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Banking at the Nexus of Tradition and Innovation: Insights from Mashreq's EVP
The digital banking sector is at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, attempting to reconcile the reliability of conventional banking models with the efficiency and personalization offered by technology. As disruptive forces like fintech startups and shifting consumer behaviors reshape the landscape, legacy banks find themselves in a precarious position: adapt or become obsolete.
Harnessing the Power of FinTech: An In-depth Look at the MENA Landscape
Explore the transformative role of FinTech in the MENA region with insights from Wael Fakharany, CEO of Edenred Middle East. Learn about the digital revolution in financial inclusion, Edenred's innovative solutions, and the future of FinTech in MENA. This blog offers a comprehensive overview of the FinTech landscape, its impact on financial services, and the exciting opportunities ahead.
Unlocking Profitability: The Survival Blueprint for Digital Banks
The world of finance has been rapidly changing over the last decade, thanks to the emergence of fintech startups, digital banks, and neobanks. These new players in the industry are challenging the traditional financial institutions, which have been around for centuries, to evolve and keep up with the changing times. In a recent episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Oliver Hughes, former CEO of Tinkoff, discussed the future of digital banking and how it is changing the financial industry. Hughes shared his thoughts on the challenges that traditional banks face in building ecosystems, the importance of unit economics in digital banking, and the future of traditional branch-based banking.
Expanding Frontiers: Blockchain Technology in Cross-Border Payments
Navin Gupta's insights on Ripple's solutions for cross-border payments and the future of blockchain provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential of blockchain technology in the financial industry. Ripple's use of XRP is an innovative solution to the challenges of cross-border payments, and Navin's vision for the industry's future is insightful and informative. As blockchain technology continues to grow and evolve, Ripple is poised to be a key player in shaping the future of financial services.
Pivotal Tech Education: Bridging Gaps in the Finance Industry
CFTE is an education platform that addresses the needs of finance professionals to upskill in Fintech and Digital Finance. The platform is supported by senior leaders from large institutions, universities, and startups worldwide. Tram Anh founded CFTE to fill the gap in understanding technology when it comes to finance professionals.
Emerging Economies & Digital Micropayments: A Look at Thunes & DT One
The MENA region, which includes Middle Eastern, North African, and Gulf Cooperation Council countries, has reached a critical juncture in terms of online payments overtaking cash. As the region's economy evolves, it presents a promising yet challenging market for fintech. Payment providers in this region must navigate the unique aspects of the payments landscape to provide solutions that meet the needs of businesses and consumers.
Hisham Al-Falih's Game Plan for MENA's Open Banking Future
Discover the rapidly evolving landscape of open banking and open finance in the Middle East with insights from Hisham Al-Falih, CEO and Co-Founder of Lean Technologies. Learn about the importance of regulatory frameworks, collaboration, data privacy and security. Hisham offers his view on the potential for open data to transform the financial landscape in the MENA region.
Neobanks vs Digital Banks: Shaking Up the Finance World
Explore how digital banks and neobanks are changing finance in the age of fintechs. Featuring insights from Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank, we discuss the benefits these new players offer for consumers and the impact they are having on the financial services industry. If you want to stay up to date with the latest trends in fintech and finance, be sure to check out the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun.