{"id":12852,"date":"2025-08-15T09:18:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fintechnews.ae\/?p=27295"},"modified":"2025-08-15T09:18:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T09:18:57","slug":"money20-20-middle-east-2025-set-for-15-to-17-sept-in-riyadh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mena-fintech.org\/demo\/money20-20-middle-east-2025-set-for-15-to-17-sept-in-riyadh\/","title":{"rendered":"Money20\/20 Middle East 2025 Set for 15 to 17 Sept in Riyadh"},"content":{"rendered":"

Money20\/20 Middle East, a platform for the fintech and financial community, hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority and Insurance Authority, and co-organised by Fintech Saudi<\/a> and Tahaluf, has announced its speaker lineup.<\/p>\n

The event will bring together international figures involved in finance, policy and technology.<\/p>\n

Taking place from 15 to 17 September 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, Money20\/20 Middle East will feature over 350 speakers, more than 45,000 attendees, 450 exhibiting brands and 600 investors from over 40 countries.<\/p>\n

The agenda, themed Where Money Does Business, will address topics including artificial intelligence in finance, regulatory developments, inclusive innovation and strategic capital.<\/p>\n

Confirmed speakers include Hon. Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, responsible for regulating derivatives markets and ensuring transparency and financial stability; Mario Nobile, Director General of the Agency for Digital Italy, who leads digital transformation and innovation in public services, digital identity, cybersecurity and data governance; and Colin Payne, Head of Innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK, overseeing markets and enabling responsible financial innovation.<\/p>\n

Other speakers include Dr Mohammed Rahim, Group Chief Data Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, focusing on data governance and artificial intelligence strategy; Lori Schwartz, Global Head of Treasury Services at JP Morgan Payments, providing integrated treasury, payments and liquidity solutions; and Tom Zschach, Chief Innovation Officer at Swift, leading innovations in real-time payments, digital currencies and interoperability.<\/p>\n

Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President of Tahaluf, said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cHosting Money20\/20 Middle East in Saudi Arabia is a powerful reflection of the Kingdom\u2019s role in shaping global fintech. We\u2019re proud to create a platform that brings together local pioneers and international leaders to reimagine the financial future, right here in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The event will also feature Venturescape, a pre-event platform for early deal-making between venture capitalists, family offices and fintech founders.<\/p>\n

The MoneySurge20\/20 Pitch Competition will offer US$400,000 in equity-free funding for selected startups. AI-driven matchmaking will connect investors, startups and exhibitors, and content zones will cover sustainability, cybersecurity, regtech and embedded finance.<\/p>\n

A MoneyPot podcast booth will record interviews and insights from industry participants throughout the event.<\/p>\n

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Featured image credit: Tahaluf<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Money20\/20 Middle East, a platform for the fintech and financial community, hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority and Insurance Authority, and co-organised by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, has announced its speaker lineup. The event will bring together international figures involved in finance, policy and technology. Taking place […]<\/p>\n

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