Ashraf
Mahmood Wathra, Governor State Bank of Pakistan has said that the financial
sector plays a pivotal role in determining the overall economic growth and
development of a country. Ashraf Mehmood Wathra while addressing at the
launching ceremony of the 2nd Pakistan Banking Awards 2017 said that banking
sector of Pakistan has been very fundamental for the development of the economy.
Its role can never be undermined while technology based services and performance achieved by the sector is laudable He said that the contribution and achievements of the institutions contributing to this sector should be recognized and acknowledged. After the tremendous success of the 1st Banking Awards in 2016, I am delighted to address this distinguished gathering of executives and academicians from the banking and finance sector,” Wathra added.
The SBP Governor said that these prestigious awards are now an annual event, to encourage new entrants to make their mark while motivating the established institutions to strive for excellence. Awards are given to individual banks based on their performance, broadly in the developmental, financial, and customer service related spheres.” Wathra appreciated the role of Institute of Bankers Pakistan (IBP), A.F.
Ferguson
& Co (AFF) for organizing “PAKISTAN BANKING AWARDS 2017” on a continuous
basis. The CEO IBP Hussain Lawai said, “The Pakistan Banking Awards 2017 would
serve as a platform to promote, recognize and acknowledge the contribution of
the banking industry towards enhancing Pakistan’s economy.
Our jury comprises of people who possess relevant expertise and are undoubtedly institutions in themselves. Like before they would adopt transparent and impartial evaluation process to select the best performers for this year’s Awards,” he added. Jury for Pakistan Banking Awards 2017comprises of Syed Salim Raza- Former Governor, State Bank of Pakistan;Azhar Hamid- Former Banking Mohtasib Pakistan & Former Country Head, SCB Pakistan; Feroz Rizvi- President & CEO Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance;Dr. Zeelaf Munir – MD & CEO English Biscuit Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd. and Shehzad Naqvi- Former Regional Head of Citibank Middle East and Pakistan.
Meanwhile reprenstative from A.F. Ferguson & Co (AFF) PWC presented 8 award categories including Bank the Unbanked Award, Best MicroFinance Bank, Best Bank for Small Businesses and Agriculture, Best Bank for Corporate Finance & Capital Market Development, Best Customer Franchise, Best Islamic Bank, Best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Bank and last, but not the least, the Best Bank.
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