Annual Meeting 2022

Banking for Good in an Age of Change

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Dhaka Meeting

After two years without meeting in person as a global group, BRAC Bank also graciously hosted an in-person global meeting in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in November. 42 CEOs and senior colleagues from 31 member banks took part in the Dhaka Meeting titled ‘From Perspectives to Action’, which built on the virtual Annual Meeting to create action with a focus on social, environmental, digital and organisational transformation.

North American Regional Chapter Meeting

In June, City First Bank organised the first in person Regional Chapter Meeting since 2019. Hosted by Brian Argrett, CEO of City First Bank, nine member CEOs met in Washington DC, while two participated virtually. The GABV Executive Director, the Regional Representative for North America and the Board also joined the session, and three CEOs from non-member banks were invited as observers. The agenda deepened on how member banks can increase their commitment to climate change.

European Ceo Reflection Process On Futures Perspectives

In September, European members met in Zug, Switzerland, for a workshop initiated and hosted by Freie Gemeinschaftsbank to reflect on the future of values-based banking and how to differentiate it from mainstream sustainable finance. The group identified important areas for future collaboration, including sustainable asset management and shareholder engagement, and climate and social transformation to increase impact. The meeting was attended by the CEOs of nine European member banks.

3 Member Spotlights

The GABV hosted three virtual Member Spotlight webinars that highlighted leaders in the network and their personal journeys in values-based banking. Member Spotlight presenters included Mamie Kalonda, CEO of Finca DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), Damien Walsh, CEO of Bank Australia (Australia) and Vladimir Vukotic, CEO of 3Bank (Serbia).

Esg Event

The GABV Secretariat convened a well-attended Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) event in the autumn with Jesse Fripp and David Porteous, to bring the voice of emerging market banks into the global discussion around ESG. The workshop highlighted the importance of viewing the sometimes controversial topic of ESG through a values lens to deliver outcomes over process.