It is an honor and a privilege for me to lead the Somali Bankers Association (SBA), the professional umbrella body representing the common interests of the licensed commercial banks in Somalia. We work with the government and other financial stakeholders including the regulators of the industry – Central Bank of Somalia (CBS), Financial Reporting Center (FRC), –     Ministry of Finance and other core financial sector stakeholders that operate in the country.

Like elsewhere across the region and globe, the Somali banking sector is fast changing, characterized by new business models, increased financial inclusion, growing demand for financial technology services and innovation.