The Fintech Times

Welcome to Edition 58 of The Fintech Times! 📰 Challenger banks have come a long way since their early days of disrupting the financial sector. From tackling new regulatory requirements to expanding their service offerings, we delve into the strategies helping challenger banks succeed. We also explore the rise of open finance, which, while promising, has seen slower adoption than expected. Aimed at fostering a more connected financial ecosystem by sharing a broader scope of financial data, open finance faces significant hurdles, such as privacy concerns and the need for robust regulatory frameworks. In this issue: ✅ Ahmed Wadi, CEO of Money Fellows discusses charting a course for international expansion and innovation ✅ Mounir Nakhla, founder and CEO of MNT-Halan, explains its quest to empower the unbanked across the Middle East ✅ Charles O'Neil, co-founder of Sunshine + Kittens, reveals all about the latest kids’ finance app with a different take on financial education ✅AcuityTec discusses bolstering payment security with adaptive fraud defence and perpetual KYC ✅Event technology specialist Cvent offers insight and advice for making your events more accessible and inclusive for all ✅We delve into how myTU is using fintech to address the banking needs of migrants with Raman Korneu, CFA, co-founder and CEO of the neobank ✅ Sarah Koch, director of marketing and communications at Aevi, explores the hidden roadblock to EV adoption ✅ Loredana Matei (Matthews) Matei, founder at Jensen Matthews PR, delves into the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA]’s recent release of its 2024 Marketing Guidelines for Digital Assets ✅With open finance struggling to gain traction, experts discuss the biggest challenges holding it back, from data privacy concerns to regulatory gaps ✅ Nina Salèh, commercial strategy and planning at climate engagement fintech ecolytiq, on tracking the Middle East Banks’ climate commitments and progress ✅Elena Churilova, CEO and co-founder of Cino outlines its approach to group payments and aiming to simplify expense sharing for Gen Z ✅We review the new book '10 Tips to Help Compliance Officers SOAR!' by Simone Martin, FICA, TEP, FCG Happy reading! https://lnkd.in/e8Fb928V

Fintech Connect 2024: Day One Highlights As FinTech Connect Europe returns for its eleventh year, we outline some of our highlights from day one on stage. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dJxp2ncr

The Fintech Times Edition 58 - Why Open Finance is Still Waiting to Take Off While open finance holds promise for more personalised products and improved financial inclusion, its adoption has been slower than expected. To explore the challenges preventing the widespread adoption of open finance, we reached out to industry leaders for their insights: 💡 Christopher Fox, PhD, founder of Ideas-Led Growth 💡 Mark Geneste, chief revenue officer at Mambu 💡 Ezechi Britton MBE, CEO of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT) 💡 Christo Christodoulou, head of strategic partnerships, EMEA at Airwallex 💡 Samantha Fogerty, COO of Payl8r 💡 Oscar Berglund, chief business development officer at Trustly Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZuih83T

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The Fintech Times Edition 58 - Spotlight on VARA's Marketing Regulations ⚖️ Loredana Matei (Matthews), founder at Jensen Matthews PR breaks down seven of the most critical components of the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority's (VARA) Marketing Guidelines for Digital Assets. ⚖️ "A well-regulated market is not just good for investors, it's good for everyone. It attracts better firms, boosts investor confidence, and fosters a healthier, more sustainable industry." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFYrfsxg

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Fintech 2024 Takeaways & 2025 Predictions: View From the Top At The Fintech Times, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the past year’s progress while setting our sights on 2025 opportunities. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eajQb8JD

The Fintech Times Edition 58 - Electric Vehicles and Payment Anxiety 🚗🌳 The electric vehicle (EV) market is expected to gain a steady 6.63 per cent growth year-on-year across the world. In fact, the EV market is set to reach a $1,084billion revenue in the US alone. However, one critical issue has become increasingly noticeable: 'payment anxiety'. Sarah Koch, director of marketing and communications, Aevi explores the need for a streamlined and more efficient payment system in the EV market. 🚗🌳💰 "EV drivers worldwide frequently face unclear pricing and inconsistent payment options at charging stations." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUnCjNUe

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