#Fintech
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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 […]
Bank Saudi Fransi (BSF) and AstroLabs Conclude the Second Cohort of the “Banker Technologist” Program
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Bank Saudi Fransi (BSF) and AstroLabs have announced the successful conclusion of the second cohort of the flagship “Banker Technologies” program, aiming to expand Saudi Arabia’s fintech talent pool, thereby contributing to the advancement of the broader fintech sector. As Saudi Arabia is rapidly evolving into a global financial technology and innovation hub, the program plays a pivotal role in generating employment in fintech. This comes closely in alignment with Vision 2030’s objectives to increase the number […]
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 […]
<strong>Saudi Financial Academy and AstroLabs Partner to Launch Future-forward Fintech Bootcamp</strong>
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 2022– The Saudi Financial Academy and AstroLabs have come together to offer a future-forward data for fintech training program aimed at inspiring the next generation of fintech pioneers in Saudi Arabia. Taking place in May 2023, the program will provide young, ambitious individuals with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a five-week bootcamp exploring data technologies, AI-powered technologies, data analytics, as well as business & prototype development. “This program is designed to help young people in […]