In this episode of Cheque Point by Finance Middle East, host Nivetha Dayanand talks to Mohamed Abdelbaki, Regional Marketing Manager at Tickmill.

They discuss how emerging technologies like AI and blockchain are impacting forex trading, how traders can navigate global market volatility and Tickmill’s approach to educating clients and standing out in a competitive market.

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of the CFO has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the days when CFOs were responsible for managing financial statements and balancing the books. Today’s CFOs are expected to be strategic leaders, leveraging data, technology, and innovation to drive business growth. But what about the next generation of CFOs? What new skills will they need to develop, and what challenges will they face in a world dominated by digital transformation and economic uncertainty?

In this episode, speak with Taimur Ali Mir, PwC Partner and PwC's Academy ME Professional Qualifications Head, about the evolving responsibilities of the modern CFO and the critical skills required to thrive in this pivotal role.

Welcome to the latest episode of Cheque Point by Finance Middle East!

In this episode, Beatriz Valero talks with Rudy Kawmi, MD, Universal Banking MEA, Finastra, about core banking transformation.

The podcast delves into how banks can leverage open finance principles and innovative technologies to support environmental and social initiatives while delivering value to shareholders and customers.

In this episode, Nivetha Dayanand, Editor of Finance Middle East, talks with Peter Abou Hachem, Head of Growth and Strategy at Hub71, about the growth of Abu Dhabi’s digital asset landscape and how innovative regulations foster a supportive environment for startups.

The podcast explores key trends shaping the Web3 and digital assets space locally and globally.

Welcome to the latest episode of Cheque Point by Finance Middle East!

In this episode, Nivetha Dayanand, Editor of Finance Middle East, talks with Arushi Goel, Policy Lead - MEA at Chainalysis, about the Central Bank of the UAE’s latest set of regulations related to Payment Token Services.

The podcast discusses how regulators in the country have been making commendable progress in defining and rolling out clear stablecoin regulatory schemes.

The latest episode of Cheque Point by Finance Middle East is out! In this episode, Nivetha Dayanand, Editor of Finance Middle East, talks with Christoph Koster, CEO of ruya, about the launch of UAE’s first digital-first Islamic bank. The Islamic finance industry continues to grow worldwide, surpassing Dh16.5 trillion in 2022 and is forecast to grow to Dh24.5 trillion by 2027.

The UAE is the world’s fourth-largest Islamic finance market, with Islamic banking assets representing 23% of the country’s total banking assets. In this competitive market, a new bank aims to distinguish itself as the nation’s first digital-first Islamic bank, offering ethical banking solutions to meet the growing demand for Sharia-compliant financial services. Headquartered in Ajman and licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE as a Specialised Bank in 2024, ruya combines innovative technology with the principles of Islamic Banking.

In this episode, Nivetha Dayanand, Editor of Finance Middle East, speaks with Zoltan Rendes, CMO of Sunmoney Solar Group and Climate Pact Ambassador, about the impact of global policies on renewable investments.

The podcast offers insights into how global environmental policies, particularly green and eco-friendly financing rules, are influencing existing investment trends.

In this episode, Mohamed Damak, Managing Director and Global Head of Islamic Finance at S&P Global Ratings, talks about the growth of Islamic finance in the region.

The podcast offers insights into the global rise of Islamic finance, the principles of ethical investing and risk-sharing and the role of Shariah compliance.

Over the past year, the global payments landscape has shifted at a pace few anticipated. In a wide-ranging conversation with Cheque Point, Charles Lobo, Senior Vice President and Regional Risk Officer for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) at Visa, outlined the rising complexity of the payments ecosystem — from real-time transfers to AI-powered scams.

In this episode, Nivetha Dayanand, Editor of Finance Middle East, speaks with Bas Kooijman, Financial Asset Manager and CEO of DHF Capital S.A., about AI in investing.

The podcast offers insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating AI into the investment process, as well as the potential for AI to revolutionise decision-making in asset management.