Beyond Finance - The LIBF MENA podcast

Beyond Finance - The LIBF MENA podcast

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Beyond Finance - The LIBF MENA podcast episodes

  • Episode 13: Financial Inclusion Under a Microscope. Are We Addressing the Issue?

    Kareem Refaay, Managing Director, The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, interviewed Catherine Winter, Managing Director of Financial Capability & Community Outreach at The London Institute of Banking Finance, to break down financial inclusion. The duo meticulously examined how financial inclusion is

    among the most critical topics in every community’s economy. 

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    36 min
  • Episode 12: What’s Next? Exploring the Financial Education Opportunities in Egypt and the Wider Region

    Ian Parrett, Chief Operating Officer of The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, interviewed Dr Abdulaziz Nossier, Executive Director at Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), to explore the opportunities for financial education in Egypt and the surrounding region.

    The duo delve deep into depicting the essential skills of a modern-day banker and how financial education has changed over the years.

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    40 min
  • Episode 11: Acceleration in the Demand for Sustainable Finance

    Kareem Refaay, Managing Director of The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, interviewed Shargiil Bashir, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), regarding the acceleration of ESG-related products and services. The duo dived deep into all facets of sustainability in the industry, breaking down and comparing experiences in the finance world.

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    33 min
  • Episode 10: FinTech Trends Worldwide and the Future of Digital Banking

    Kareem Refaay, Managing Director of The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, conversed with Axel Thibon, Founder & CEO – Wizest, about the developments in digital transformation and financial inclusion. Kareem and Axel dived deep into how emerging technology has paved the way for financial inclusion through embedded finance. Axel also discussed how Wizest, an investment app, allowed consumers with no knowledge or background to invest and create their portfolio bespoke to their current financial standing and strategy.

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    42 min
  • Episode 9: The Role of Learning & Development in Banking & Finance in Bahrain

    The LIBF MENA Podcast host, Kareem Refaay, Managing Director - The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, caught up with Zeeba Askar, Head of the Centre for Banking & Finance - Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). The episode provides an overview of the learning and development in Bahrain's banking and financial industry, the roles of different demographics within an organisation and the effects of Covid-19 on the financial sector.

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    36 min
  • Episode 8: An interview with Muhannad Ebwini, the Co-Founder and CEO of HyperPay

    Muhannad Ebwini, the Co-Founder and CEO of HyperPay, a leading payment gateway in the MENA region, talks to Ouida Taaffe, the editor of “Financial World”, about his strategy for the company and how payments will change in the region as open finance comes onstream and governments back central bank digital currencies.

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    22 min
  • Episode 7: Combatting Trade Based Financial Crime

    Alex Gray, Head of Trade and Transaction Banking at The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), along with Tim Land, Executive Director of Monitoring and Enforcement at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) provide an insightful lecture style talk about trade finance and compliance related financial crime with real work experience examples. Their talk includes an overview of the complex nature of trade based financial crime, along with resources that can help fight against money laundering and financial crime.

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    32 min
  • Episode 6: Future of Consumer and Retail Banking

    Kareem Refaay, Managing Director of GCC & MENA of The London Institute of Banking & Finance interviews Amit Malhotra, General Manager Personal Banking Group, Commercial Bank of Dubai, about current developments and future of retail banking worldwide with a specific focus on North American, Middle East and Asia trends.

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    40 min
  • Episode 5: Financial literacy in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

    During this episode, Kareem Refaay, Managing Director of GCC & MENA of The London Institute of Banking & Finance interviews Maysa AlNowais, Community Engagement Director of Maan – Authority of Social Contribution about Ghaya, the financial literacy programme in Abu Dhabi, its impact on the community, future plans and the drive for financial resilience.

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    18 min
  • Episode 4: Green and Sustainable Finance in the boardroom

    In conversation with the Middle East Institute of Directors and The London Institute of Banking and Finance addressing governance-related issues.  Green and sustainable finance has increased substantially in the past few years.

    This is leading to innovation and change in market practices, regulation, reporting and risk management. The purpose of this webinar is to explore some of the key developments that will affect boardrooms in the coming years with a focus on the duties of board directors and their engagement with senior management.

    An interview with Chris McHugh and Olivier Beroud from The London Institute of Banking and Finance led by Maali Khader from the Middle East Institute of Directors.

    A timely discussion about governance and environmental risk and how this is a hot topic at the moment with boards and investors within the Middle East.


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    40 min

About Beyond Finance - The LIBF MENA podcast

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We are not currently planning any new episodes of this podcast. However, you can still listen to our archive of banking and financial insights on this 'Beyond Finance' podcast series, which features interviews with leading figures in the MENA region. This podcast takes a deep dive into banking and finance topics affecting the MENA region, including digital transformation, fintech, financial inclusion, sustainable finance, SME, banking, finance, career development and much more.