Dr. Inayat Hussain was appointed as the Deputy Governor of SBP by the Federal Government on November 10, 2021 for a period of 3 years with immediate effect. He assumed his responsibilities on the same day.

In this role, he is responsible for managing four Groups i.e. Banking Policy and Regulations Group, Banking Supervision Group, Financial Markets and Reserve Management Group and Islamic Finance Group. He brings a diversified experience spanned over two decades in banking supervision, regulations, policy and operations.

Dr. Hussain is member of the Monetary Policy Committee, Council of Regulators (a body consisting of representatives from SBP and SECP to deal with financial sector vulnerabilities) and Financial Stability Executive Committee of SBP. He also serves as a member on the Council of Institute of Bankers in Pakistan and chairs its academic committee. He holds a doctorate degree in Economics and Finance from Curtin University, Australia. He is a member of CFA Institute, a fellow member of Institute of Cost and Management Accountants in Pakistan and the Institute of Bankers Pakistan. He also holds FRM designation and an MBA degree in Finance.

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