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The Institute of Certified Investment and Financial
Analysts (ICIFA) is set to host a hybrid investment conference on 7th and 8th
October 2021.
The conference set for Mombasa will combine virtual and physical sessions
for delegates who will be laying out strategies for investments in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking during the pre- event media briefing, ICIFA CEO FA Diana Muriuki-
Maina said the conference will be officially opened by the Cabinet Secretary
National Treasury & Planning Amb. Ukur Yattani.
“This year’s conference will bring together business leaders drawn from the
financial services industry. The delegates will explore different strategies for
investment in the new normal” FA Diana said.
During the conference, captains of industry drawn will discuss various themes
around doing business in Africa while connecting to opportunities offered by
the continent.
“The conference is the platform for delegates to interact directly and virtually
with regulators, partners, government representatives and potential clients as
they share the opportunities and challenges faced when investing in Kenya
and Africa at large.”, added FA Diana.
Delegates will also explore the resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability of all
investments with a laser focus on how politics influences investment strategies.
Other key topics set for discussion include public investment strategies to spur
GDP growth, The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) strategies to boost listings
amid the Covid-19 pandemic, evaluating the impact of Covid-19 on the Kenyan financial markets, regulatory measures to boost retirement planning in the new normal among others
