘certification in treasury cooperation for development of evaluation of SME customers, prac- technological innovation and Agri/SME supplier/distributor.
management’ for professionals trainings and certifications have tice session on cash flow analysis, advancement. The trainer also
pursuing a career in corporate been initially identified to be in the key considerations in approving discussed significance of techno- New product development and
treasury, banking treasury, fund fields of data science, cybersecurity, SME loans/credit lines, provision of logical integration in the VCF model process innovations are key aspects

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for the growth and sustainability of asm in entrepreneurship ideas strategies and policies. Under the financing. This requires thorough ment Information System (LRMIS), er perspective and how an existing Training Programs on Housing
any business and banking business shared by the trainer and asked Environmental and Social Risk understanding of agri sector and types of charges, personal guaran- customer of bank can be made Finance
is not an exception. There is a need relevant questions related to differ- Management(ESRM) framework, various measures taken by SBP. tees etc. Mr. Adnan Adil, Head Legal, effective by informing him to utilize
to enhance human capacity by ent business ideas, their commer- financial institutions identify E&S EXIM Bank conducted three itera- different modes of easy financing. Housing sector holds its prominence
imparting skills and techniques cialization prospects and seeking risks associated with their clients or NIBAF in collaboration with SBP tions of this programs while Mr. Another special program on Islamic in the economy due to its sizeable
that would help the banking financial support from banks. More investees to minimize the potential has initiated an extensive capacity Nasir Jamil, Area Head, CAD, Bank Agri finance was conducted at portion of production activity,
business tap-in potentials clients by than four hundred students from impacts from such exposure on development program for banks to Alfalah Ltd conducted two itera- Lahore by Mr. Saqib Imran, Head of linkages to land markets, materials,
developing products with peculiar commerce, finance and marketing their lending and investment promote understanding of financ- tions. Both trainers are seasoned Agri banking, Albaraka Bank Limit- tools, durable goods, labor and
features that factor-in the client departments of the two universities portfolios. This reduces the financial ing requirements of the agriculture bankers with over 30 years’ experi- ed. Mr. Saqib has over 25 years of financial markets and hence is a
needs. Keeping in view this import- attended these programs. institutions’ financial liability and sector, equip banks with necessary ence in commercial bank lending. experience in the Agri Finance priority sector warranting focused
ant feature, NIBAF designed a reputational risks arising from E&S tools and techniques for serving the Sector. He explained the topic from efforts for economic uplift. Demand
customized training program on NIBAF also organized a series of issues amid a tightening regulatory subject priority sector more effec- NIBAF conducted three programs the perspective of Islamic Banking of housing units is also burgeoning
Product Development & one-day awareness programs for environment. In addition to tively and efficiently and to extend on Remedial Management in Ideology and shared details of utiliz- yet the sector remains highly
Program-based Lending. An SMEs & banks at Sialkot, Faisalabad, improved management of E&S financing under the SBP conces- Agri-finance during this period at ing shariah compliant modes under-developed and untapped
important part of this program is Rawalpindi, Attock and Chakwal. risks, financial institutions can also sionary finance schemes. Lahore and Multan. Mr. Muhammad including Ijarah and Musharka. The primarily due to lack of mortgage
the discussion on bank business These programs were attended by seize a growing cluster of sustain- Yahya, Head Agri Business, Bank participants asked different ques- products and banks’ financing
models, assessing product feasibili- participants from Chamber of Com- ability business opportunities such During H2FY23, NIBAF organized Alfalah Ltd and Mr. Sarfraz Hussain, tions regarding customer percep- structures besides slack in relevant
ty and hands-on product develop- merce & Industry, Women Cham- as renewable energy and carbon In view of the agreed benefits and Bhd conducted the training and five online programs on Credit Risk Head Business, Bank of Punjab tion for extending Islamic Agri skills and conducive environment.
ment exercises and successful ber of Commerce & Industry, SMEs finance, outperform their competi- in compliance to the global recog- discussed SBP ESRM Manual & its & Security Documentation for conducted the sessions. Both train- Finance.
cases. The program content also including service providers, manu- tors, and attract new capital. nition of ESRM, SBP also issued Implementation, Environmental & agri-officers of banks. The objec- ers have over 28 years of experience In order to develop banks capacity
includes understanding potential facturers and entrepreneurs. NIBAF guidelines on Green Banking in Social Due Diligence (ESDD) procedures tives of this program is to develop in Agri banking. The objective of Two programs were conducted on in the area of mortgage products,
NIBAF conducted five online training
SMEs & their borrowing needs, engaged trainers from SBP, SBP 2017 and a detailed Environmental & processes, Overview of IFC Perfor- understanding of banks’ officials this course is to highlight the signif- Agri Business Risk and Lending programs on housing finance.
elements of program based lend- BSC, SMEDA, BOP and Faysal bank and Social Risk Management mance Standards and Other Inter- regarding credit risk, need of securi- icance of credit monitoring and to Techniques at Sahiwal and Baha- These courses highlight the importance
ing & relationship lending, issues & to share key insights on refinance Implementation Manual (ESRM) in national Standards, Post Transaction tization in agri-lending, legal recognize & evaluate problem loans. walnagar where more than 50 of housing sector, scope of housing
challenges and the processes schemes, SME policies, banking November 2022. Monitoring, ESDD Checklist Exercise concepts of various assets & under- The program also includes discus- participants from different adjoin- financing in Pakistan, concepts of
involved in booking SME loans. products available under Islamic and related Case Studies. So far, lying securities, significance and sion on the causes of default, its ing areas participated. This house mortgages & its types, risk
and conventional modes, financing In order to develop related capacity almost 200 banking officials work- legal aspects of documentation. impact on overall loaning portfolio, program covered different aspect assessment & mitigations, collateral
SBP has launched various refinance procedures & processes. The speak- of banking industry, NIBAF has ing in project finance, corporate, Credit underwriting requires good type of risks & their evaluations in of Agri Finance including risk iden- & security documentation, comparison
schemes to extend concessionary ers discussed and highlighted main been working in collaboration with risk, CAD and Green Banking analytical skills to determine terms of obligors, size and pricing of tification, risk mitigation measured of home loan vs mortgages, marketing
credit besides implementing an features of various subsidized and International Finance Corporation division have been trained under borrower capacity and willingness the loan. Understanding of early for farm/non-farm cedit, sales tech- & sale techniques, challenges &
enabling regulatory framework to credit guarantee schemes specifi- (IFC) to leverage the organization’s the program. to pay; credit officers are required to warning signal, underlying security, niques for attracting farmers and opportunities and SBP regulations.
support growth of SME credit. cally designed by the SBP for SMEs. global knowledge and expertise in thoroughly analyze borrower’s collateral & various guarantees, overview of SBP low cost and regu- Syed Raheel Rizvi, Head of Housing
NIBAF organized four trainings on More than 500 participant attended sustainable finance to support local Training Programs on credit history, visit borrower’s evaluation of repayment flows are lar loan schemes. One of the main Finance, Bank AL Habib along and
SME Regulatory Framework and these programs banks improve their E&S practices, Agri-financing place/business, vet documents to also covered in the program. The aspects of this program is a knowl- Mr. Wasif Hussain, Joint Director, SME,
Refinance Schemes to enhance with a focus on ESRM. NIBAF has establish title genuineness, evalu- participants took active participa- edge sharing session with field Housing & Sustainable Finance
participants’ understanding TOT Programs on Sustainable launched a Training of Trainers Agriculture is an important sector ate loan-size & its purpose, deter- tion in the training program and experts wherein progressive farm- Department conducted these trainings
regarding prudential regulations Banking (TOT) program on ESRM to familiarize of the economy. It contributes mine loan price and duration etc. got clarity on risk assessment and ers, Agri product innovator, farm and shared their views on housing
for SME financing and features of banks with ESRM practices that are significantly towards the national The officials are also expected to remedial management. machine modernization consul- finance risks and deliberated on
SBP’s subsidized refinance & credit Sustainable financing is gaining compliant with the Green Banking income, provides employment have a clear understanding of types tants, cattle farmers etc. are invited current housing finance schemes &
guarantee schemes. The partici- more traction around the globe Guidelines (GBGs), IFC Performance opportunities to a sizeable work- of assets/properties, their nature A special program on Agri Finance to share their experience of farming regulatory direction. During these
pants took keen interest in these with investors increasingly demanding Standards, and other Pakistan force and ensures food security for and characteristics, legal attributes was conducted at Sukkur for during the session. Mr. Yahya sessions, discussion was also held
programs by asking questions on environment friendly products regulations. Through this capaci- the masses. Increased demand of and legal entitlement to constitute enhancing the capacity of commer- Hameed, Head of Agri Business, on earlier Government Low-cost
different aspects of SBP schemes across all industries. The financial ty-building training, participants agri-produce and availability of security/collateral. This training cial bankers from Baluchistan and Bank Alfalah Ltd conducted both Housing Schemes and banking
and clarification on various PRs. The industry, under guidance and drive learn to develop an Environmental innovative farming techniques is program is designed to provide a Sindh. The two day program was the programs and shared his exper- products on housing finance to
trainers explained the importance from the financial sector supervi- and Social Management System creating lucrative opportunities for comprehensive understanding of specially designed to promote Agri tise using examples from his own highlight the importance of the
of these schemes, their key features sors, is also considering Environ- (ESMS) that places significant the banks to tap potential of this credit risk, documents required for finance in province of Baluchistan experiences in agri credit product sector and effects of discontinua-
and business potential for banks. mental, Social, and Governance emphasis on a bank’s E&S policy segment and direct agri credit to loan disbursement, assessment of and Sindh. The lead trainer of the development and lending. tion of subsidy scheme.
(ESG) aspects while devising their and capacity as well as procedures innovative borrowers. SBP is also revenue documents, related Acts, program was from HBL while
Two awareness programs on entre- for identifying, assessing, manag- taking various initiatives and mea- Articles & Clauses, passbook & its senior officers from Agri finance
preneurship skill development ing, monitoring, and reporting E&S sures to promote agriculture attributes, Land Record Manage- departments of other banks also
were conducted at Punjab Universi- risks and performing the Environ- participated to share their experi-
ty, Lahore and Shaheed Benazir mental and Social Due Diligence ences. Mr. Azam, JD ,AC&FID also
Bhutto Women University, Pesha- (ESDD), which encompasses identi- shed light on significance and
war. These sessions focused on fication and assessment of a importance of Agri finance and also
providing an overview of SBP project’s E&S risks as well as share key features of the different
schemes to promote SME financ- proposed mitigation measures in Agri schemes that can utilized for
ing, global and local entrepreneur- the form of an environmental and low cost mechanism and hence
ship business strategies and social action plan. promotion of the Agri Sector.
success stories and the role and
importance of National Incubation NIBAF conducted an iteration of A program on Agri Value Chain was
Centers as a platform for students the ToT from June 19-20, 2023 at conducted at Hyderabad. Mr.
to discuss and polish innovative NIBAF-Lahore. Dr. Afifa Raihana, Shahrukh, Head Agri, Bank Islami
ideas and further steer them towards Senior Environmental Specialist, Pakistan Ltd conducted the train-
establishing viable businesses. The IFC and Desiree Nathan, Managing ing and explained agri financing
participants showed great enthusi- Partner, EeHSSE Consulting Sdn from grower perspective to produc-