Good Financial Sector Equals Growth: A- G
Agood financial service sector is critical for business and other sectors to grow. Attorney-General and Minster for Economy Aiyaz Saiyed-Khaiyum reminded bankers of this at the silver jubilee celebration for the Fiji Institute of Bankers last night.
He said this was where the Institute could play a critical role in helping build both personal and institutional capacity.
He said it was important to build professional capacity for individuals and organisations.
In line with this, Fiji Institute of Bankers president Saud Minam announced last night that members now have access to 10 scholarship opportunities worth $5000 each this year.
Mr Minam said this has been increased from two to ten and from $2000 to $5000 each.
He said this is a testament to the FIBs commitment to the ongoing development of Fiji’s bankers in order to broaden their professional opportunities and help them thrive in their careers.
He said the Fiji Institute of Bankers management is revising the criteria for the scholarships and members can expect to hear from the secretariat on this.
Mr Minam also congratulated the Institute’s Council and Committee for the momentum and value add activities held over the years to support bankers in Fiji.
He added that Fiji Institute of Bankers will focus on learning and development initiatives for members and the priority for banks now is to remain technologically relevant to the times.
Meanwhile, next week a Host Country Agreement will be signed by the World Bank Vice President and Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
This is in regards to the opening of a World Bank regional office in Suva. It will be staffed by 23 people.
Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said this not only meant opportunities for the country, but also for bankers. He said it provided a good opportunity for networking and interaction.