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DIFC forum to focus on optimizing treasury operations

  • The DIFC Treasury Leadership Forum will showcase the latest trends in treasury solutions designed to streamline financial operations.
  • Organized by DIFC, the forum will bring together senior treasurers from leading banks, multinationals and services providers.

Dubai, UAE – Standard Chartered will partner with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in hosting the DIFC Treasury Leadership Forum, which will bring together senior treasurers from leading banks, multinationals and services providers to focus on how to optimize treasury operations for growth and the key trends shaping treasury across different sectors.

Hosted at The Atrium, Gate District, DIFC, on 31st May and themed ‘A deep dive into the future of treasury centers’, the DIFC Treasury Leadership Forum will showcase the latest trends in treasury solutions designed to streamline financial operations, optimize liquidity management, and enhance risk management strategies.

Christopher Parsons, Senior Executive Officer, Standard Chartered at DIFC, said, “We are delighted to partner with DIFC to host the DIFC Treasury Leadership Forum, a dynamic platform that brings together thought leaders to share insights, exchange ideas and collaborate to shape the future of treasury management.”

“This partnership demonstrates the strong synergies between Standard Chartered and DIFC and is a testament to our long-term commitment to optimizing growth and creating a better future for the industry,” he added.

Alya Al Zarouni, Chief Operating Officer, DIFC Authority, said, “We are pleased to have Standard Chartered, join us as the exclusive partner of the DIFC Treasury Leadership Forum to address how businesses can build robust treasury infrastructures.”

“Showcasing the benefits of setting up regional treasury divisions in DIFC, the forum will also provide corporates with strategies on how to centralize, manage, and consolidate regional resources, offering a competitive advantage by reducing operating costs,” he added.