NBB Announced as a Platinum Sponsor for the Inaugural Fintech Forward 2023

TDT | Manama    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Fintech Forward 2023 (FF23), the inaugural event taking place in Bahrain Exhibition World on October 10th – 12th announces the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as a Platinum Sponsor. Bringing together a roster of financial institutions, fintechs, investors and thought leaders, the three-day event will tackle opportunities and challenges in fintech, identify potential
disrupters and discuss new technologies to drive growth in the field. 
 
The first locally grown bank in Bahrain, NBB exemplifies the innovation needed to utilise the rapidly emerging technologies in Fintech, and with this sponsorship, it honours its commitment to nurturing innovation and sustainable growth in the Kingdom’s financial services sector.
 
Commenting on this partnership, Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer of NBB said: “Financial technologies continue to drive rapid digital innovation in our sector and present a vital source for growth.

We are pleased to be taking part as Platinum Sponsors in Fintech Forward 2023, which demonstrates our commitment to supporting initiatives that further elevate the digital ecosystem of our industry and cement the Kingdom’s position as a leading financial hub.”
 
FF23 is to be hosted under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), and in strategic partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and powered by Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB).

Boasting over 100 years of banking, Bahrain is an undisputed pioneer in financial services owing to a foreword-looking government displaying acute market awareness and an agile responsiveness to the industry’s demands, following a rise in fintech and digital banking.

In addition to its conducive regulatory framework and well-built infrastructure, FF23 is set to solidify the Kingdom as a hub for all things fintech, on regional and global levels.
 
FF23 will see knowledge exchange, idea generation and investment support through impactful conversations and sessions tackling themes across three key pillars: innovation, regulation, and investment.

With a dynamic agenda in collaboration with the Economist Impact featuring immersive digital experiences, panel discussions, interviews, networking events, a startup pitch event and entertainment.

More information about FF23 can be found on the event website www.fintechforward.bh