The buy now pay later sector in the UAE is growing rapidly. Banks have entered the market and many BNPL providers are forming strategic partnerships to extend their reach. Chris Laverty looks at the importance of building resilience to ensure firms are well placed to manage any challenges this increased competition may bring.
The financial services industry will continue to evolve throughout 2025. It’s important to look beyond individual compliance requirements and consider the broader themes driving these policy shifts — including Government initiatives, socio-political factors, and reactive responses to emerging consumer issues.
In this episode, Head of Financial Services, Alex Ellerton, is joined by Paul Garbutt (Partner, Head of Banking and Capital Markets), Rob Benson (Partner, Head of Insurance), and David Morrey (Partner, Head of Investment Management) to explore the key trends and challenges impacting financial services and its sub-sectors.
The conversation covers:
- the regulatory environment
- technology and innovation
- macroeconomics and market trends
- M&A and consolidation
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