M360 Eurasia returns to Baku, Azerbaijan for the second year, inviting leaders from the mobile industry and vertical sectors, and senior policymakers, to accelerate regional transformation

LONDON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — M360 Eurasia, hosted by the GSMA and with Host Sponsor Azercell, will return to Baku from 15-16 May 2024 at the JW Marriott Absheron Baku Hotel.

M360 Eurasia convenes executives from leading corporations in mobile and vertical sectors, as well as key political and regulatory figures from the region. The previous edition saw attendance from 29 countries and territories, consisting of 30% senior decision-makers and 45% non-telco attendees. This year’s event will explore how the mobile industry can forge partnerships across industries to prepare for the AI revolution.

The agenda will be aimed at accelerating the ongoing digital transformation of CIS countries and the neighbouring regions, with key topics of discussion including the Digitalisation of Everything, Next-Generation Networks and the Role of Generative AI.

Recently announced speakers include: 

• Zarina Zeynalova, CEO of Azercell
• Jana Krimpe, CEO & Founder, B.EST Solutions
• Evgeny Nastradin, CEO of Beeline Kazakhstan
• John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer, GSMA 
• Lara Dewar, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA
• Dr. Emin Islam Tatli, CISO of Turkcell
• Petr Dvorak, CEO for Partner Markets, Vodafone Group

M360 Eurasia is with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Host Sponsor, Azercell. Attendees and members of the media can register for their digital event pass here. 

The GSMA’s Chief Regulatory Officer, John Giusti, said: “As industry and society across Eurasia transform at an unprecedented pace, our connected ecosystem needs a place to explore the latest technologies, identify opportunities and meet with those shaping the digital economy for the region. M360 Eurasia is that place and Baku provides the perfect venue for regional businesses to explore global opportunities, or for global companies to expand across Eurasia.”

M360 series: Regional focus, global impact

Presented by the GSMA, M360 is a series of global events that unify the regional mobile ecosystem. The events aim to discover, develop and deliver innovation that serves as the foundation for positive business environments and societal change. The subsequent M360 event will be M360 LATAM, hosted in Mexico City from 5-6 June 2024. We invite you to find out more about the GSMA by clicking here.

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Project Nemo, an initiative to accelerate disability inclusion within the UK fintech sector, has launched this week with the aim to encourage the industry to better serve those with disabilities and lived experiences.

The non-profit organisation has been set up by disability advocate Kris Foster, graduate Ella Manley, and former fintech CEO Joanne Dewar, who previously headed UK payments platform Thredd.

The project, which will consist of a 12-month disability inclusion campaign, intends to provide the fintech sector with the resources and expertise to help build a more inclusive industry.

This will be accomplished by raising awareness about the obstacles that individuals with disabilities face when entering the industry and facilitating connections between fintech leaders and people with first-hand experience of these challenges.

In addition, the project emphasises that a key element of its strategy for success involves hosting a series of workshops, branded as the Fintech Festival of Inclusion, designed to highlight and champion cases of disability inclusion within the sector.

Described by Dewar as a “massive missed opportunity for fintech”, over one in five people in the UK live with a disability, accounting for approximately £274 billion a year in spending power.

Moreover, the initiative claims there is evidence to suggest a disparity in disability employment within the UK fintech sector.

“Fintech thinks of itself as the future of financial services, and we have made great strides in streamlining, broadening reach and lowering costs. But if we ever want to truly achieve mainstream adoption beyond the digital natives, we need to ensure that our workplaces, all of our products and services fully consider accessibility,” says project head Dewar.

Source: fintechfutures.com

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Tifin has announced the high-profile appointment of Rob Pettman as its new Chief Revenue Officer and President.

Pettman, who formerly served as Executive Vice President of Wealth Management Solutions at LPL Financial, is set to bring a significant breadth of experience to his new role at Tifin.

Tifin stands at the forefront of financial technology, particularly within the WealthTech domain, by integrating cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance wealth management services. The company is renowned for its commitment to leveraging technology to improve financial advisory services and client outcomes through smarter, data-driven decision-making processes.

In his new position as Chief Revenue Officer and President, Rob Pettman will be instrumental in driving Tifin’s revenue strategies and expanding its market presence. Reporting directly to Tifin’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Vinay Nair, Pettman’s responsibilities will include overseeing the company’s growth initiatives, forming strategic partnerships, and enhancing the overall financial performance across Tifin’s various enterprises.

Rob Pettman comes to Tifin with nearly two decades of experience at LPL Financial, where his leadership spanned multiple key areas including investment product distribution, advisory platforms, and wealth management strategy. His extensive background in financial services and deep understanding of the advisory landscape equip him well to lead Tifin’s next growth phase.

Throughout his career, Pettman has demonstrated a keen ability to manage complex wealth management platforms and foster relationships with product and technology partners, skills that will be vital as he takes on his new challenges at Tifin.

Tifin CEO Dr. Vinay Nair expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointment, “Rob’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the financial advisory landscape make him the perfect fit to help Tifin’s growth as we enter a phase of scaling and deployment. At the same time, his familiarity with advisor, asset manager, and insurance provider frustrations will help us with relevant ongoing innovation. I am delighted to welcome him and look forward to working closely with Rob.”

Rob Pettman also shared his excitement about his new role, “I am thrilled to join Tifin at such an exciting time in the company’s journey. Tifin is on the leading edge of applying AI technology to empower financial advisors with better intelligence and to enhance client outcomes. I am looking forward to collaborating with Vinay and his teams across the Tifin portfolio to drive continued success and innovation.”

Source: fintech.global

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