Executive Regulatory Workshop

Monday, 27 June 2011
8.30-16.45

About the Workshop

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.

• 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

Workshop Leaders

David Porteous has advised financial policy makers and regulators in a number of countries and is actively involved in facilitating and teaching executive education sessions for senior regulators. His consulting practice includes among its clients multi-lateral institutions as well as country regulators and mobile providers.

Ahmed Dermish has worked for the UK's Financial Services Authority where he worked inter alia on the regulation and supervision of e-money. He now consults in the area of regulation of branchless banking and mobile money.

Denise Dias worked in the banking supervision and licensing departments of the Central Bank of Brazil, and has audited government programs for the Brazilian Ministry of Treasury. Prior to joining BFA she was a member of CGAP's Government and Policy Team and the regional manager for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Register to Attend

This workshop is open to MNO's attending Mobile Money Summit 2011. Please register your interest to attend by emailing mmu@gsm.org. Once approved, you will receive confirmation via email.