Fintech Abu Dhabi Unites Global Tech Leaders, Reaffirms Abu Dhabi as a Hub for Financial Innovation

Commenting on the event, Salem Mohammed Al Darei, CEO of ADGM Authority said, "Fintech Abu Dhabi exemplifies our dedication to innovation, bringing global visionaries together to shape the future of finance and technology. We aim to facilitate meaningful conversations that continue to strengthen a thriving ecosystem coupled with progressive frameworks and a dynamic business environment. By cultivating this we have enabled collaborations where innovation in finance and technology could flourish and reinforce Abu Dhabi's position as a leading hub for financial innovation and technology."

ABU DHABI, 11/12/2024 (informazione.it - comunicati stampa - information technology)

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Through a series of thought-provoking sessions and high-profile forums, Fintech Abu Dhabi highlighted key trends within this sector. A keynote address by shed light on while the fireside chat on with , explored the promise of AI as a transformative asset class, as well as its impact on industries such as finance and health. In a well-attended session, talked about the significant decisions and policies that worked for the UK a decade ago.

Meanwhile, a panel discussion on examined the emergence of new unicorns in fintech despite challenges in the venture capital market and examined whether the ecosystem can sustain growth or if consolidation is necessary. For this discussion, representatives from FJ Labs, VentureSouq, Airwallex and Financial Technology Partners took to the stage. The ' panel included renowned names such as

This year's Fintech Abu Dhabi also introduced new forums highlighting the evolving landscape of finance and technology. The inaugural explored the future of Shariah-compliant finance and its alignment with sustainable finance and the focused on regulatory frameworks for distributed ledger technologies and digital assets. Returning forums such as , and  addressed the key challenges and opportunities for technology and finance.

On stage, —the issuer of USDC, announced a strategic partnership that will accelerate global USDC and crypto adoption. Other key participants included     

Becoming a stage for strategic partnerships, ADFW has witnessed over 30 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) signed so far. This includes a couple of major MoUs signed by ADGM today; the first one with PaloAlto Networks and the second one with Ma'an.

Fintech Abu Dhabi also featured the recognising excellence in the fintech sector, and the where local startups pitched their innovations to potential investors.

The various forums hosted today highlight Fintech Abu Dhabi's commitment to fostering discussions that empower participants to thrive in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

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