The esteemed governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), in a meeting with the new management team of the National Informatics Corporation, delineated the overarching policies of the Central Bank in the realm of digital banking. He underscored the pivotal and strategic role of the National Informatics Group within the national banking network. The Governor stated:
“The National Informatics Group stands as the heart of the Central Bank in the arena of modern banking regulation.”
As reported by the Public Relations department of the National Informatics Corporation, an introduction ceremony was held for Alireza Mahyar as the CEO and Abbas Meamarnejad as a board member. Dr. Mohammad Reza Farzin, the respected Governor of the Central Bank, was in attendance. The event took place at the Governor’s office, with the presence of Farshad Mohammadpour, Deputy for Supervision at the Central Bank, Mehran Mahramian, Deputy for New Technologies, Yekta Ashrafi, Deputy for Management Development and Resources, as well as other board members of the National Company. Dr. Farzin, while emphasizing the central and strategic importance of the National Informatics Group in the banking and electronic payment industry, shared his perspectives and expectations regarding the group’s role, especially with the new management, in the country’s banking ecosystem.
The Governor of the Central Bank highlighted the necessity of innovation in digital banking, value creation, enhancement of electronic systems, and the strengthening of precise and efficient regulatory and supervisory practices by the National Informatics Group. He pointed out the expertise, experience, and capabilities of Mr. Mahyar, Mr. Mamarnazad, and other board members of the National Informatics Corporation. Dr. Farzin stressed that more than 70% of the Central Bank’s tasks and operations in systems and infrastructure depend on banking knowledge and new technological expertise, which are implemented within the National Informatics Group. He added, “The heart of the Central Bank in modern banking regulation resides within the National Informatics Group. Therefore, all governance systems must be fully accessible to this entity.”
He also mentioned the need for a thorough analysis of the National Informatics Group’s current situation and the necessity to redefine new plans for this technological branch of the Central Bank and the banking network. “The National Informatics Corporation serves as the Central Bank’s intellectual and advisory core in the field of regulating new technologies. Hence, its strategy and structure need to be redesigned.”
The Governor of the Central Bank outlined the enhancement of the National Informatics Corporation’s status and credibility, the fortification of various digital banking sectors based on the governance needs of the Central Bank and the banking system, and addressing the needs of stakeholders while adhering to the three principles of speed, simplicity, and security. These were highlighted as the top priorities for the new management team’s programs and missions within the National Informatics Corporation.
In the continuation of the meeting, the board members of the National Informatics Corporation, following the guidelines provided by the esteemed Governor of the Central Bank, emphasized the restoration of the company’s identity and the elevation of its position and role. They highlighted the development of knowledge and new technologies, governance of technology and innovation within the group, enhancement of human capital, and the utilization of overlooked capacities and potentials within the National Informatics Group.
At the conclusion of the meeting, gratitude and appreciation were expressed for the efforts and dedication of Ali Abdollahi, the company’s former CEO.
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