In adapting to the changes in the financial landscape, the objective of central banks and other regulatory authorities has been to allow the financial system to be responsive to the needs of the real economy, while preserving a level playing field among financial institutions, and making sure that intermediaries operate in a prudent way.
Over the past decade, the conference has become a meeting place for central bank officials from the region and beyond. It provides an ideal platform to exchange knowledge and experiences on a wide range of important issues affecting the payments industry. And the theme of this year’s conference could not be timelier.