Welcome back to Couchonomics! In line with the theme of rearchitecting the global financial system, this week we explored the banking sector in the UAE and the wider GCC: regulatory focus, financial crime regulation, innovation, and in general, what the banking sector could do differently.Helping us explore these topics, we had the privilege of hosting Raheel Ahmed, CEO of RAKBANK, on our show. During our conversation, Raheel shared his insights on the dynamic relationship between fintech and banks, his views on central banks, and Arjun even managed to slip in a CBDC question. 💸📈Our website 👉 <a href='https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0'>https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0</a> Find us on our social media platforms: <ul> <li>Arjun's LinkedIn <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/</a> </li> <li>CCN LinkedIn <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/'>https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/</a> </li> <li>Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/'>https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/</a> </li> <li>Twitter <a href='https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20'>https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20</a> </li> <li>TikTok <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics'>https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics</a> </li> </ul> Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: <a href='https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E'>https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E</a>

Welcome back to Couchonomics! In line with the theme of rearchitecting the global financial system, this week we explored the banking sector in the UAE and the wider GCC: regulatory focus, financial crime regulation, innovation, and in general, what the banking sector could do differently. Helping us explore these topics, we had the privilege of hosting Raheel Ahmed, CEO of RAKBANK, on our show. During our conversation, Raheel shared his insights on the dynamic relationship between fintech and banks, his views on central banks, and Arjun even managed to slip in a CBDC question. 💸📈 Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0 Find us on our social media platforms: Arjun's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/ CCN LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E

Welcome back to Couchonomics! In line with the theme of rearchitecting the global financial system, this week we explored the banking sector in the UAE and the wider GCC: regulatory focus, financial crime regulation, innovation, and in general, what the banking sector could do differently.Helping us explore these topics, we had the privilege of hosting Raheel Ahmed, CEO of RAKBANK, on our show. During our conversation, Raheel shared his insights on the dynamic relationship between fintech and banks, his views on central banks, and Arjun even managed to slip in a CBDC question. 💸📈Our website 👉 <a href="https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0</a> Find us on our social media platforms: <ul> <li>Arjun's LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvirsingh/</a> </li> <li>CCN LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/couchonomics-with-arjun-singh/</a> </li> <li>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/couchonomics/</a> </li> <li>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/Arjun_Vir_Singh?s=20</a> </li> <li>TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@couchonomics</a> </li> </ul> Subscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter, Couchonomics Crunch: <a href="https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/3WI4A6E</a>

Ep 71: The dynamic relationship between fintech and banks with Raheel Ahmed

Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.&nbsp; Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines. Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy. Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438">youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438</a> Learn more: <a href="http://www.couchonomics.com/">www.couchonomics.com</a> Season 4 supported by: Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e&amp; | Digit 9 About the host:&nbsp;Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally. &nbsp;Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene. In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.&nbsp; Learn more at www.couchonomics.com.&nbsp;

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Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.  Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines. Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy. Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438 Learn more: www.couchonomics.com Season 4 supported by: Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e& | Digit 9 About the host:  Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally.  Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene. In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.  Learn more at www.couchonomics.com. 

Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weekly As tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe. Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.&nbsp; Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy experiments in Africa, today’s financial shifts cross borders, industries, and disciplines. Whether you’re in the industry or just fintech-curious, tune in weekly as we decode the big moves, bold ideas, and brilliant minds shaping tomorrow’s economy. Episodes drop weekly. Arabic subtitles available on YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438" rel="noopener noreferrer">youtube.com/@couchonomicswitharjunsingh438</a> Learn more: <a href="http://www.couchonomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.couchonomics.com</a> Season 4 supported by: Adyen | Mastercard | SC Ventures | Thunes | Hala | e&amp; | Digit 9 About the host:&nbsp;Arjun's expertise covers a broad range of areas including Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, Embedded Finance, Application of Emerging Technologies, and the Emergence of New Business Models within the Financial Services Sector in the MEA region and globally. &nbsp;Arjun is deeply engaged in the Tech Start-Up ecosystem. He serves as a passive investor, advisory board member, and a notable commentator on the rapidly evolving scene. In recognition of his impactful contributions, Arjun was honored as a Top Voice of the region by LinkedIn in 2020.&nbsp; Learn more at www.couchonomics.com.&nbsp;

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