Access Tomorrow

In this episode of Access Tomorrow, we explore the escalating impact of cybercrime, which has seen global losses due to scams reach a staggering $1 trillion. Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP, is joined by Saket Modi, Co-founder & CEO of Safe Security to discuss the role of AI in financial security and the growing concern over cyber threats. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

In this episode of Access Tomorrow, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Craig Moore, Founder & CEO of Beehive. Together they dive into the challenges and growth strategies of SME financing and explore how fintechs interact with regulatory frameworks. They further discuss how fintech, traditional banks, and payment technologies collaborate to boost SME growth. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.vis...

We're excited to kick off the second season of Access Tomorrow. In this episode, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Ali AbulHasan, Founder and CEO of Tap Payments. Together, they delve into the monumental shift from cash to cashless, dissecting the technological advancements, behavioral shifts, and business trends propelling this global change. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en...

Unlock the future with us in this episode of Access Tomorrow. We have Mohamed Bardastani, Visa' Economist & Director of Business & Economics Insights for CEMEA, ready to take us on a journey through time. We'll rewind to the pivotal macro events of 2023 and then fast-forward to what's on the horizon for 2024. Dive into discussions on the global economy, consumer trends, inflation, interest rates and the exciting world of fintech. Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead of the curve! ...

In this episode Leila Serhan, Visa's Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Misha Rogalskiy, Co-Founder, monobank. Together they focus on profound shifts in consumer behavior, the rise of groundbreaking banking models, and the ongoing innovation within the traditional banking sphere. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

In this episode, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Jayesh Patel, CEO, Wio Bank, to uncover how financial institutions can holistically address the unique needs of SMBs. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

In this episode, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Lamise Aly Negm, Advisor to the Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Lamise will explain how empowering women-owned businesses can unlock significant economic potential and promote more inclusive and sustainable economic growth not only in Egypt but worldwide. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visam...

In this episode, Leila Serhan, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan, speaks to Mathew Griffin, a world-renowned futurist and advisor to governments and major technology companies. Matt shares the latest trends in technology and their impact on the future of our industry. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

In this episode of Access Tomorrow, Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Philip Bahoshy, CEO & Founder of MAGNiTT. Together they discuss emerging venture markets and unpack the key trends that defined 2024. Philip also shares forecasts for 2025 based on insights from MAGNiTT’s flagship report. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

In this episode of Access Tomorrow, Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Lamiae Benmakhlouf, General Director of Technopark. Together they explore how Technopark is fostering innovation, supporting Morocco’s startup ecosystem, and driving digital transformation across the country. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

In this episode of AccessTomorrow, Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Mounir Nakhla, Founder and CEO, MNT-Halan. Together they explore how today's fintechs are transforming the payment and tech ecosystem, navigating regulatory challenges, and developing effective scaling strategies. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

In this episode of AccessTomorrow, Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Abdulla Almoayed, Founder & CEO of Tarabut, shares insights on the future of open banking. Together they discuss the regional payment ecosystem changes and how to navigate the regulatory compliance landscape. Tune in to hear how Tarabut is driving innovation in emerging markets, and the impact of their partnership with Visa. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_K...

Dive into the future of digital payments with our latest podcast, featuring Andrew Torre, Visa's Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa. We tackle fintech's rise, AI's influence, and regulatory shifts in North Africa, Levant, and Pakistan (NALP). Despite economic hurdles, we spotlight the digital payments boom and Gen Z's impact. Discover how Visa's mission can empower women through financial inclusion. Tune in for a bold glimpse into the payment landscape'...