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TeamSec: Transforming the Financial & Banking Sector in Saudi Arabia
In recent years, the financial and banking sector in Saudi Arabia have been ripe for disruption, introducing new scale and opportunities. With the growing digitization of investment banking, the synergy between fintech and regulatory technology (regtech) acts as a catalyst for reshaping the sector’s outlook. This shift provides fertile ground for companies to provide tech-driven solutions tailored to corporate and financial institutions (FIs), attracting global players like TeamSec to set up operations in Saudi Arabia. Robust Financial & Banking Sector […]
The Fintech Bootcamp: A Bridge Between Public Vision and Private Innovation
Fintech has not only emerged as a key economic driver in Saudi Arabia but also as a national priority and major focus of Vision 2030. To support the sector’s growth, AstroLabs has been working closely with governmental entities in the financial space to steer rapid development. Our latest endeavor, the Fintech Bootcamp, held in collaboration with The Financial Academy, Monshaat, and Fintech Saudi, reflects an ongoing commitment to spur innovation in the growing Saudi fintech sector, marked by skyrocketing digital […]
zenda: Creating Cashless Education Systems in Saudi Arabia
In strategizing for a digitally-led economy, Saudi Arabia has been working to advance financial inclusion as a key tenant to embracing sustainable economic growth. The Kingdom’s fintech industry, as a result, has significantly grown over the past few years, with the growth attributed to its thriving e-payments sector, digital banking, and the increasing consumer demand for digital financial services. This measured progress is partly driven by strong IT and digital infrastructure, rapidly expanding 5G network coverage, coupled with a tech-savvy […]
Banque Saudi Fransi and AstroLabs announce 2nd cohort of the “Banker Technologist” to empower Saudi Arabia’s next-gen talents in the financial sector
Following the success and impact of its first cohort, Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) has announced the start of the second cohort of its “Banker Technologist” to nurture the growth of new tech talent pipelines in Saudi Arabia. The program is held in partnership with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading expansion platform. The initiative comes as part of the BSF’s efforts to develop its human capital and accelerate its digital mindset while nurturing the growth of talent in the financial sector. The […]