Burgan Bank hosts first internal audit conference for Kuwait banking industry

Burgan Bank recently hosted the 1^st Internal Audit Conference for Banking Industry in Kuwait, which took place recently at the Sheraton Kuwait Hotel. The conference included heads of audit departments from local and foreign banks that are members of the Kuwait Banking Association.

The event provided a platform for representatives from international audit firms such as Ernst & Young, KPMG, PWC, Deloitte and Protivity to highlight the emerging internal audit trends and best practices.

Mr. Amr El Kasaby, Burgan Bank’s Group Chief Internal Auditor said: “It is important to recognise the significant role an internal audit function plays within an organization. In banks, these units are crucial for operational effectiveness and make major contributions to the working and regulatory relationship between management.”

“At Burgan Bank, we believe that a strong internal audit department is part of sound corporate governance.  We continue to provide more practical training for our employees as well as our subsidiaries with an aim to constantly enhance our overall performance,” added El Kasaby.

Burgan Bank continues to demonstrate its leadership by hosting professional conferences, and applying best practice methods across its wide operations, with an aim of ensuring consistent high quality delivery of banking solutions in the region.