Kavi Berns, FCCA

Keynote Speaker | Financial Markets Expert | Former Global BankerI speak internationally on leadership, courage and navigating complexity in global financial markets, drawing on 20+ years in banking and capital markets across UK, Europe and Asia.Signature Keynote: “Courage • Competence • Conviction – Bold Leadership for International Professionals.”Helping financial institutions and professionals thrive in fast-changing global markets.Insight Hub is a specialist financial markets training and consulting firm working with banks, regulators, development institutions and investors around the world.After 20+ years in global banking and capital markets, including Citigroup, BNP Paribas and Barclays, I now advise, train and speak on the forces reshaping financial markets: risk, capital, regulation, sustainability, and the future of banking in a digital and AI-driven world.At Insight Hub, I work with leading institutions to strengthen technical expertise, strategic thinking and decision-making across complex financial systems.Clients include global banks, regulators, development banks and sovereign institutions such as:• Judge Business School, Cambridge • HSBC• Credit Agricole• Citigroup • European Investment Bank• Bank of England• European Central Bank• Bank for International SettlementsMy work focuses on advanced financial topics including debt capital markets, loans, derivatives, risk management, financial statement analysis, sustainability in finance, AI in banking and recovery & resolution planning.Alongside my technical work in financial markets, I am also passionate about expanding opportunity and leadership for women globally. I co-developed two “Skilling for Change” training programmes with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and Accenture, reaching over 16,000 women entrepreneurs across 80 countries.I also speak internationally about my 3Cs Framework for Bold International Leadership - Courage, Competence, Conviction, which helps professionals navigate change, find their voice and lead with confidence in complex environments not built for them.