Alinma Bank is a leading Islamic bank based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established in 2006, the bank is known for its commitment to delivering innovative and Shariah-compliant financial products and services. Among these are retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and digital banking.
As a digital banking solutions provider, Alinma set forth efforts to implement technological advancements not just in its services but also in internal processes — particularly board management.
In a recent interview, Alinma Bank’s Digital Channels Senior Advisor Mustafa Khalid Alabsi shared how they shifted to secure virtual board meetings with the help of Convene.
Finding the Best System for Board Meetings
With Alinma’s commitment to digital banking, its decision to shift from physical to virtual meetings was vital. Alabsi stated that having board members situated in different locations made it taxing to conduct engaging meetings — even when conducted periodically.
Alabsi expressed, “We need a system that supports periodic meetings and brings distances closer. In this digital age, there’s a need for us to move meetings from physical to virtual.”
Moreover, he mentioned that the privacy of board documents is one thing that the system should support. Ease of review, approval, and signing of the documents are also critical deciding factors in their search.
With confidentiality and convenience at the top of their priorities, Alabsi stressed, “the system should be fast, support privacy, and have electronic signature features. We began searching for a platform that supports the features on our list.”
Transitioning to Effortless Virtual Meetings
Concluding their search, Alabsi shared how Convene, a leading board management software, ticks all the boxes. He affirmed, “the system contains many more features“, from meeting to document management.
Alabsi started off by praising Convene’s pre-meeting capabilities, particularly scheduling meetings. What’s even better is an RSVP feature that allows admins to quickly confirm the number of attendees. There’s also the Agenda Planner, which enables meeting organizers to plan and create agendas on a single dashboard — and distribute them for the board’s review and approval using Review Rooms.
Alabsi expressed their satisfaction with Convene’s extensive live meeting tools. Using tools like laser pointer tool and page synchronization, Alinma’s board members can now interact in real-time during meetings and presentations. They also commended Convene’s faultless system, “One reason we opted for Convene is due to the absence of interruptions when organizing and attending meetings through the mobile application — anywhere at any time.”
Employing More Secure Document Management
Apart from Convene’s meeting tools, Alabsi also highlighted the platform’s document management features. Users cannot only upload and review files with ease, but also secure them with a permission-based Document Repository. For better collaboration, tools such as Private and Shared Annotations, Voting, and Surveys are made available.
Furthermore, Convene met Alinma’s need for document security. Equipped with multi-level authentication and password protection, board documents are kept safe from unauthorized access. System activities and actions are also secured with role-based permissions and user authentication, ensuring all of Alinma’s financial data are protected against threats.
Experiencing Exceptional Post-Sales Service and Support
In addition, Alinma Bank also applauds Convene’s team for their continuous post-sales service. Alabsi shared that they have uninterrupted operations during critical banking deliberations as the platform is constantly getting updates and patches for smooth use.
Convene’s responsiveness to Alinma’s unique requirements showcases its commitment to providing tailored solutions. More so, this personalized approach and support positions Convene as a strategic ally helping the bank navigate the complexities of the industry with efficiency. Alabsi affirmed, “We were very impressed with their fast, continuous, and strong post-sales, which is what distinguishes any system from others.”
Why Alinma Bank Recommends Convene
Alabsi praised Convene’s flexibility and how it ensures all users get the latest and modern features, “They are always adding new features to support our needs, and always recommend us to regularly update the system when there’s an update.”
Finally, when asked if they would recommend Convene to other banks, Alabsi gladly affirmed, “Yes, honestly, my rating for the program (Convene) is 10 out of 10. It’s truly one of the strongest ones I’ve worked with.”
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