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19. Fintech in the MENA Region: Current State and Prospects

verfasst von : Ahmed Belouafi

Erschienen in: Islamic FinTech

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Applying descriptive, inductive and analytical methodologies this chapter explores the current state and prospects of Fintech in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region—a predominant Muslim area whose financial systems are not deepening yet. The chapter is divided into three sections. Section 1 examines the premises, promises and risks of Fintech. Current state and prospects of Fintech in MENA region is the focus of Section 2. Finally, Section 3 provides a summary and concludes with a few remarks and recommendations.

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Titel: Fintech in the MENA Region: Current State and Prospects
verfasst von: Ahmed Belouafi
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Islamic FinTech
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-45826-3

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-45827-0

Copyright-Jahr: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-45827-0_19