FinTech Regulations
Join AmCham Abu Dhabi’s Banking & Finance Sector Committee for an exclusive event designed to foster collaboration among finance sector institutions, the government, and academia, supporting the UAE’s vibrant sustainable finance and technology hub.
The event will foster relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders, collaborate with AmCham Abu Dhabi Members to deliver high-level FinTech discussions, and enhance networking opportunities among industry leaders. It will provide valuable engagement opportunities for current and prospective AmCham Abu Dhabi Members, attract potential Members through insightful discussions, and support relationships among key stakeholders in the finance and technology sectors.
Key topics will include an overview of the FinTech landscape, funding, and relevant laws and regulations. Discussions will cover recent regulatory changes, such as sandboxes and innovation hubs, cross-border challenges, and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi). We’ll also explore the impact of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, future FinTech regulation trends, and consumer data protection, alongside other non-financial regulations like labor and technology IP laws.

Welcome Address

Mohamed Al Hosani
Advisor Investor Growth
Abu Dhabi Investment Office
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Keynote Speaker
Moderator
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Agenda
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Registration and Networking |
6:30 pm – 6:45 pm | Welcome and Opening Remarks: Liz Beneski, CEO, AmCham Abu Dhabi and Yassin Yassin, cpa, fca, Chair, Banking & Finance Sector Committee, AmCham Abu Dhabi |
6:45 pm – 7:00 pm | Welcome Address: Mohamed Al Hosani, Advisor Investor Growth; Abu Dhabi Investment Office |
7:00 pm – 7:10 pm | The Current Landscape of FinTech Regulations Keynote Speaker: Lawrence Paramasivam, Senior Executive Director, Policy & Legal, FSRA; Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) |
7:10 pm – 8:10 pm | Panel Discussion: Emerging Trends in FinTech Regulations Panelists: • Adrianus Schoorl: Legal Director, Leading the Financial Services Regulatory (MENA) Practice; DLA Piper • Abdus Samad: Partner, Afridi & Angell • Marta Lajmi: Managing Director, Accenture’s Google Business Group (AGBG); Accenture Middle East Moderator: • Yassin Yassin, cpa, fca, Chair, Banking & Finance Sector Committee; AmCham Abu Dhabi, Financial Controller, Abu Dhabi Police – GHQ Discussion Points: • Recent regulatory changes and their impact on the FinTech industry including regulatory sandboxes and innovation hubs. • Cross-border regulatory challenges and solutions. • The rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) and its regulatory implications. • The future outlook and trends for FinTech regulations. • The influence of emerging technologies: AI and blockchain on regulations. • Consumer data protection and privacy considerations. |
8:10 pm – 8:30 pm | Networking |