A Discussion with Leading Players for Automating Risk Management in Pakistan

Traydstream was proud to host its ‘Optimisation & Risk Management with Trade Automation’ event in Karachi on 8th March 2022 with speaking guests: Mike Nithavrianakis, Deputy High Commissioner Karachi & Trade Director Pakistan; Irfan Ali, Managing Director at Deposit Protection Corporation, State Bank of Pakistan; Mr. Hasnain Rizvi, Chief Compliance Officer, Habib Metro Bank; and Mr. Zeb Khan, Director of Partnerships, LexisNexis.

The morning session included senior Trade and Compliance leaders, representing the majority of Pakistan trade banking as well as corporate exporters. Key takeaways included:

  • The need for the industry to digitize even faster and how platforms can enhance operational team members work
  • Recommendation from the State Bank for greater adoption of technological solutions
  • How Bill of Lading and Container tracking is now more easily accessible at every stage of the vessel voyage
  • Examples of how automation is mitigating real world risk in banks

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