Executive Regulatory Workshop for Mobile Operators

The GSMA and Bankable Frontiers Associates are pleased to once again hold an Executive Regulatory Workshop on Monday, 24 May, prior to the opening of the Mobile Money Summit. This session is free and open to all mobile operators attending the 2010 Summit 2010.

Mobile operator and financial institution executives need to understand the mobile money business models available to them, as well as the regulatory environment surrounding mobile money. But, uncertain and often restrictive regulatory frameworks profoundly affect this new area of business in many countries. So, how do you develop the best model for a particular country context?

This one-day, interactive workshop, presented by Bankable Frontier Associates, is designed to train telecommunications and financial sector executives how to assess the available mobile money business models, understand the regulatory environment and choose the best model for a given country. Regulators are also invited as they will benefit from understanding the models and choices from the providers’ perspective.

Through attending this workshop, you will:

• Learn the main features of the regulatory and strategic environment for mobile money
• Understand which mobile money models are appropriate in different country contexts
• Be able to develop a roadmap for regulatory interaction to secure approval

AGENDA

08.30  Registration
09.00  Introduction to mobile money

• Main regulatory concepts of financial regulation
• Mobile money models
• Regulatory factors affecting each mobile money model
• Diagnostic approaches: What is the right mobile money model in the given regulatory environment?

11.00  Coffee break
11.15  Case study: New Celland Applying the diagnostic process to determine the space for mobile money models

Case introduction; group work; plenary report back

12.45  Lunch
13.45  Engaging regulators: Using precedents in key areas

• Understanding the regulatory bias
• Using the right language
• Key Areas: AML-CFT, E-money, Use of correspondents/ agents, Payments regulation

14.45  Coffee break
15.00  Role play: Engaging the financial regulator
16.30  Questions, closing remarks
16.45  Workshop close

REGISTER TO ATTEND
The Executive Regulatory Workshop for Mobile Operators
Monday, 24 May, 08:30 - 16:45
Intercontinental Rio Hotel

To register, please email CTellez@gsm.org. You will receive an email confirmation once you’re approved to attend. (Only mobile operators attending the 2010 Mobile Money Summit are eligible. Email confirmation will be required for entry.) Space is limited to 40 attendees, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.