9 th International Conference on Financial Services

“Empowering the world through innovative Fintech, inclusive finance, balanced risk management, and sustainable financial practices.”

Emperors Palace
1-3 October

Fintech, Financial Inclusion, and Sustainable Practices of the Financial Services Sector.

This is an international conference that focuses on the intersection of FinTech, AI, Sustainability, and financial inclusion. It serves as a vital platform for discussions and collaborations addressing the complex challenges and opportunities at the nexus of finance, technology, environmental responsibility, and inclusive development.
Hosted by the College of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of South Africa
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Important Dates

24th April 2024: Call for abstracts

1 May 2024: Registrations open

30 August 2024: Last date for submission of abstracts

16 September 2024: Notification of receipt of abstracts

27 September 2024: Registration closes

27 September 2024: Last date for payment of conference fees

1 October 2024: PhD Symposium

2 – 3 October 2024: Conference

Conference Fees

All prices Include VAT

Full Conference Fee @ R 6 000.00  – Early bird discount of 8% until 15th July 2024  – only applicable to Full Conference

Day 1 PhD Symposium Only (01 October 2024) @ R 3 000.00

Day 2 Only (02 October 2024) @ R 3 000.00

Day 3 Only ( 03 October 2024) @ R 3,000.00

Masters and Doctoral students (proof of study registration to be provided) @ R3 000.00

Spouse/partner Gala Dinner @ R 450.00

The registration fees are inclusive of conference meals (teas, lunches, Cocktail Networking function and Gala Dinner for delegates).

Enquiries
General
Ms Nomcebo Mwamusi

Email: mwamuns@unisa.ac.za

Tel: 012-429 4390

Annah Sibanyoni

Email: Sibanja@unisa.ac.za

Tel: 012 429 6158

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION
Moshibudi Ramaphoko

Email: ramapmr@unisa.ac.za

Tel: 012 429 2039

SPEAKERS
Prof Godfrey Marozva

Email: Marozg@unisa.ac.za

Tel: 012-429 4977

Conference Proceedings & Speakers

The conference will commence with a keynote address by the Governor of the South
African Reserve Bank, Mr. Lesetja Kganyago . This will be followed by presentations
and discussions by academics and key industry specialists at the main conference.

We eagerly anticipate your valuable participation and contributions to this
enlightening event. Your insights are sure to enhance our conference and further the
advancement of financial knowledge and practice collectively.

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY

1. Accredited conference proceedings:
International Conference on Financial Services – 2024 Conference
Proceedings ISBN: 978-0-7961-3933-7(print)
ISBN 978-0-7961-3934-4(e-book)

2. Department of Higher Education (DHE) Accredited Journals:
Special issue 1: South African Business Review
Special Issue 2: Africa Journal of Management (AJOM)

Both journals are accredited with the Department of Higher Education and Training
in South Africa.

Mr. Lesetja Kganyago

Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

Venue

Delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Emperor's Palace

2-3 October

2024 Topics

This is an international conference that focuses on the intersection of FinTech, AI, Sustainability, and financial inclusion. It serves as a vital platform for discussions and collaborations addressing the complex challenges and opportunities at the nexus of finance, technology, environmental responsibility, and inclusive
development.

SUB-THEMES:

  • Fintech.
  • Future of banking.
  • Risk management.
  • Life and non–life insurance.
  • Sustainable Ocean Financing.
  • Inclusive Sustainable Finance.
  • Climate-Resilient Financial Systems.
  • Green Finance and Sustainable Investing.
  • Risk management for sustainable development.
  • Regulatory Frameworks for Sustainable Finance.
  • Digital marketing in the financial services industry.
  • Finance for environmental and sustainable development.
  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices.
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The conference will commence with a keynote address by the Governor of the South
African Reserve Bank, Mr. Lesetja Kganyago . This will be followed by presentations
and discussions by academics and key industry specialists at the main conference
on the 3rd of October.

We eagerly anticipate your valuable participation and contributions to this
enlightening event. Your insights are sure to enhance our conference and further the
advancement of financial knowledge and practice collectively.

Call For Papers

We warmly extend an invitation to you to submit your research papers for review and potential presentation at the prestigious 9th International Conference on Financial Services scheduled to be held from October 2nd to October 3rd, 2024, at Emperors Palace Hotel situated in the captivating city of Johannesburg, South Africa. This conference is dedicated to fostering the vibrant exchange of innovative ideas in the realms of research, education, and managerial best practices. The conference brings together experts, scholars, and practitioners in the financial services sector to discuss and share insights on key industry trends and challenges.

Submission deadline is July 1st, 2024.
Authors will be notified of the acceptance decision by July 15th, 2024.

Papers should address any of the following sub-themes in the various fields of
finance, financial services, economics, technology, marketing, and business
management that are either directly or indirectly related to the main theme. However, even research papers remotely related to the main theme will be considered.

 

Conference attendance and participation are open to all interested parties from academia and the financial services industry, irrespective of whether one is presenting a paper or not.

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PhD Symposium

PhD students are cordially invited to our 3rd PhD Symposium, a significant occasion designed to support and inspire our PhD candidates.

During this event, doctoral students will have the chance to showcase their proposals or chapters in front of esteemed industry and academic professionals.

These experts will offer valuable feedback aimed at fostering a robust research ethos among our PhD community. We eagerly anticipate engaging in enriching discussions throughout the Symposium.

The Symposium will center on the themes of the conference and the following themes:

  • Corporate finance
  • Marketing in the Digital Age
  • Sustainable Business Practices
  • Fintech Disruption and Innovation
  • Financial Regulation and Compliance
  • Risk Management in a Volatile World
  • Emerging Trends in Financial Markets
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior
  • Consumer Behavior and Market Segmentation
  • Innovations in Banking and Financial Services
  • Financial Inclusion and Access to Banking Services

Guidelines For Submissions

Submissions of abstracts should be done on the website where indicated.

The submitted abstracts should adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Abstracts should preferably not exceed 500 words.
2. Abstracts should reflect the research problem, purpose, objectives, methodology, findings and conclusion.
3. Abstracts must be submitted online in electronic format as a separate file attachment in MS Word or RTF format.
4. The language of the conference will be English.
5. The Conference will follow a policy of blind peer review.

REGISTRATION AND MORE

Cancellation Of Registration To The Conference

CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION TO THE CONFERENCE
Any cancellation received by the ICFS Administrators will be subject to the following
refund policy:
75% of the amount paid if written cancellation is received by 30 August 2024.
50% of the amount paid if written cancellation is received by 15 September 2024.
No refund if written cancellation is received after 30 September 2024.

On-Site Registration

ON-SITE REGISTRATION (AT THE CONFERENCE VENUE)
While it will be possible to register on-site, we strongly recommend that participants
and their accompanying persons take advantage of the convenience and the saving
by registering in advance. Please note that registrations after 01 October 2024 will
be considered, subject to availability and immediate payment. No provision for
special meals will be made for on-site registration.