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May 2022
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629. Insights: Can Egypt’s young populat...

11:FS
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Our expert host, Kate Moody, is joined by some great guests to delve into Egypt's fintech scene. While we in the West may associate Egypt with its grand history – the truth is that the North African country is currently looking extremely youthful. With this young population comes new expectations on banking and financial services – with many from the ou ... Show More
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