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5 Great Reasons Why You Should Attend Iraq Finance Expo…

September 10, 2021 by Exan4rnIf

Iraq Finance Expo (IFEX) is the best place for you and your business to access the latest commercial opportunities in Iraq across Finance, Banking, FinTech, and Digital Transformation projects.

Furthermore, it is the only event of its kind that is officially co-hosted alongside, and endorsed by, the Central Bank of Iraq and the Ministry of Finance.

Here are 5 great reasons why IFEX is a must-attend event…

Learn valuable information about every aspect of Iraq’s financial goals, policies, reforms and changes to its infrastructure, providing your business with the right information to make key decisions.
Connect with over 300 leading professionals and government officials attending the event.
Immerse yourself in a wealth of inspiring content delivered by experts in the fields of Fintech, E-governance, cyber security and many other financial subsectors.
Build your brand presence in Iraq by either attending the event in person or taking a stand where business can come to you.
Success. Be the first to learn about new and exciting projects as well as developments in recent reforms and existing government strategies.

Join professionals from the CBI, Ministry of Finance, the World Bank, Hamraa insurance, NETinfo, Kapita, GIZ, Opensooq, IFC, IEA, Taif Islamic Bank, Trade Bank of Iraq, USAID and many, many more.

To book one of the last stands at the event please email jason.smith@frontier-exchange.com or call: +44 (0) 208 819 3137

Find out more about IFEX

Take a look at our confirmed speakers.

• H.E Prof Ali Allawi, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance
• H.E Eng Arkan Al-Shaibani, Minister of Communication
• H.E Mustafa Ghalib, Governor, Central Bank of Iraq
• H.E Matthew Tueller, Ambassador of the United States to Iraq
• H.E Ulric Shannon, Ambassador of Canada to Iraq
• H.E Dr Mohammed Alani, Head of REFAATO
• Salem Chalabi, Chairman & President, Trade Bank of Iraq
• Hussein Kanber Agha, Advisor to H.E The Minister of Finance
• Suha Najjar, Chairwoman, National Investment Commission
• Ihsan Shamran, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Iraq
• Bilal Sugheyer, Iraq Senior Country Officer, IFC
• Mujahed Al-Waisi, Founder, KAPITA & The Station
• Hussein Al Bayati, Country Manager, Iraq, Opensooq

Iraq fintech event to address solutions for 80 percent of population without bank accounts

September 7, 2021 by Exan4rnIf

Iraq is a cash-based society with 80 percent of the population currently without a bank account, however, there are over 40m mobile phone subscriptions. Iraqis are ready to move away from cash to a fintech future where mobile banking, cost-effective payments systems and simple international payments are available, and widely used.

The Iraqi Minister of Finance, H.E. Professor Ali Allawi, who will be opening this year’s Iraq Finance Expo, explained that Iraq’s finance sector is primed for rapid growth. The country’s new finance strategy focuses on strategic solutions including; introducing the very latest fintech innovations, online and mobile banking, wallets, funds, payment, money transfer, and other aspects of the financial sector to create a better future for Iraq.

H.E Prof Allawi declared: “Transferring the Iraqi economy into the digital world is one of the highest priorities of the current government. The platforms that the government is looking at in both the public and the private sectors need to be elaborated and expanded on, to include areas such as digital ID and cyber security. We will subsequently move to expand and develop the range and quality of digital skills that would emerge out of vocational & technical schools and universities.”

The 4th international edition of the Iraq Finance Expo will take place ‘live’ from the 22^nd-23^rd September at the Al-Rasheed Tulip Hotel, Baghdad, Iraq. The event is held in partnership with the Central Bank of Iraq and in close collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Finance. IFEX is your one-stop-shop to discovering all the commercial opportunities in Iraq’s banking, financial services and fintech sectors.

Decision-makers from the Central Bank of Iraq, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Communication, the National Investment Commission will all be sharing the latest updates and unannounced financial opportunities with a focus on fintech, E-governance, and the digitalisation of the Iraqi economy. Major international and local financial stakeholders will be also presenting a raft of opportunities, and sharing their success stories.

Conference Highlights:

Latest Financial Developments: A packed two-day agenda exploring the opportunities within the digitalisation of financial industry in Iraq with laser focus sessions on fintech, mobile banking and E-Governance.
Government Support: Welcoming the leading figures from the Iraqi Government, Central Bank of Iraq and National Investment Commission
High-level Networking: Network with Decision Makers, financial experts and Entrepreneurs developing projects and solutions in Iraq’s financial future.
Structured Exhibiting: Generate international sales leads, show case your expertise, financial & digital solutions and products, develop new and strengthen existing relationships through face-to-face interactions by being visible to Governments, Companies and Investors.

Join us at the IFEX Conference and be a part of the digitalisation of Iraq’s economy and future. Find out more at: www.ifexiraq.com

For participation in the event, please email jason.smith@frontier-exchange.com or call: +44 (0) 208 819 3137

Iraq’s top finance event for leading financiers

September 7, 2021 by Exan4rnIf

Iraq’s top finance event for leading financiers, Iraq Finance Expo (IFEX), will debate widespread and sweeping reforms in banking and Fintech solutions. IFEX is fast approaching, welcoming key government officials, stakeholders, and multinationals to Baghdad.

Co-hosted with the Central Bank of Iraq, and supported at the highest level of government, IFEX is Iraq’s only conference and exhibition that is dedicated to the entire spectrum of financial services and supporting Iraq’s economic development, and prosperity.

Held at the Al Rasheed hotel from September 22nd-23rd and broadcast online to a global audience, IFEX is your one-stop shop to finance Iraq.

Take a look at our confirmed speakers.

• H.E Prof Ali Allawi, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Finance
• H.E Eng Arkan Al-Shaibani, Minister of Communication
• H.E Mustafa Ghalib, Governor, Central Bank of Iraq
• H.E Matthew Tueller, Ambassador of the United States to Iraq
• H.E Ulric Shannon, Ambassador of Canada to Iraq
• H.E Dr Mohammed Alani, Head of REFAATO
• Salem Chalabi, Chairman & President, Trade Bank of Iraq
• Hussein Kanber Agha, Advisor to H.E The Minister of Finance
• Suha Najjar, Chairwoman, National Investment Commission
• Ihsan Shamran, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Iraq
• Bilal Sugheyer, Iraq Senior Country Officer, IFC
• Mujahed Al-Waisi, Founder, KAPITA & The Station
• Hussein Al Bayati, Country Manager, Iraq, Opensooq

IFEX is a must-attend event If you are interested in meeting and hearing from our esteemed VIP speakers. With a jam-packed two-day agenda, IFEX will focus on the key developments within Iraq’s financial services including, Iraq’s Fintech Revolution, Payment Solutions & New Technologies, Mobile Banking, Digitisation & E-Government, Biometrics and Financing Public Programmes. Click here to attend the event.

IFEX is the ideal event to discover all the commercial opportunities in Iraq’s banking, financial services and FinTech sectors. More than 80 percent of the adult population of Iraq is today without a bank account. Personal banking is forecast for exponential growth and there is huge potential for digital financial solutions, as Iraq’s economy strengthens, post-pandemic. People in Iraq are welcoming the new digital era, with over 40m national mobile phone subscriptions, and they are ready to take the leap from an unbanked present to a Fintech future.

Join us at the Iraq Finance Expo and discover how your business can be a part of Iraq’s promising financial future. register here.

If your team is interested in joining the conference or exhibiting at the show click here. We can support your company’s objectives in Iraq, manage all your logistics, transportation, attendance and exhibiting requirements.

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