LIBF MENA Connect – Third edition

Welcome to the third edition of LIBF MENA Connect. Carry on reading for updates on upcoming events, our five-year partnership with ADGM Academy and a featured article in The Fintech Times. You'll also find details on the launch of a new podcast episode focusing on practicing sustainability, and a feature on the Certificate in SME Lending and Alternative Data (CSME).

Event: COP28 insights: Navigating the climate agenda

As COP28 UAE concludes, we invite you to join an engaging post-event discussion on December 11 at 4 PM GST, in partnership with ADGM Academy . With the seventh anniversary of the Paris Agreement now behind us and just seven years left to achieve our #2030 goals, the world’s commitment to combat climate change stands at a critical crossroads.

Partnership: ADGM Academy graduation and fifth partnership anniversary

Alex Fraser, Chief Executive of LIBF , joined us for ADFW . During his speech at the ADGM Academy #graduation, he congratulated the achievements of the graduates and expressed excitement for the fifth anniversary of our partnership and eagerness for future collaborations, highlighting achievements and fostering Emiratisation.

Media: Alex Fraser shares his views with The Fintech Times

In a recent article in The Fintech Times , Alex Fraser offered insights into the challenges and opportunities confronting #banks in the present economic landscape. Explore his perspectives, along with contributions from other esteemed financial leaders in the region, as they delve into the dynamics shaping the financial sector.

Launch: Beyond Finance podcast—a new episode with Elena Primikiri

Tune into the latest instalment of Beyond Finance, for an exclusive conversation between #ESG experts Vera Spender Koubek, MBA, MSc, PIEMA , Visiting Faculty at LIBF MENA, and Elena Primikiri, PhD , Associate Partner at Uniqus Consultech Inc. . Together, they navigate the realm of sustainable practices, shedding light on how organisations can adapt and tackle the sustainability challenge head-on.

Featured qualification: Certificate in SME and Alternative Data (CSME)

Alternative data is transforming #SME lending across the globe in both mature and emerging markets. Do you need to upskill in preparation to use it effectively? Our online qualification, CSME, will help you build the skills and knowledge required to use #alternative #data and lending techniques to bridge credit gaps, expand access to finance for small businesses and increase your lending portfolio.