Prepaid Cards Africa, Tuesday 22nd March 2011

last modified: 25 January '11

7.30am

Registration and refreshments

8.30am

Chairperson’s opening remarks

› Mr Philip Froom,

CEO, Drawcard (Pty) Ltd

Prepaid Card Revolution

8.45am

Keynote address: The evolution of prepaid in today’s market

The evolution from pay now, to pay later and pay before
Prepaid and it’s effects on cash flow
Exploring available avenues of increased investment into prepaid
What the outlook is for prepaid adoption and how it will make your business make sense

› Mr Mutsa Sibanda,

Head of debit and prepaid issuing and proposition., Absa

9.15am

Keynote address: Identifying prepaid opportunities in the developing world

The un-banked market – how can the prepaid card gain market share?
Reaching lower-end markets through infrastructure investment
Value added services that appeal to the market and tap into undiscovered revenues
Prepaid business models – uncovering Africa’s unique market opportunities

› Mr Chris Reddish,

Chairman, Prepaid International Forum

Innovation

9.45am

Panel session:Mapping the way forward for retailers in Africa

Staying on the safe side, legal issues around liability for retailers.
Retailers partnering with banking sector to create unique products
How the retail sector will be incorporating prepaid cards into their strategic plans

› Ms Zaida Africa,

Gift Currency Specialist, Old Mutual

› Mr Errol Braithwaithe,

Technical Executive, Bombela Concession Company

› Mr Nishid Dosa,

Channel Manager: Retail, Hollard

10.30am

Morning refreshments

11am

Panel session: Multifunction prepaid cards – what’s the business case for them?

Extending card account life through adding value to the cards, adding profits to your bottom line
Understanding which functional partnerships will increase brand strength and profits
Using brand loyalty to increase card uptake and result in greater market share

› Mr Fatai Baruwa,

Head Payment Strategy & Cards, Stanbic IBTC Bank

› Mr Vinayak Prasad,

Head of Cards, YES Bank Limited

› Mr Peter Sidenius,

Director, Edgar Dunn & Company

11.45am

Panel session: Semi-closed loop environments vs. closed loop prepaid cards

The business case in having open loop cards, finding revenue streams in Africa’s low infrastructure market
The business case for closed loop cards, providing security and convenience in high transaction markets
How both card implications can reach divergent markets, and ensure that all potential profi ts are being made

› Ms Aderonke Kuye,

General Manager: e-Business & Card Services Group, Guaranty Trust Bank plc

› Mr Kingsley Ogbonna,

Head- card Business & regional sales, Bank PHB

12.15pm

Case study: Unraveling the potential – successful smart card implementations

Overview and history of smart card use in retail and corporate settings
Finding the correct model to suit your resources and target market
Building the best relationship with retail and corporate to create a strengthened prepaid card

› Mr Richard Poynder,

CEO, Smartex

1pm

Networking luncheon

2pm

Case study: Blended products Gautrain

A new era of technology comes to Africa, what this means for the economy
The card as an access system, payment method and security feature, getting the most out of it
Report on how the card has revolutionised travel in South Africa
Financing channels and ensuring continued investment

› Mr Errol Braithwaithe,

Technical Executive, Bombela Concession Company

2.30pm

Case study: Prepaid Card Scheme for the un-banked in Namibia

What challenges do the un-banked face in Namibia
Overview of the prepaid card scheme
Opportunities and challenges ahead
Policy response in this regard

› Mr Albert Matongela,

Principal Payment system Analyst- Banking Supervision, Bank of Namibia

3pm

Afternoon refreshments

Security & Regulation

3.30pm

Panel session: Securing your business good will through securing your prepaid cards

Best practice for security in prepaid cards
Ways of improving security without compromising on prepaid convenience and accessibility
Security features being implemented to protect users and issuers of prepaid cards

› Mr Binesh Mangar,

Head of Cards, MCB

› Ms Uchena Okwodu,

Group Head E-Business, PHB Bank

› Mr Mutsa Sibanda,

Head of debit and prepaid issuing and proposition., Absa

4.15pm

Panel session: Understanding regulation that affects the prepaid sphere

The regulatory environment around prepaid cards and how to make it count towards your effectiveness
Getting FICA right in prepaid transacting
Finding your footing with the Consumer Protection Bill and making it work as a business tool
Access for non-banks into the prepaid payment sector

› Mr Albert Matongela,

Principal Payment system Analyst- Banking Supervision, Bank of Namibia

› Mr Kumaran Selvarajalu,

Head of Payments Regulation, FNB -FirstRand

5pm