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Over the past 8 months, we have had the privilege of engaging in insightful conversations with some of the top minds from our industry, and I'm excited to share these valuable nuggets with you. So here is a roundup of the most effective insights shared by leading experts in the banking and fintech sectors.
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In this episode of #CouchonomicswithArjun, we're joined by Deepak Mehra, Chief Economist at Commercial Bank of Dubai. 🎙️
We explore the megatrends that are shaping our world—from the impact of AI and environmental changes to the challenges posed by aging populations across various countries. 🌍
Our conversation covers the complexities of wealth management, trading strategies, and the best approaches to investing in today’s unpredictable markets. 💹
We also take a closer look at the economies of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, discussing their reliance on fossil fuels and their ongoing efforts to diversify. 🇦🇪 🇸🇦
Lastly, we touch on the inspiration behind Deepak's latest book, 'Think Like a Golfer, Win Like a Golfer.' ⛳📖
Tune in to gain insights that could shape your financial future.
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In this episode, Arjun engages in a fascinating conversation with Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO and co-founder of Kaspi, the groundbreaking super app that is transforming daily life in Kazakhstan and beyond.
Mikhail shares Kaspi's journey from traditional banking and financial services to becoming a super app that offers everything from shopping and payments to government services and even marriage registrations—all within one platform.
They explore the mission behind Kaspi's innovative mobile services, the challenges faced in its early stages, and how Kaspi is adding value to consumers' lives by making everyday activities more accessible, affordable, and convenient.
With over 14 million users, Kaspi is one of the most engaging applications globally, setting a new standard for digital transformation in the financial and service industries.Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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In this episode, Arjun sits down with Roger Rouhana, CEO of Alpheya, to explore the future of wealth management in the MENA region.
Their conversation delves into global wealth and asset management trends, highlighting the growing demand for innovative digital solutions and the crucial role of robo-advisors in making wealth management more accessible.
They also discuss Alpheya's mission and foundation, the evolving landscape of wealth management in the GCC region, and the impact of trading apps on the wealth tech industry.
Don’t miss our insightful discussion on how technology is reshaping the world of wealth management. Tune in now!Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Digital Leadership: Embracing the New Tech Age
This week, we sit down with Pedro Sousa Cardoso, Chief Digital Officer at Emirates NBD, to explore the state of banking in the UAE. We have an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of CDOs, increasing collaboration between banks and fintechs, and venture building within banks, using Liv Bank as an example.
Tune in to discover how Emirates NBD is leading the charge in banking innovation.
#CouchonomicsWithArjun #DigitalTransformation #FinTech #BankingInnovation #EmiratesNBD #Banking #BaaS #BeyondBanking #CDO #Innovation
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Chit-fund with a digital twist!
Ahmed Wadi, Founder and CEO of Money Fellows is our latest guest on the show. Money Fellows is a pioneering startup from Egypt that has digitized the ancient financial concept of ROSCAs, where a group of individuals act as an informal financial institution. In our chat, Ahmed shares insights on Money Fellows' operational strategy, the challenges and opportunities of building a startup in Egypt, and the overall fintech landscape in the country.
Discover how Money Fellows is revolutionizing this millennia-old concept! 💡
#Fintech #Startup #Innovation #MoneyFellows #Egypt #ROSCAs #ChitFunds
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The art of replacing disjointed systems with digitized processes.
Join us on Couchonomics with Arjun as we sit down with Vikram Suri, Managing Director for the Middle East and Turkey region at FIS. In this episode, Vikram and Arjun explore FIS’s significant impact in the GCC region and their constant drive for innovation and reinvention.
We discuss the ever-evolving world of fintech and payments, covering topics such as Payment Trends and Financial Inclusion, Banks and Payment Infrastructure, Biometrics and Contactless Payments, and FIS’s Approach to Security.
Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of fintech and payments.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Christoph Koster, CEO of Ruya Bank, a digital-first Islamic community bank in the UAE. Ruya Bank is dedicated to bringing ethical Islamic banking practices to all communities in the UAE, supporting SMEs, startups, and low-income groups. Christoph and Arjun explore Islamic finance and banking, the potential for growth and collaboration in Islamic fintech, Ruya’s adoption of new technologies, and more.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of community banks, Islamic banking, and Ruya’s efforts to reshape banking in the UAE with its ethical approach.
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Can you rely on AI to invest in real estate globally?
Joining us this week on the #couch is Ranime El Skaff, the co-founder of PropAI—a platform that uses AI to simplify Dubai’s real estate investments. In this episode, we uncover the evolution of PropTech in the region, real estate trends, and how her company is revolutionizing real estate investment with cutting-edge technology.
Ranime and Arjun also discover the challeges in real estate invetsment, the dynamics of Dubai and Saudi Arabican RE market, future plans for Prop-AI and more.
Don't miss out on this episode—learn how Prop-AI is transforming the real estate landscape and what it means for the future of property investments. Available now on YouTube and all podcasting platforms!
#Couchonomics #PropTech #RealEstate #AI #DubaiRealEstate #Investment #TechInnovation #FutureOfRealEstate #Fintech
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What is the state of CVC, and why is now the inflection point for CVCs to grow in the MENA region?
Joining us on the #couch to explore these questions is Kushal Shah, Managing Director of e& capital, the CVC arm of the e& group.
In this episode, Kushal shares his expert insights on e& capital's investment areas, focus, post-investment involvement, and future plans. We delve into the growing CVC scene in the region, discussing the differences between Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and Venture Capital (VC), e& capital's investment strategy and governance, and the challenges and recommendations for CVCs.
Don't miss this insightful episode, available now on YouTube and all podcasting platforms. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic CVC landscape in the MENA region.
#Couchonomics #CVC #MENA #eandCapital #Investment #Innovation #NewEpisode
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This week, we shift our focus to telecommunications. What once was a booming and developing sector is now seen as more traditional, showing how fast things are changing. 🌐
Joining us on the #couch is Dina Tsybulskaya, the CEO of ESIM Plus. Dina shared her insights on the future of telecommunications, the impact of 24/7 connectivity, and how blockchain is revolutionizing decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN).
Don't miss this conversation about what lies ahead for the telecom industry and what it means for consumers! 📱
This episode is now live on YouTube and all major podcasting platforms. Tune in now! 🎙️ #Telecom #Blockchain #DePIN #FutureOfConnectivity #Couchonomics #NewEpisode
Chapters:00:00 - Episode Highlights
00:44 - Introduction
03:35 - eSIM Plus
09:36 - The Advantage of eSIM Plus
14:04 - Market Trends and Growth
17:44 - Challenges and Opportunities
20:23 - Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN)
29:27 - eSIM Plus Business Model and Customer Engagement
34:30 - Future Opportunities and Challenges
37:15 - Crypto Payments and eSIM Plus
45:19 - Super App Strategy
50:42 - Why Crypto?
52:34 - Future Opportunities and Challenges
57:59 - Future of Telecommunications (B2C Perspective)
01:03:23 - Closing Words
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Season 3 of Couchonomics with Arjun, a podcast dedicated to dissecting the seismic shifts which are rearchitecting the global financial system.
Our journey transcends the MENA region's boundaries, focusing this season on Saudi Arabia, exploring the innovation that is shaping commerce and society as we know them today
If you are in this industry or eager to get educated, tune in weekly for exciting new episodes.
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Digital Transformation of the banking value chain is a key challenge for every Banking CEO - doesn’t matter where in the world they are operating.
In our latest episode, joining Arjun on the #couch is Jouk Pleiter, CEO of Backbase—a platform that specializes in helping banks modernize their customer interactions by transforming their technology stack from front to back. Jouk shares his candid insights on how changing consumer expectations and the influence of challengers entering the banking sector from multiple sectors are raising the bar for innovation and encouraging banks to modernize at a faster rate and take substantive decisions that require wholesale changes in the way banks operate.
Join us as we explore how the banking industry is evolving. Tune in now!
#Fintech #innovation #Couchonomics #Backbase #FutureOfBanking #Payments #ai #blockchain #FinancialServices #digitaltransformation #futureoffinance
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Welcome back to Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Pakistan's financial services with Kabeer Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Microfinance Network. We explore the dynamic interplay between traditional banks, microfinance institutions, and fintechs, and discuss the digital transformation of Pakistan's financial ecosystem. Plus, we cover key topics like microfinance, regulatory advocacy, digital vs. traditional banking, and the challenges of serving MSMEs. Don't miss this insightful conversation! Available now on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Tune in!
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00:00- Episode Highlights
01:07- Introduction
02:18- Financial Services Landscape in Pakistan
04:00- Microfinance in Pakistan
12:08- Strategic Initiatives and Organizational Structure
23:05- Digital vs. Traditional Banking
33:28- Fintech Landscape in Pakistan
42:50- Banking Partnerships with Fintechs
45:51- Challenges in Serving MSMEs
50:38- Regulatory Issues
53:42- Talent Retention and Brain Drain
56:36- Closing wordsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Banking as a Service (BaaS) with Kelvin Tan, CEO of Audax.
Kelvin shares insights on Audax’s “bank in a box” solution, helping banks scale and modernize rapidly. We discuss the potential and challenges of BaaS, open banking, and the future of embedded finance. Don't miss this insightful conversation on digital banking!
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Time stamps:
00:00 - Episode highlights
00:53 - Introduction
01:35 - The story of Audax
08:06 - BaaS
12:51 - Challenges with BaaS
22:59 - Adopting BaaS
25:10 - Open Banking and BaaS
27:40 - Embedded finance
33:05 - Regulators
34:52 - Audax and banks' relationship
36:42 - Partnerships and orchestration
40:28 - Market focus
45:07 - Learnings for banks embarking on BaaS
47:29 - Closing words
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Innovation in banking is about more than just adopting new technology—it's about challenging traditional perceptions and rethinking everything from customer service to risk management to create more flexible, responsive, and personalized financial services. In this episode, I sit down with Karan Jain, founder and CEO of Naya One, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the banking world.
We dive into topics such as challenges in financial innovation, the role of Naya One, the evolution of banking innovation, FinTech and bank relationships, and the VC and CVC landscape. Tune in to learn how Naya One is transforming financial innovation and what the future holds for fintech collaborations. Watch now and stay ahead in the world of banking and fintech!
#FinTech #DigitalAssets #Innovation #VC #CVC #Regulation #NayaOne #UK #UAE #Banks #FutureofFinance
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Time stamps:
00:00 - Episode highlights
01:13 - Introduction
05:45 - Why banks underdeliver on ROI on innovation
08:01 - Digital transformation and continuous innovation
11:35 - How does Naya One approach culture problems
12:41 - Example of Naya One helping banks implement new technologies
18:36 - Helping banks develop criteria for assessing new technology
23:27 - Proof of concepts
25:44 - Impact on vendors
29:01 - Evolution of innovation in banking
33:25 - BaaS
37:04 - FinTech and banks relationship
41:41 - Are banks starting to use innovative platforms?
45:00 - Digital assets
46:07 - VCs and CVCs
48:51 - Differences between UK and US markets
52:47 - Regulatory sandboxes
55:37 - Closing wordsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Welcome to the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Ashraf Sabry, the visionary Founder and CEO of Fawry. Ashraf has transformed Fawry into a trailblazing fintech and one of the most successful startups in Africa.
We covered a range of topics, including innovation in payments,the development of startups in Egypt, Fawry’s diversification strategy, and Ashraf’s personal philosophy and expansion plans for Fawry. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from one of Africa's preeminent fintech leaders.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Episode Highlights
01:18 - Introduction
02:47 - Fawry’s Beginnings
06:57 - Managing Complexity in Business
09:53 - Secret to Acquiring New Customers
13:17 - The Importance of Trust
16:28 - Banks and Fintech
22:23 - Fintech Landscape in Egypt
28:24 - Innovation in Egypt
31:35 - What Will Trigger Greater Innovation in Egypt
35:16 - Collaboration of Banks and Fintech
37:31 - Technology in Egypt
44:37 - Regulator's Mindset
54:31 - Competition in the Market
58:50 - How Does Fawry Keep Innovating
01:01:00 - What’s Next for Fawry
01:06:00 - Closing WordsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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We are talking about Digital Assets, DeFI and Crypto on Couchonomics with Arjun this week. Joining us on the couch is Nick Philpott, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets by Standard Chartered & OSL. We had a very interesting conversation around #bitcoinhalving, #stablecoins, virtual-assets regulations, and tokenization of real-world assets, among other topics. Nick gave us insights into Zodia Markets' role as an OTC crypto brokerage serving institutional clients and their partnership with Standard Chartered.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Episode Highlights
01:06 - Introduction
02:04 - Bitcoin Halving
06:23 - Influence of ETFs on market volume and trading patterns
08:08 - Introduction to Zodia Markets
16:50 - Partnership with Standard Chartered
23:27 - Regulatory Interpretation and Responsibility
26:51 - Seeking Regulation
29:47 - Industry Approaches to Regulation
32:36 - Potential Impact of CBDCs on cryptocurrency
35:29 - Stablecoins Use Cases
43:28 - Widespread Adoption of Stablecoins
49:31 - Tokenization of Real-World Assets
57:31 - What's Next for Zodia Markets
01:00:08 - Closing WordsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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In this episode of Couchonomics, we tackle the burning question: "Bitcoin in 2024: Boom or Bust?" Join us as we engage in a fascinating conversation with Stefan Kimmel, the CEO of M2, a crypto exchange, and investment platform regulated by the FSRA in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
We dive deep into the world of cryptocurrency, exploring the intricate dynamics of Bitcoin, DeFi, and digital assets. Throughout our chat, we touch upon various topics, including market dynamics, product innovation, and future trends in the crypto space.
Don't miss out on this insightful discussion!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Episode Highlights
00:46 - Introduction
02:08 - Definition of digital assets
03:17 - Definition of DeFi
04:55 - Definition of Crypto
04:58 - Impact of regulation on decentralization
08:04 - Introduction to M2
09:43 - Genesis of the business in Abu Dhabi
11:13 - Current landscape of digital asset companies in the Middle East
14:29 - Analog world's adoption of blockchain and DA
17:25 - What can accelerate the adoption of blockchain and DA
19:42 - Based in Abu Dhabi, having global reach
21:15 - How does M2 position itself differently
24:15 - Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto
25:15 - Crypto market growth and adoption
29:37 - Building innovative products
34:32 - Payments and Adoption
37:37 - Customer Acquisition
40:36 - What does the ecosystem need to do differently?
41:17 - Legitimizing digital currency to invest in commodities
42:43 - Regulation and Technology Trends
47:08 - Global Talent Sourcing
47:49 - Regulation Prediction
49:40 - Keeping capital patient
52:13 - What will be the role of AI?
56:04 - B2B Partnerships and Market Expansion
58:00 - Advice for Crypto Trading Beginners
01:02:01 - Closing WordsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun!
Join Arjun as he explores Africa's dynamic startup scene and fintech landscape with Elias Yazbeck, Managing Director at Helios Investment Partners.
Discover key insights into Africa's market dynamics, challenges, and future trends in fintech. Elias also shares Helios Investment Partners' strategies and potential seismic shifts in private equity.
Topics covered include real-time payments, digital banking for SMEs, regulatory roles, entrepreneurship challenges, and Helios Investment's unique philosophy.
Tune in now for valuable insights! Watch the full episode on YouTube and major podcasting platforms.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Episode Highlight
01:12 - Introduction
02:10 - Overview of Helios Investment Partners
06:10 - Africa's Diverse Startup Scene
09:02 - Investing in Major African Markets and Market Dynamics
11:48 - Key Sectors of Interest
18:18 - Africa-Specific Trends
21:00 - The Role of Central Banks
24:46 - Prevailing Trends in Private Equity
31:41 - Shifts in the Private Equity Scene
34:58 - The Next Phase of Africa's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
37:44 - Operational Challenges in Africa
42:08 - Investment Focus and Social Impact
46:51 - The Next Steps for Helios
49:51 - Closing WordsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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