These annual meetings provide a forum for members to engage in insightful discussions, share challenges, explore opportunities, and reflect on the past year’s developments in the banking sector.

The schedule is as follows:

September 11th, 2pm to 6pm – State Bank of India Headquarters, Mumbai: The 29th Asia Regional Group Meeting offers an excellent opportunity to discuss challenges, opportunities, and innovations of the past years and to set regional priorities for the upcoming year.

September 14th, 1pm to 8pm – Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel & Residences: The G20 Advocacy Event & Reception, recognized as an official G20 side event by the Indian Presidency, will feature over 500 CEOs from leading financial institutions, along with the Indian Finance Ministry, and the Reserve Bank of India. We will showcase our members’ innovative solutions and support to SMEs under various economic conditions and present a call to action to enhance gender equality in SME Financing.
The event will conclude with a reception attended by over 500 CEOs and regulators.

September 12th-14th – Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel & Residences: The 2023 Global SME Finance Forum, a platform founded by the G20 and operating under the World Bank, allows you to connect with global leaders in small business financing. This year’s theme is ‘Digital Ecosystems and the Future of SME Financing’, where we anticipate participation from esteemed figures like Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys and architect of Aadhar, India’s digital ID program.

Be informed that due to our enduring partnership with the SME Finance Forum, a limited number of WSBI members will have the opportunity to attend the SME. We hope you will join us from Monday, September 11th to Thursday, September 14th.

Finance Forum at no cost. We encourage you to contact us at your earliest convenience to secure your tickets.
Contact Person: Alessandro Bazzoli – WSBI Internation & Institutional Relations Advisor (Asia and the Pacific)

e:alessandro.bazzoli@wsbi-esbg.org
t.:+32 2 211 11 34