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Couchonomics with Arjun

Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weeklyAs tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe.Why? Because the future of finance is no longer regional - it’s interconnected.Whether it’s AI in Asia, tokenization in Europe, or fintech policy

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51:49

Ep 95. Transforming Access And Trading Bonds To A...

Couchonomics with Arjun ·

2024/09/24

In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we're joined by Rahul Banerjee, Founder & CEO of Bondblox, to explore the future of bond trading. Rahul shares how Bondblox is transforming access to bonds, opening up opportunities for retail investors in a market traditionally controlled by institutions.Arjun and Rahul discuss the rapid growth of the bond market, particularly in Asia, and how technology is playing a key role in bridging the gap between institutional and individual investors. I...

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Ep 95. Special Recap Episode

Couchonomics with Arjun ·

2024/09/05

Over the past 8 months, we have had the privilege of engaging in insightful conversations with some of the top minds from our industry, and I'm excited to share these valuable nuggets with you. So here is a roundup of the most effective insights shared by leading experts in the banking and fintech sectors.#Banking #Fintech #IndustryInsights #Strategy #ExpertAdvice #FinancialServicesOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0Couchonomics with Arjun Season 03 is brought to you by our partners:

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Ep 94. Wealth and Investments with Deepak Mehra

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2024/08/26

In this episode of #CouchonomicswithArjun, we're joined by Deepak Mehra, Chief Economist at Commercial Bank of Dubai. 🎙️We explore the megatrends that are shaping our world—from the impact of AI and environmental changes to the challenges posed by aging populations across various countries. 🌍Our conversation covers the complexities of wealth management, trading strategies, and the best approaches to investing in today’s unpredictable markets. 💹We also take a closer look at the economies of

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Ep. 93 How Kaspi is Revolutionizing Everyday Life: A...

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2024/08/19

FULL EPISODE - AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY IN AUDIO ONLYIn this episode, Arjun engages in a fascinating conversation with Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO and co-founder of Kaspi, the groundbreaking super app that is transforming daily life in Kazakhstan and beyond. Mikhail shares Kaspi's journey from traditional banking and financial services to becoming a super app that offers everything from shopping and payments to government services and even marriage registrations—all within one platform.They explo...

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Ep. 92 Why is the UAE the perfect place for Roger...

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2024/08/12

In this episode, Arjun sits down with Roger Rouhana, CEO of Alpheya, to explore the future of wealth management in the MENA region.Their conversation delves into global wealth and asset management trends, highlighting the growing demand for innovative digital solutions and the crucial role of robo-advisors in making wealth management more accessible.They also discuss Alpheya's mission and foundation, the evolving landscape of wealth management in the GCC region, and the impact of trading apps...

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Ep 91. The Transformation of Emirates NBD with Pedro...

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2024/08/05

Digital Leadership: Embracing the New Tech AgeThis week, we sit down with Pedro Sousa Cardoso, Chief Digital Officer at Emirates NBD, to explore the state of banking in the UAE. We have an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of CDOs, increasing collaboration between banks and fintechs, and venture building within banks, using Liv Bank as an example.Tune in to discover how Emirates NBD is leading the charge in banking innovation.#CouchonomicsWithArjun #DigitalTransformation #FinTech #Ba...

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Ep 90. How is Ahmed Wadi Founder and CEO of Money...

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2024/07/29

Chit-fund with a digital twist!Ahmed Wadi, Founder and CEO of Money Fellows is our latest guest on the show. Money Fellows is a pioneering startup from Egypt that has digitized the ancient financial concept of ROSCAs, where a group of individuals act as an informal financial institution. In our chat, Ahmed shares insights on Money Fellows' operational strategy, the challenges and opportunities of building a startup in Egypt, and the overall fintech landscape in the country.Discover how Money ...

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Ep 89. Solving the most critical challenges for...

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2024/07/22

The art of replacing disjointed systems with digitized processes.Join us on Couchonomics with Arjun as we sit down with Vikram Suri, Managing Director for the Middle East and Turkey region at FIS. In this episode, Vikram and Arjun explore FIS’s significant impact in the GCC region and their constant drive for innovation and reinvention. We discuss the ever-evolving world of fintech and payments, covering topics such as Payment Trends and Financial Inclusion, Banks and Payment Infrastruct...

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Ep 88. The launch of modern Islamic community bank...

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2024/07/15

In this episode, we’re joined by Christoph Koster, CEO of Ruya Bank, a digital-first Islamic community bank in the UAE. Ruya Bank is dedicated to bringing ethical Islamic banking practices to all communities in the UAE, supporting SMEs, startups, and low-income groups. Christoph and Arjun explore Islamic finance and banking, the potential for growth and collaboration in Islamic fintech, Ruya’s adoption of new technologies, and more.Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of community banks, Is...

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Ep 87. How can AI navigate the risks and stay ahead...

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2024/07/09

Can you rely on AI to invest in real estate globally?Joining us this week on the #couch is Ranime El Skaff, the co-founder of PropAI—a platform that uses AI to simplify Dubai’s real estate investments. In this episode, we uncover the evolution of PropTech in the region, real estate trends, and how her company is revolutionizing real estate investment with cutting-edge technology.Ranime and Arjun also discover the challeges in real estate invetsment, the dynamics of Dubai and Saudi Arabican RE...

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Ep 86. Building a career in CVC with Kushal Shah,...

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2024/07/01

What is the state of CVC, and why is now the inflection point for CVCs to grow in the MENA region?Joining us on the #couch to explore these questions is Kushal Shah, Managing Director of e& capital, the CVC arm of the e& group.In this episode, Kushal shares his expert insights on e& capital's investment areas, focus, post-investment involvement, and future plans. We delve into the growing CVC scene in the region, discussing the differences between Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) a...

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Ep. 85 The Truth About The Impact Of eSIMs On Telecom...

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2024/06/24

This week, we shift our focus to telecommunications. What once was a booming and developing sector is now seen as more traditional, showing how fast things are changing. 🌐Joining us on the #couch is Dina Tsybulskaya, the CEO of ESIM Plus. Dina shared her insights on the future of telecommunications, the impact of 24/7 connectivity, and how blockchain is revolutionizing decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN).Don't miss this conversation about what lies ahead for the telecom

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Welcome to Season 3!

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2024/06/15

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Ep 84. The biggest challenges banks face today when...

Couchonomics with Arjun ·

2024/06/10

Digital Transformation of the banking value chain is a key challenge for every Banking CEO - doesn’t matter where in the world they are operating. In our latest episode, joining Arjun on the #couch is Jouk Pleiter, CEO of Backbase—a platform that specializes in helping banks modernize their customer interactions by transforming their technology stack from front to back. Jouk shares his candid insights on how changing consumer expectations and the influence of challengers entering the ban...

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Ep 83. Kabeer Naqvi a true prominent figure in the...

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2024/06/03

Welcome back to Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Pakistan's financial services with Kabeer Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Microfinance Network. We explore the dynamic interplay between traditional banks, microfinance institutions, and fintechs, and discuss the digital transformation of Pakistan's financial ecosystem. Plus, we cover key topics like microfinance, regulatory advocacy, digital vs. traditional banking, and the challenges of serving MSMEs. Don't miss this insi...

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Ep 82. Digital Banking explained with Kelvin Tan

Couchonomics with Arjun ·

2024/05/27

Welcome to a new episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! This week, we're diving into Banking as a Service (BaaS) with Kelvin Tan, CEO of Audax.Kelvin shares insights on Audax’s “bank in a box” solution, helping banks scale and modernize rapidly. We discuss the potential and challenges of BaaS, open banking, and the future of embedded finance. Don't miss this insightful conversation on digital banking!Couchonomics with Arjun Season 3 is brought to you by our partners:Adyen https://www.adyen.com/T...

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Ep 81. The matchmaker approach to Fintech partnership...

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2024/05/20

Innovation in banking is about more than just adopting new technology—it's about challenging traditional perceptions and rethinking everything from customer service to risk management to create more flexible, responsive, and personalized financial services. In this episode, I sit down with Karan Jain, founder and CEO of Naya One, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the banking world.We dive into topics such as challenges in financial innovation, the role of Naya One, the evolution o...

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Ep 80. The expansion of Egypt's e-payment Fawry with...

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2024/05/13

Welcome to the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun! In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Ashraf Sabry, the visionary Founder and CEO of Fawry. Ashraf has transformed Fawry into a trailblazing fintech and one of the most successful startups in Africa. We covered a range of topics, including innovation in payments,the development of startups in Egypt, Fawry’s diversification strategy, and Ashraf’s personal philosophy and expansion plans for Fawry. Don’t miss this opportu...

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Ep 79. Is Crypto investment actually complicated?...

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2024/05/06

We are talking about Digital Assets, DeFI and Crypto on Couchonomics with Arjun this week. Joining us on the couch is Nick Philpott, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets by Standard Chartered & OSL. We had a very interesting conversation around #bitcoinhalving, #stablecoins, virtual-assets regulations, and tokenization of real-world assets, among other topics. Nick gave us insights into Zodia Markets' role as an OTC crypto brokerage serving institutional clients and their ...

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Ep 78. Behind the scenes of the Bitcoins industry...

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2024/04/29

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