ResFinTech Series
Conversations with practitioners on financial technology, regulation and responsible innovation.
Moderated by Abdul Olanrewaju, ResFinTech Research Associate and PhD researcher at the University of Bradford, specialising in FinTech regulation, data privacy and digital lending in emerging markets.
Session summaries
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Advisory Boards for FinTech Startups: The Whys and Hows
Veronica Beilby FCA, Advisory Board Centre
The role of advisory boards and independent advisers in supporting FinTech founders.
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Responsible Islamic FinTech: Bridging Innovation, Governance and Sustainable Finance
Mohammed Saifullah Khan, Founder and CEO, Ebdaa Islamic Finance Consultancy Ltd; Leevyn Isabel, Ocorian Group
Shariah compliance by design, digital governance, AI accountability and financial inclusion.
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Your Future in FinTech: Identifying Opportunities and Building a Strategic Career Plan
Olugbenga Olorunnishola, Technology Risk Manager, Grant Thornton UK
Career pathways, professional skills and planning for a future in FinTech.
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The Future of Payments Landscape and Key Challenges
Eliot Charles Heilpern, Founding CEO, Parthenon Communications
Developments in payments and the technological, commercial and regulatory challenges facing the industry.
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Navigating the Regulatory Maze: Building a FinTech Startup in a Compliance-Driven World
Babatunde Fashola, CEO, Zole App
Establishing and scaling a FinTech startup while meeting regulatory obligations.
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Crypto Economy & Blockchain Integration in FinTech
Stephen Phillips, Managing Partner, IMHOTEP Consulting Inc.
Applications, opportunities and challenges of integrating blockchain into financial services.
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Navigating the Future of FinTech: A Guide to Regulatory and Ethical Practices
Oluwabankole (Bankole) Falade, Chief Legal, Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy Officer, Flutterwave
Regulatory compliance, consumer protection and ethical business practices in financial technology.