Old Mutual Namibia Brings Northern Financial Intermediaries Together in Oshakati Forum

Old Mutual Namibia Brings Northern Financial Intermediaries Together in Oshakati FForum. Old Mutual Namibia’s Corporate Segment has hosted its Northern Intermediary Excellence Forum in Oshakati, bringing together more than 30 financial intermediaries from northern Namibia.

The forum brought together financial advisers and brokers from Oshakati, Ongwediva, Ondangwa, Opuwo and Outapi for discussions focused on collaboration, industry developments and the regulatory environment affecting the financial services sector.The engagement formed part of Old Mutual Corporate Segment’s ongoing efforts to work with intermediary partners through knowledge sharing, open engagement and collaboration.

Discussions during the forum covered developments relating to the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA), intermediary roles and responsibilities, Old Mutual business updates and opportunities.

The forum also provided an opportunity for participants to exchange information, network and discuss issues affecting intermediaries operating in the northern regions.

Kaarina Nambinga, Intermediated Clients Manager for the Corporate Segment at Old Mutual Namibia, said intermediaries play an important role in helping customers make informed financial decisions and work towards their long-term goals.

She said the forum provided an opportunity for Old Mutual and its intermediary partners to engage directly, share knowledge and remain aligned in delivering service and value to clients.

Nambinga added that open dialogue and collaboration could help the company better understand the needs of intermediary partners while working towards sustainable growth and outcomes for the communities they serve.

According to Old Mutual Namibia, the engagement also provided the Corporate Segment with insights into challenges and opportunities facing intermediaries in the northern regions.

The company said such engagements contribute to strengthening relationships, improving service delivery and maintaining a focus on shared objectives between Old Mutual and its intermediary partners.

The forum forms part of Old Mutual Corporate Segment’s broader investment in ongoing engagement and professional development initiatives for intermediaries.