Doaa El Atawy is Head of Trade Finance Operations at Egyptian Gulf Bank and a Chartered Associate of the London Foundation for Banking & Finance. She holds many LIBF qualifications, including CITF, CDCSAdv, CSCF, QTFE, CTFC, PDipB&F, and AdvDipB&F.
Recent ICC guidance addresses practical trade finance issues arising from the Middle East conflict. Having a nimble strategic approach for coping with operational risk is paramount for banks.
Traditional financial metrics alone are no longer sufficient to support decision-making. Banks are now expected to consider sustainability risks, including environmental impact, supply chain practices, and governance standards. Doaa El Atawy explores the evolving role and where banks are headed.
