The Middle East & Africa FinTech Forum is held annually in Manama, Bahrain under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain and hosted by Bank ABC and AFS

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2020 proved to be a pivotal year in financial services as stakeholders raced to meet the needs of the new low touch environment. Here is a highlight video from the 4th #MEAFINTECH Forum, which was held online on 24 -25 Nov 2020: youtu.be/7aRs7p_yBVo
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We would like to thank all the speakers, panelists, guests and @BankABC_News's team who helped make the 4th #MEAFINTECH Forum a tremendous success. Keep watching this space as we share more insights and highlights from the event over the next few days. #BankingBeyondDigital
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And it’s a wrap! We bring to a close 2 days of fascinating discussions and debate on the future of financial services from the #MEAFINTECH Forum. As our Deputy Group CEO @salwaary emphasized the bank of the future must adapt to a new way of living. #BankingBeyondDigital
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Challenger Banks CEOs Mohamed Al Maraj, CEO of @ilaBankBHR, @at_thomson, Founder of Atom Bank, metro and 6400 and @DENIZGUVEN, CEO of Mox, shed light on what it means to be truly customer centric and share their vision for the future of digital banking. #BankingBeyondDigital
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Transaction banking has seen huge disruption in the last few years due to digitization, automation, and FinTech. Experts Hari Moorthy and @julesromanelli take to our virtual stage to put the spotlight on #transactionbanking in Day 2. Keep watching this space for more updates.
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We are delighted to have @BBCHARDtalk’s @stephensackur as our host kicking off with predictions for a post-pandemic world - next up is @BloombergTV's @ZiadMDaoud talking about opportunities & threats of technological advancements. Stay tuned for more!
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It's Day 2 of #MEAFINTECH Forum! Here are some insights from yesterday's live polls: 82.9% of our audience agreed that cash is a relic of the past; 96% said their organizations increased their investments in digital while 92.7 % confirmed increased investments in cyber-security.
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We are done with Day 1 of the #MEAFINTECH Forum and will be back tomorrow for another round of stimulating and insightful sessions. Have a look at what's coming up on Day 2. #Fintech #BankingBeyondDigital
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From regulations to AI, Day 1 of the #MEAFINTECH Forum saw thought leaders from diverse backgrounds @inma_martinez, @jfakhro_58700, @EdwinVdOuderaa & @gilliantett share insights on the #futureofbanking. Stay tuned for more insightful sessions on Day 2. #BankingBeyondDigital
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The Regulators Roundtable featured on Day 1 of the #MEAFINTECH Forum saw @CBB_News's Governor HE Rasheed Al Maraj, @SAMA_GOV's Governor, HE Dr. Ahmed Alkholifey and Secretary General of @FinStbBoard Dietrich Domanski share their views on regulation in the digital age.
Delivering a thought-provoking keynote address, @BankABC_News DGCEO @salwaary shared his vision for #BankingBeyondDigital, touching on each of the key themes that will be covered over the next 2 days including no-touch economy, AI and 'Invisible Banking'.
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#MEAFintech Forum 2020 starts off with a welcome address by @BankABC_News Group CEO Dr. Khaled Kawan highlighting the trajectory of the event & the significant strides made in the region’s financial services industry. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.
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Welcome to Day 1 of the #MEAFintech Forum 2020! Dr. @gilliantett kicks off the event with expert speakers and an audience of over 2000 delegates. Get ready for a packed program of insightful discussions uncovering #BankingBeyondDigital. Agenda: buff.ly/3fqYxPL
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We're almost there! The 4th #MEAFintech Forum starts tomorrow - gear up for 2 days of continuous insights from world-leading experts on the future of banking. Online from 11 am – 2 pm on Nov 24th & 25th 2020 #BankingBeyondDigital.
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Harnessing the power of AI will be a key focus in this year’s #MEAFINTECH Forum . commencing tomorrow, Nov 24th - 25th, 2020. From boosting operational efficiency to augmenting customer experience, AI will be a key force behind the financial industry’s transformation.
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In the much-anticipated Banks CEOs panel, Dr. Khaled Kawan, Atiq Rehman and Martin Tricaud will converge to discuss the future of banking post the pandemic. Tune in to the 4th #MEAFINTECH Forum, hosted by @BankABC_news, as we explore #BankingBeyondDigital. 24 & 25 November 2020
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buff.ly/2UQbkBS One of the key highlights of this year’s 4th #MEAFINTECH Forum is the regulators panel. Heads of CBB, SAMA and FSB will come together to discuss regulation in the digital age and their predictions for the future of regulation and banking.
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The low touch economy is here sooner than anyone had envisaged. In a riveting fireside chat, at the 4th #MEAFINTECH Forum, Mahesh Bhalerao from @Google will share his views on the future of digital payments as we shift towards a digital-first world. Dates: 24 – 25 November 2020
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We can’t wait to hear how challenger banks are challenging the status quo. At the upcoming 4th #MEAFINTECH Forum, Challenger Banks CEOs: Mohamed Al Maraj, @at_thomson, @Rob86400 and Deniz Güven will share their views on the future of digital banking. Dates: 24 – 25 November 2020
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The 4th #MEAFINTECH Forum is happening next week between Nov 24 - 25. Get ready for two days of insightful discussions from#fintech champions, banking experts and leading commentators on the future of banking. Check highlights from last year's 3rd edition. #BankingBeyondDigital
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