By Dawn Metcalfe, Managing Director at PDSi It is not impossible to have good difficult conversations – but it is hard Difficult conversations are, well, difficult. Asking for a raise, persuading somebody that your idea is right and/or theirs is wrong, giving bad news to a supplier or direct report – nobody in their right…
Naseba’s investor analysts are constantly interacting with Middle Eastern investors to gain insights and introduce them to companies that fit their investment mandates. The CFO of National Technology Enterprises Company shares some insights about investment strategy, preferred sectors and key challenges. Munawar Mohammed is one of the key speakers at the Middle East investors meeting…
The fintech revolution is taking hold in the Middle East, and bringing with it a slew of attention-grabbing developments affecting the entire finance industry. Fintech trends have spread from the offices of startups to the hallways of the more established, sedate banking institutions. This is unsurprising, given that what the banking sector needs now more…
The world’s largest globally networked remittance and foreign exchange brand, UAE Exchange, has always been at the forefront of innovative and diversified products. As part of their growth strategy in 2012, UAE Exchange were seeking a logical solution to inventory and operational troubles faced by the industry, as they wanted to bring maximum convenience to…
Collinson Group, as gold sponsor at the Fintech Summit MENA, would like to invite you to take part in their prize draw to win one of 3 annual memberships to Priority Pass, the world’s largest independent VIP airport lounge access programme. Win annual membership to Priority Pass Simply visit their meeting space at the summit and…
Mood swings have become the norm when it comes to the potential of the African continent. Pre 1990’s was described as the dark days of Africa. Post-1990 into the early decades of this 21st century saw an uproar and cheers all over the world for the continent as the next big thing to happen. After…
The meteoric rise of fintech has left many traditional financial institutions lagging behind in terms of technology – and many banks have chosen to see this as a threat. In a 2015 survey by PwC, 83 percent of financial services professionals indicated that they were concerned about losing business to new fintech startups. The fintech…
The post-Brexit fallout has included reports that several investors are planning to withdraw from the UK – but for many Chinese investors, Brexit represents a rare opportunity to enter or expand their presence in the UK property market. Chinese investors remain interested in UK property despite the recent political and economic turmoil caused by the…
Fintech has become a familiar entry in the banking lexicon. Gone are the days when “finance technology” was a brand new concept, spoken of only in the pages of niche publications. Fintech is now a full-fledged phenomenon, a darling of both the tech world and the finance industry alike. In 2015, fintech received 14.5 billion…
Olof Zetterberg has served as the CEO of Stockholm Business Region for nearly a decade. During that time, he has been instrumental in developing the city’s business-friendly regulatory environment and its image as an attractive investment destination. He began his career as a Revenue Manager at the Department of Social Services in 1981, and has…