Cairo, Sept. 19, 2023: FABMISR, First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), one of the largest banks operating in Egypt, made its mark at the highly anticipated Enterprise Finance Forum held at the St. Regis Hotel in Cairo on September 18-19, 2023. During an engaging panel discussion titled "Nobody wants to be a Banker," Mariam El Samny, Head of Consumer Banking at FABMISR, delivered invaluable insights into the dynamic world of finance talent.

El Samny, a distinguished panelist, shared thought-provoking insights that shed light on the evolving landscape of finance. Her expertise delved into critical areas, addressing the industry's current challenges and opportunities in talent attraction and retention amidst the rapid shifts in both global and local markets.

"The financial sector is undergoing significant transformations in response to global changes, presenting new challenges in talent retention and the attraction of the millennial generation, which will dominate the labor market by 2025,” Mariam El Samny, Head of Consumer Banking at FABMISR, explained. “At FABMISR, we are aware of the ever-changing requirements for talent and actively strive to provide a distinctive employee value proposition that caters to the individual needs of each employee across multiple pillars, including financial well-being, mental well-being, physical well-being, flexibility, and career progression.”

The panel discussion tackled pressing questions such as developing talent pipelines, retaining top talent, navigating the changing dynamics of leadership in finance, the impact of venture capital funding, and the future roles of investment and commercial bankers. El Samny's revelations offered a compelling glimpse into FABMISR's commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the finance sector.

ABOUT FABMISR:

FABMISR, a subsidiary of the First Abu Dhabi Bank Group (FAB), is one of the largest foreign banks operating in Egypt. 'FABMISR's local network operates through 62 branches, where it provides leading banking products and services that cater to all customer segments; along with achieving the highest value for its stakeholders and employees. Moreover, the bank offers a personalized banking experience to meet the various expectations of its customers from large organizations, SMEs and consumers whilst utilizing its global experience to support stakeholders, entrepreneurs and the local economy.   

FAB is one of the 'world's largest and safest financial institutions with an international network spanning over five continents. The bank also offers global relationships, extensive experience, and financial strength to support local, regional, and international companies seeking to manage their businesses at home and abroad.

FAB is rated Aa3, AA- and AA- by Moody's, Standard & Poor's (S&P, and Fitch, respectively), making it the most robust aggregate rating of banks in the Middle East and North Africa region. FAB is also a regional leader in sustainability and is part of the MSCI ESG Leaders Index and FTSE4Good EM.

For more information on FABMISR, please visit https://www.fabmisr.com.eg/en/