THE ARAB MONETARY FUND PUBLISHES THE "SECOND EDITION OF THE ARAB REGION FINTECH GUIDE"
covering the Fintech ecosystem in the Arab countries
in cooperation with Arab Regional Fintech Working Group
The guide spread knowledge to support the Fintech industry
Following the increased interest from regulatory & supervisory authorities
to develop an ecosystem that enhances innovation
Within the framework of the Arab Monetary Fund’s eagerness to enhance knowledge of the ecosystem of Fintech industry in the Arab region, the Arab Monetary Fund launched today, in cooperation with members of Arab Regional Fintech Working Group, the second edition of the Arab Region Fintech Guide which followed the issuance of the first version of it in August 2020.
The second edition of the Arab Region Fintech Guide aims to be a gateway to learn about Fintech industry in the Arab countries and the related legislation. Also refers to the regulatory and supervisory provisions and procedures, licensing requirements for companies, the sectoral distribution of companies licensed to engage in Fintech activities, in addition to introducing the regulatory authorities responsible for the industry and their role within the Arab countries. The guide reviewed the incubating ecosystem for Fintech industry, its centers, business accelerators, and the activities and initiatives of Fintech industry existing in number of Arab countries.