AFRICA CREDIT RATING CONFERENCE – AFRICA CREDIT RATING CONFERENCE 2024

Welcome to the Africa Credit Rating Conference 2024

The Africa Credit Rating Conference is a premier event bringing together key stakeholders in the financial industry to explore, discuss, and collaborate on issues related to credit rating on the African continent. It is organised in conjunction with the African Union Peer Review Mechanism, East African Development Bank, Metropol Corporation, Capital Markets Authority, Ecocapp Capital and Awesome Concepts Limited.

The conference will foster knowledge exchange, promote best practices, and catalyze discussions on the role of credit rating in resource mobilization, economic development, investment, investor protection, and risk management. The conference targets participants from all regions of the continent.

Objectives of the Conference

✔ To be a catalyst for positive change in the credit rating landscape, fostering collaboration, and enhancing the region's financial ecosystem.
✔ Promote regular use of credit ratings by the private sector and governments
✔ Facilitate dialogue among industry experts, policymakers, and financial institutions.
✔ Share insights on the importance of credit rating in attracting investments in both private and public sectors.
✔ Form a continental credit ratings network
✔ Discuss challenges and opportunities in the Africa credit rating landscape.
✔ Showcase innovative technologies and methodologies in credit assessment.
✔ Strengthen regional cooperation in developing robust credit rating frameworks.

Key topics

A. Regulatory Frameworks for Credit Rating Agencies
B. Role of Credit Rating in Economic Development
C. Innovations in Credit Risk Assessment
D. Investor Perspectives on Credit Ratings
E. Regional Collaboration and harmonization for Standardized Ratings
F. Development of a code of conduct for Credit Rating Agencies on the Continent.

Target audience

A. Investors and Fund Managers
B. Financial Institutions
C. Central Banks, Capital Market Authorities and other Regulatory Bodies
D. Credit Rating Agencies
E. Ministries of Finance
F. Academia and Research Institutions

Key topics

A. Regulatory Frameworks for Credit Rating Agencies B. Role of Credit Rating in Economic Development C. Innovations in Credit Risk Assessment D. Investor Perspectives on Credit Ratings E. Regional Collaboration and harmonization for Standardized Ratings F. Development of a code of conduct for Credit Rating Agencies on the Continent.

CONFERENCE FORMAT

● 2-day conference (Tuesday/Wednesday)
● Opening Speakers – Influential persons in the Continent
● Keynote Addresses – 2 each day
● Panel Discussions – 2 each day
● Client Exhibitions