This week, Ronit Ghose, Chair of Future of Finance at the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), in collaboration with Abdelali Zahi, led a thought-provoking boardroom discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial services. The session, attended by industry leaders and experts, delved into the far-reaching impacts of AI, the challenges surrounding its adoption, … Read more
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) recently hosted a Payments Boardroom session that brought together senior executives and key stakeholders from the financial and fintech industries. The discussions revolved around critical issues in the realm of payments security, focusing on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen the financial ecosystem against evolving threats. Key Discussions … Read more
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), through its SHIFT: Payments Working Group, recently hosted a boardroom lunch that brought together prominent industry leaders, innovators, and fintech experts. This gathering served as a collaborative platform to discuss the evolution of payment systems in the region and to identify pathways for driving innovation in fintech. Collaborating to Enhance … Read more
In the fast-evolving digital finance landscape, payments security has emerged as a critical concern. On July 5, 2024, the MENA FinTech Association (MFTA) held a Payments Boardroom session focusing on this vital issue. Leaders from financial institutions, FinTech companies, and the venture capital sector gathered to address the pressing topics of transaction security, anti-fraud measures, … Read more
Outcomes, Recommendations & Actions On July 5, 2024, The MENA FinTech Association convened a Payments Boardroom on the topic of Payments Security. This was part of the Association’s Payments Working Group. Senior leaders from FIs, FinTechs, and venture gathered to discuss the critical topics of transaction security, anti-fraud, and cybersecurity (attendee list at the end … Read more
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) Qatar Chapter, powered by Workinton Qatar, recently convened industry leaders and stakeholders for a boardroom session to examine the evolving trends and opportunities in Qatar’s fintech and e-commerce sectors. This collaborative discussion shed light on key challenges, untapped potential, and future directions for innovation in the region. E-Commerce & Payment … Read more
The Payments Working Group of the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), under its SHIFT initiative, recently brought together 12 prominent leaders representing VCs, CVCs, family offices, and angel investors to discuss the evolving fintech investment landscape in the MENA region. This highly insightful session explored key advice for founders, emerging trends in the sector, and the … Read more
The MENA Fintech Association’s (MFTA) Digital Assets Working Group, in collaboration with Circle, recently gathered industry experts to discuss the growing role of stablecoins and their potential impact on the digital economy. The session focused on leveraging fintech and blockchain technologies for a market comprising 65 million subscribers, offering deep insights into the future of … Read more
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) Qatar, in collaboration with Mangusteen and the MENA Fintech Festival, recently hosted the Payments Boardroom in Doha. The event focused on discussing Qatar Central Bank’s (QCB) updated regulatory guidelines and their role in fostering collaboration between fintechs and banks. Key stakeholders from the fintech ecosystem, banking sector, and regulatory bodies … Read more
The MENA Fintech Association recently hosted another thought-provoking Boardroom Lunch in Dubai, focusing on the transformative impact of Agentic AI in the finance sector. Led by the co-chairs of the Future of Finance & AI initiative, Ronit Ghose (Citi) and Abdelali Zahi, the session brought together fintech leaders, investors, and AI experts to discuss the … Read more
