On the sidel ines of its annual forum — held Wednesday, October 8, at the Conference Center of Riyadh-based King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) — The Financial Academy (TFA) has announced it has launched the "Corporate Banking Pioneers."

The initiative , a first for Saudi banks, is part of TFA's ongoing mission to develop national talent and empower them to lead the future of corporate banking in KSA. It's launched in collaboration with Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, represented by Sector Skills Councils (SSCs), Financial and Insurance Services Sector, and Human Resources Development Fund ( Hadaf ).

The initiative is designed to prepare top-notch Saudi leaders who can efficiently spearhead the future of corporate banking. Accordingly , a 9-month national program, combining professional and applied training with career guidance, will be implemented for 80 trainees from all Saudi banks. The trainees are expected to be the pioneers of a new Saudi generation of bankers capable of coping with the rapid shifts in finance and supporting the goals of KSA's Vision 2030.

The Financial Academy Forum is an annual, high-profile platform that brings together industry decision makers, attracting senior government officials, heads of authorities and institutions, CEOs, as well as distinguished researchers, academics, expert s and practitioners in areas of finance and investment. The gathering is designed to explore the newest global methods for refining human capital’s capabilities and skills, and align them with the financial sector’s future needs.