Leila Aghabarari
Financial Sector Specialist The World Bank
Dr. Leila Aghabarari is an accomplished economist with over eight years of experience at the World Bank and prior roles at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). She specializes in financial inclusion, development finance, and impact evaluation. Currently, she also serves as the Strategic Advisor for Financial Inclusion & Impact at Fontalk, where she leverages her expertise to shape community partnership strategies and develop impact measurement frameworks that empower immigrant communities through accessible financial services.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: How to Navigate Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Shifts in Financial Services
The financial services industry is facing unprecedented challenges due to fluctuating interest rates, regulatory changes, geopolitical tensions, and negative global economic trends. In this session, we will discuss strategies and approaches for navigating these complex changes. They will explore how to adapt business models, manage risks, and capitalize on new opportunities in this dynamic environment. Join this panel to gain valuable insights into staying resilient and competitive amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
Thursday 13 March 10:15 - 10:55 Veronese 2401A - 2501B
Certain Uncertainty
The financial services industry is facing unprecedented challenges due to fluctuating interest rates, regulatory changes, geopolitical tensions, and negative global economic trends. In this session, we will discuss strategies and approaches for navigating these complex changes. They will explore how to adapt business models, manage risks, and capitalize on new opportunities in this dynamic environment. Join this panel to gain valuable insights into staying resilient and competitive amid macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties.
Veronese 2401A - 2501B US/Pacific
