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Banking at the Nexus of Tradition and Innovation: Insights from Mashreq's EVP
The digital banking sector is at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, attempting to reconcile the reliability of conventional banking models with the efficiency and personalization offered by technology. As disruptive forces like fintech startups and shifting consumer behaviors reshape the landscape, legacy banks find themselves in a precarious position: adapt or become obsolete.
Unlocking Profitability: The Survival Blueprint for Digital Banks
The world of finance has been rapidly changing over the last decade, thanks to the emergence of fintech startups, digital banks, and neobanks. These new players in the industry are challenging the traditional financial institutions, which have been around for centuries, to evolve and keep up with the changing times. In a recent episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, Oliver Hughes, former CEO of Tinkoff, discussed the future of digital banking and how it is changing the financial industry. Hughes shared his thoughts on the challenges that traditional banks face in building ecosystems, the importance of unit economics in digital banking, and the future of traditional branch-based banking.
Hisham Al-Falih's Game Plan for MENA's Open Banking Future
Discover the rapidly evolving landscape of open banking and open finance in the Middle East with insights from Hisham Al-Falih, CEO and Co-Founder of Lean Technologies. Learn about the importance of regulatory frameworks, collaboration, data privacy and security. Hisham offers his view on the potential for open data to transform the financial landscape in the MENA region.
Neobanks vs Digital Banks: Shaking Up the Finance World
Explore how digital banks and neobanks are changing finance in the age of fintechs. Featuring insights from Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank, we discuss the benefits these new players offer for consumers and the impact they are having on the financial services industry. If you want to stay up to date with the latest trends in fintech and finance, be sure to check out the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun.