In this episode of Beyond Finance, Dareen Tawil, Advisory Board Member at Times Higher Education, joins host Kari Felton, Programme and Recruitment Manager MENA at LIBF, to discuss the transformative power of partnerships in higher education across the MENA region. From fostering collaboration to building a career through continuous education, Dareen shares actionable insights and emphasises why staying ahead in an evolving educational landscape is more important than ever.
Join host Sapna Sulaya, Faculty Member at LIBF, as she explores the rise of neobanks in MENA with Fernando Plaza, Group Chief Digital Officer at ADIB. Discover what’s driving this digital banking revolution, how ADIB is transforming to meet customer demands, and the skills teams need to thrive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Gain insights into the challenges, opportunities, and collaborations shaping the future of banking in MENA.
In this episode of the finance 101 series, host Meera Almehrzi, Training Coordinator at LIBF and Dr Perihan Abdelghaly, ESG Expert and Faculty Member at LIBF, discuss all things sustainable finance. The pair explore fundamentals, impact, career and upskilling opportunities in the field, as well as, personal anecdotes.
This episode focuses on a 101 understanding of fintech, delving into financial technology, the impact of AI on the banking industry, crypto, digital wallets, and more. Gain valuable insights on excelling in a digital banking career with firsthand expertise from LIBF alumnus Mohamed Ghanem, Digital Wealth Lead at HSBC Middle East. Tune in to the episode, hosted by Meera Almehrzi, Training Coordinator at LIBF.
In this episode, Swaleh Awadh, Commercial Director MENA, LIBF, interviews Ahmad Elayyan, SVP – Head of Operations at Ajman Bank, and an LIBF alumnus. Ahmad shares insights on banking operations, tech integration, digital transformation, and the growth of Islamic banking. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the future of finance and valuable career advice.
In this special episode of Beyond Finance, host Emmanuel Rondeau, Faculty Member, LIBF MENA, was joined by Luma Saqqaf, Director, MEA and India, Principles for Responsible Investment, to breakdown the sustainable finance landscape in the MENA region.
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In this special episode of Beyond Finance, host Meera Almehrzi, Project Coordinator, LIBF MENA, was joined by Shada Elborno, Managing Director, Regional Head, Global Subsidiaries – MENAP, Standard Chartered, to discuss the inclusive working environments in the UAE.
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Vera Koubek, Visiting Faculty at The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, and Elena Primikiri, Associate Partner at Uniqus Consultech, delve into the importance of incorporating sustainability practices within banking organisations to net-zero, regional happenings, including COP28, and how individuals can start a career in sustainable finance.
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Emmanuel Rondeau, Visiting Faculty at The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, and Gihan Hyde, CEO and Founder of CommUnique, discussed the significance of effecting change through ESG and the complex navigation of the process.
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In this episode, Dr Martina Garcia, Director of the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI), interviewed sustainable finance experts, Perihan M. Abdelghaly and Vera Spender Koubek.
Perihan is an expert in sustainable finance and ESG reporting and serves as a lecturer and programme leader at LIBF. Vera is a sustainable consultant and advisor, with expertise in asset and wealth management, as well as commercial banking.
During the interview, they discussed their recently authored whitepaper 'How to create a sustainable bank in the Middle East.' The trio explored the existing sustainability challenges in the MENA region and deep dived into the ESG compliance measures that banks and financial institutions must adopt to enhance their sustainability practices.
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Kareem Refaay, Managing Director, The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, interviewed Catherine Winter, Managing Director of Financial Capability & Community Outreach at The London Institute of Banking Finance, to break down financial inclusion. The duo meticulously examined how financial inclusion is among the most critical topics in every community’s economy.
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Ian Parrett, Chief Operating Officer of The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, interviewed Dr Abdulaziz Nossier, Executive Director at Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), to explore the opportunities for financial education in Egypt and the surrounding region.
The duo delve deep into depicting the essential skills of a modern-day banker and how financial education has changed over the years.
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Kareem Refaay, Managing Director of The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, interviewed Shargiil Bashir, Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), regarding the acceleration of ESG-related products and services. The duo dived deep into all facets of sustainability in the industry, breaking down and comparing experiences in the finance world.
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Kareem Refaay, Managing Director of The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, conversed with Axel Thibon, Founder & CEO – Wizest, about the developments in digital transformation and financial inclusion. Kareem and Axel dived deep into how emerging technology has paved the way for financial inclusion through embedded finance. Axel also discussed how Wizest, an investment app, allowed consumers with no knowledge or background to invest and create their portfolio bespoke to their current financial standing and strategy.
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The LIBF MENA Podcast host, Kareem Refaay, Managing Director - The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA, caught up with Zeeba Askar, Head of the Centre for Banking & Finance - Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF). The episode provides an overview of the learning and development in Bahrain's banking and financial industry, the roles of different demographics within an organisation and the effects of Covid-19 on the financial sector.
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Muhannad Ebwini, the Co-Founder and CEO of HyperPay, a leading payment gateway in the MENA region, talks to Ouida Taaffe, the editor of “Financial World”, about his strategy for the company and how payments will change in the region as open finance comes onstream and governments back central bank digital currencies.
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Alex Gray, Head of Trade and Transaction Banking at The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF), along with Tim Land, Executive Director of Monitoring and Enforcement at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) provide an insightful lecture style talk about trade finance and compliance related financial crime with real work experience examples. Their talk includes an overview of the complex nature of trade based financial crime, along with resources that can help fight against money laundering and financial crime.
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Kareem Refaay, Managing Director of GCC & MENA of The London Institute of Banking & Finance interviews Amit Malhotra, General Manager Personal Banking Group, Commercial Bank of Dubai, about current developments and future of retail banking worldwide with a specific focus on North American, Middle East and Asia trends.
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During this episode, Kareem Refaay, Managing Director of GCC & MENA of The London Institute of Banking & Finance interviews Maysa AlNowais, Community Engagement Director of Maan – Authority of Social Contribution about Ghaya, the financial literacy programme in Abu Dhabi, its impact on the community, future plans and the drive for financial resilience.
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In conversation with the Middle East Institute of Directors and The London Institute of Banking and Finance addressing governance-related issues. Green and sustainable finance has increased substantially in the past few years.
This is leading to innovation and change in market practices, regulation, reporting and risk management. The purpose of this webinar is to explore some of the key developments that will affect boardrooms in the coming years with a focus on the duties of board directors and their engagement with senior management.
An interview with Chris McHugh and Olivier Beroud from The London Institute of Banking and Finance led by Maali Khader from the Middle East Institute of Directors.
A timely discussion about governance and environmental risk and how this is a hot topic at the moment with boards and investors within the Middle East.
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