News Briefs-(26-03-2018)

Keith Richards

Chartered Ins Institute (UK) MD due today

Keith Richards, Managing Director of Engagement and CEO of Personal Finance Society, Chartered Insurance Institute (UK) is visiting Dhaka for a 3-day tour. He is due today (Monday) along with Sainesh Dar, Regional Corporate Development Director - SAARC. Both of them will be attending seminars and roundtable discussions on insurance industry development in collaboration with Green Delta Insurance and Professional Advancement Bangladesh Limited, their partners in Bangladesh. They will also meet policymakers and regulators to discuss and further explore various avenues to work together. A recognised leader within the financial services sector, Keith has over 30 years experience operating at executive level across both manufacturing and distribution. He has an established media profile and is a visible figurehead within the financial services sector, regularly called upon for comment both home and abroad by various organisations, including trade and national press. — Statement

UCB presents event on glass ceiling

United Commercial Bank Limited presented a programme titled 'High Tea - Women Leadership, Experience and Empowerment' in collaboration with Radission Blu Chittagong Bay View recently at Radission Blu Chittagong Bay View. Rukhmila Zaman, Chairman of UCB was one of key speakers of the event. Other keynote speakers of the event include Suraiya Zannath, Lead Financial Specialist Government Global Practice World Bank; Nasreen Awal, President, Women's Entrepreneur Association of Bangladesh; Dr. Shireen Akhter, Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Chittagong. — Statement