EP21 Fintech in MENA: A macro perspective | with Nameer Khan, MENA Fintech Association

Fintech is an ecosystem in a state of ordered chaos. The rules change just as frequently as the consumers do, and businesses must adapt to both or be squeezed out of profits. In this competitive, fast-paced environment, each player focuses on securing their own interest. While this leads to phenomenal individual success stories, some leading figures believe it is important to keep an eye on the big picture.

Enter our guest today, Nameer Khan, Chairman and Founding Board Member of the MENA Fintech Association. Drawing on the support of an impressive panel of local and global partners, the Association has quickly proven itself as an integral force in the vitalization of the fintech world.

Tune into this episode where we discuss topics such as: 

• Digital penetration in the MENA region
• Finding and recruiting top-level talent 
• The Association’s role in the financial ecosystem

Timeline
00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - The History of the Mena Fintech Association
09:02 - Bridging the Talent Gap
15:05 - Challenging the incumbents’ mindset 
21:21 - Breaking down Gen-Z and Gen-Y consumers: The Generation of Purpose
26:52 - Conclusion



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Based in Dubai, Arjun is actively engaged with the Fintech & Start-up ecosystem across the MENA Region and beyond - as a passive investor, an advisory board member and as a commentator on the rapidly evolving scene.
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