Abu Dhabi- The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, the leading financial education provider in the Middle East and North Africa, proudly announces the release of its latest ground-breaking whitepaper, titled 'How to Build a Sustainable Bank in the Middle East'. This comprehensive report delves into the major trends and obstacles that banks and other financial institutions face, shedding light on the shift towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and the ways in which they can grasp business opportunities associated with them.

The whitepaper acknowledges that ‘becoming a sustainable bank is about much more than ensuring the firm is compliant with new regulations – it demands a full business transformation.’ The authors also address the significant challenge that approximately 80% of business transformation projects in the banking sector face difficulties in achieving success. By addressing this pressing challenge, LIBF MENA offers invaluable insights on how to navigate and succeed in transformation initiatives. The report also expertly explores the megatrends that banks must tackle in the ever-evolving financial landscape, providing readers with a clear roadmap for adapting to the dynamic industry shifts.

A key focus is the three fundamental shifts encompassed in ESG, emphasising the urgency for banks to integrate sustainability principles into their core operations. The paper explores the significance of environment and social risk management, highlighting how banking decisions can significantly impact the economies they serve.

"LIBF MENA firmly believes that banks must not underestimate the magnitude of change required to thrive in this transformative era," stated Kareem Refaay, Managing Director at LIBF MENA. "Our whitepaper serves as a comprehensive guide to help banks proactively embrace sustainability and shape a prosperous future."

With its wealth of insights, 'How to Build a Sustainable Bank in the Middle East' is a must-read for industry leaders, policymakers, and banking professionals seeking to propel their institutions towards a sustainable and successful future.

The whitepaper is now available for download on the LIBF MENA website: https://mena.libf.ac.uk/2023/08/02/libf-mena-whitepaper-how-to-build-a-sustainable-bank-in-the-middle-east/

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About LIBF MENA

LIBF, with 140 years of heritage in banking and finance, serves MENA from a regional office in Abu Dhabi and is a leading provider of internationally recognised executive development, technical training, and financial services qualifications. The Institute's expertise in creating bespoke programmes globally – as well as being one of only a few professional bodies in the world to have Taught Degree Awarding Powers – gives a truly international aspect to its education programmes, as well as ensuring educational quality.

For more information on The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, please visit: https://mena.libf.ac.uk/