Standard Chartered Treasury Leadership Forum 2025 gathers top leaders to discuss Nigeria’s economy, FX reforms, and tech-driven treasury transformation

Standard Chartered Bank (Nigeria) Limited has hosted the second edition of its Standard Chartered Treasury Leadership Forum 2025, themed “A Blueprint for Tomorrow.”

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The event brought together industry experts and economic leaders to explore Nigeria’s evolving financial market, foreign exchange reforms, and the growing role of technology in treasury management.

The forum, held in Lagos, focused on practical strategies for adapting to today’s fast-changing economic landscape.

In his keynote address, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, said Nigeria’s tax environment is being reshaped to support growth.

“The era of ambiguity is gone and is now replaced with one that is fully transparent and equitable,” he stated, referring to the broader goals of ongoing tax reforms.

The Standard Chartered Treasury Leadership Forum also hosted two panel sessions featuring insights from top professionals in treasury, financial regulation, and sustainability.

Topics included FX policy reforms, digital treasury transformation, climate-related financial risk, and economic resilience.

Experts highlighted the importance of embracing automation to enhance efficiency and adaptability within treasury operations.

They also examined how financial stability intersects with environmental and social governance, particularly in an increasingly data-driven global market.

Mr Siji Adeyina, Executive Director of Compliance at Standard Chartered Nigeria, noted the forum’s relevance to industry progress.

“The Treasury Leadership Forum brings together prominent leaders across diverse sectors to discuss strategies and solutions that will revolutionise how we lead organisations in dynamic landscapes,” he said.

Mrs Ibiyemi Okuneye, Head of Transaction Banking, Nigeria, added that the forum creates a critical platform for industry advancement.

“This forum continues to provide an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the distinct challenges and prospects of the Nigerian market,” she said. “We are honoured to host this gathering of top treasury professionals and finance leaders.”

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The Standard Chartered Treasury Leadership Forum reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration and informed leadership in the financial services sector.