The Banking Executive Magazine - August Issue 2022

In line with its commitment to cham- pion sustainable initiatives, Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkie) region, is supporting ef- forts to combat global wildlife traf- ficking by joining the United for Wildlife (UfW) financial taskforce which is dedicated to stopping illicit financial flows associated with the Il- legal Wildlife Trade (IWT). Commenting on the announcement, Victor Matafonov, Group Chief Com- pliance Officer, said, "Emirates NBD is proud to support the fight against illegal wildlife trade cause by joining the UfW Financial Taskforce. Aligned with the UAE government’s efforts to end illicit trade in endangered and exotic species, Emirates NBD will diligently work with its peers and other local and global organisations to promote the welfare and safety of wild animals, as part of the bank’s wider efforts to champion sustain- ability-related initiatives." the BANKING EXECUTIVE 38 ISSUE 164 AUGUST 2022 Emirates NBD JOINS FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE