Podcaster: Fatema Al Bastaki, Board Secretary of Bahrain Economists Society.

Guest Speaker: Dr Helmi Hamdi

Questions:

• When was the starting point or the emergence of Fintech?
• What are the drivers of fintech, and what encouraged its quick implementation?
• Is Fintech seen as a disruption to the Banking sector or does it complement it and help it grow?
• Has Fintech enhanced financial inclusion within developing countries in specific?
• Where do we stand in terms of regulation of Fintech in Bahrain, are we adopting an active, passive or restrictive approach?

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