MCDGI is conducting a seminar on Fintech- Opportunities for the banking sector on 11 Feb 2023. This is organized at the Islamic University of Maldives (IUM), Male , Maldives. The seminar is supported by the Banking Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal (BFIN) and Dhivehi Insurance
Maldives. The digital partner for the seminar is Dhiraagu. Dr. Ibrahim Zakariyya Moosa, Vice Chancellor of the Islamic University of Maldives shall be delivering the opening remarks. Chief Guest Hon. Mohamed Shareef, Minister of State for Environment and Technology will be delivering a Key note Address on “Unlocking the Potential of Fintech with Digital Identity”.
Special Guest Mr. Ilyas Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer, Communication Authority of Maldives will be sharing thoughts on “The Role of Information Technology in Fintech Innovation”.
A Presentation will also be given by Mufti Yousuf Sultan, Founder & CEO at Adl Advisory | AAOIFI Master Trainer, Consultant & Member of Working Groups | SC Malaysia Registered Shariah Adviser |CSAA (AAOIFI), CIFE, MSc (INCEIF) on the topic “Islamic Fintech”.
Mr. Sory Toure, Founder/CEO, Dexterity AFRICA, CÔTE D’IVOIRE will share his thoughts and experience on “How banks can leverage on fintech to improve financial inclusion”.
Ms Aishath Isra Abdulla, Academic Board Member of MCDGI will be sharing a research paper on the topic “The Impact of FinTech-based Solutions on Customer Experience in selected banks of
Maldives”.
It will be followed by a panel discussion on the “Digitalization and Fintech experience of the Financial sector of Nepal”. The Panel discussion will be chaired by Dr. Binod Atreya, MD, BFIN. The Panel Members will be representatives from top Banks of Nepal.
This Seminar is expected to discuss the issues related to the Fintech situation in Maldives and Nepal.