This is the second in a series of three studies reviewing regional fintech landscapes, following an already published Sub-Saharan Africa report and a soon-to-be published report for the Asia-Pacific region. It reviews how MENA jurisdictions have responded to the opportunities and challenges associated with fintech and wider Digital Financial Services (DFS) through regulatory efforts and processes, as well as regulatory innovation initiatives. By comparing experiences across jurisdictions within MENA and across regions, this study seeks to shed light on the dynamic and evolving landscape of fintech regulation and provide evidence and insights to inform policymaking and industry development.
