MENA: A Fintech (R)evolution 2022 | Fitch Solutions | 23 November 2022 | Webinar

Momentum within the global fintech industry has picked up markedly in recent years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Prompted by concerns of contagion, restrictions on movement and handling of cash, a shift in consumption behaviour and - for many consumers - a permanent relocation to online channels, fintech demand is increasing. But how is technology being adopted within financial services in MENA?

This webinar provides a high-level view of the regulatory environments and competitive landscapes of some of the region’s most prominent fintech ecosystems: Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Fitch Solutions leverages forecasts to analyse and identify market opportunities and where the evolution of fintech is heading in the region.

Our data-driven approach is outlined in our proprietary Fintech Index that quantifies and ranks a market’s attractiveness within the context of the fintech industry, assessing areas such as regulatory environment, fintech demand, innovation and smartphone penetration, among others.

Topics covered will include:
• How and where in MENA is technology being adopted within Financial Services?
• Opportunities and risks for investors
• The development, drivers and roles of regulators in each market
• Existing market players and their involvement in the local fintech ecosystem
• To what extent are economic development and digital transformation initiatives stimulating local stakeholder support and investment in fintech?
• Which fintech verticals are seeing the most attention from investors and why?

2022 Speaker

Madeleine Sampson
TMT Analyst