Bankers' Association launches new committee to work on research projects

Monday 15 January 2018

Jersey Bankers’ Association (JBA) has formed JBA 2.0 - its next generation advisory committee, with 15 future banking leaders from 12 member banks.

The new group aim to offer "generational diversity to the main JBA committee, ensuring sustainable and forward-looking industry engagement across a range of legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives."

JBA 2.0 also aims to work on a number of contemporary research projects including but not limited to fintech and banking innovation, financial inclusion and banking careers of the future. 

Additionally, each member of JBA 2.0 has been paired with a member of the main committee to create two-way mentoring partnerships. It is hoped these partnerships will develop the industry’s future talent whilst broadening current leadership viewpoints.

At its inaugural meeting on 9 January, the committee members (pictured) said: “We are delighted to be a part of this new committee, eager to work with the main JBA committee and to add value to Jersey’s financial sector for generations to come.”

Dr Emiko Caerlewy-Smith, creator of JBA 2.0 and current Vice President of the JBA commented: “JBA 2.0 gives future leaders of Jersey’s banking sector the opportunity to shape the industry they are set to inherit. The main JBA committee is excited to work with this talented group of individuals and looks forward to benefiting from its fresh ideas and perspectives.”