Introduction
The 88th edition of the Banking Convention, a significant economic and financial event in Mexico, is set to commence on Thursday, May 8th. The convention will feature notable speakers and key activities that highlight the banking sector’s progress and future direction. Among the highlights is the presence of Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City, who will inaugurate the event.
Morning Agenda
9:00 AM: The day will kick off with the signing of the updated Sustainability Protocol for Mexican banking and a partnership agreement between the Mexican Bankers Association (ABM) and the City of Mexico’s Finances Secretariat.
Press Conference and Panel Discussions
9:40 AM: Julio Carranza Bolívar, the outgoing president of ABM, will lead a press conference. Following this, at 9:45 AM, the panel discussion titled “International Financial Compliance Standards” will take place. The panel will include:
- Elisa de Anda Madrazo: President of the International Group of Action on Money Laundering (GAFI)
- Narciso Campos Cuevas: Partner at White & Case
- José Luis Stein-Velasco González-Casanova: Regional Head of Financial Crime for Mexico and Latin America at HSBC
10:45 AM: The panel discussion “The Role of SMEs in the Economy and Their Financing by Banks” will commence. This panel will feature:
- Altagracia Gómez Sierra: Coordinator of the Federal Government’s Business Advisory Council
- Luis Antonio Ramírez Pineda: General Director of Nafin–Bancomext
- Graciela Márquez Colín: President of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI)
- Eduardo Osuna Osuna: Vice President of the Board and General Director, BBVA Financial Group
Inauguration Ceremony
5:00 PM: The inauguration ceremony will take place, featuring a speech by Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico City.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? A: Claudia Sheinbaum is the President of Mexico City, a prominent figure in Mexican politics.
- Q: What is the significance of the 88th Banking Convention? A: The event brings together key stakeholders in the Mexican banking sector to discuss current trends, challenges, and future opportunities.
- Q: Who are the notable speakers at the convention? A: Notable speakers include Elisa de Anda Madrazo, Narciso Campos Cuevas, José Luis Stein-Velasco González-Casanova, Altagracia Gómez Sierra, Luis Antonio Ramírez Pineda, Graciela Márquez Colín, and Eduardo Osuna Osuna.
- Q: What topics will be covered during the panel discussions? A: Panel discussions will cover international financial compliance standards, the role of SMEs in the economy, and their financing by banks.
