A. Garcia-Monterde

Risk & Compliance Advisor Fintech Risk Management, Blockchain Strategist in MENA,Latin America, Central Eastern Europe, Russia the Middle East, Africa & Asia

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Dh6.2b UAE relief package aids 65,379 customers https://t.co/W0R5w5j6md

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The 50 Hottest Fintech Startups In 2026 via @forbes https://t.co/mYYq9yr1AB

[Curious Minds @CuriousMindsHub]

Strategic Thinking

[The Payments Association EU @PAssocEU]

How are #compliance leaders staying ahead as #financial #crime tactics become more sophisticated?
Our member, @ComplyAdvantage, has just released its State of Financial Crime 2026 report.
Based on a survey of 600 C-suite and senior compliance leaders worldwide, this year’s research helps uncover the biggest breakthroughs in financial crime defense—from the transition to autonomous "agentic" #AI to the urgent race for real-time #payments monitoring.
👉 Download your copy now: https://t.co/OuvjWFZ5Hf

[Bitcoin Magazine @BitcoinMagazine]

JUST IN: 🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi has tripled their position in #Bitcoin, Bloomberg reports 👀

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UAE Named Among Global Leaders in Digital Asset Regulation https://t.co/3GqSI8oBlD via @unlockbc

[Central Bank of the UAE @centralbankuae]

On #WorldSavingsDay, H.E. Fatma Al Jabri, Assistant Governor of #CentralBankUAE for Financial Crime, Market Conduct, and Consumer Protection, affirmed that the Central Bank continues its efforts to promote financial literacy and empower individuals to adopt sound financial practices, in line with the UAE’s vision of building a strong and resilient economy.

[ArabianBusiness.com @ArabianBusiness]

18 major global shows, one place: big-November rolls into the halls of Dubai World Trade Centre — covering food, fashion, tech, education, sustainability.

Full story on: https://t.co/iiqmeHS2If

[ArabianBusiness.com @ArabianBusiness]

"The more developed the country, the higher the cost of fraud per victim."

From sophisticated scams to social engineering, HSBC's Regional Head of Financial Crime Colin Lobo breaks down how fraudsters are evolving their tactics in the Middle East - with UAE residents losing an average of $2,500 per incident.

Listen to the full episode of AB Majlis with Chief Reporter @TalaMichelIssa to learn how to protect yourself from financial crime.

[AML Intelligence @AmlIntelligence]

BREAKING: Former #FATF chief Pleyer picked for #AMLA Board along with Lithuania, Denmark, Ireland and Spain candidates

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[UAE Preferred @uaepreferred]

The UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Plant is a powerful international model for safe & sustainable energy. Enabled by the “gold standard” US-UAE 123 Agreement, the plant’s 4 reactors provide 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs while creating commercial opportunities for US firms. https://t.co/uturiVyKMK

[Israel in the UAE @israelintheUAE]

The Embassy of the State of Israel to the United Arab Emirates, together with the Consulate General of Israel in Dubai, was proud to host a distinguished diplomatic reception in Abu Dhabi in celebration of the 77th Independence Day of the State of Israel.

We were honored to welcome so many esteemed guests who joined us in marking this special occasion. Among them were UAE government officials, members of the diplomatic and consular corps, business leaders, and representatives from the local and Jewish communities. Their presence was a powerful expression of friendship, partnership, and shared vision for the region.

H.E. Yossi Shelly, Ambassador of the State of Israel to the UAE, thanked the UAE leadership for their friendship, emphasized the growing partnership between Israel and the UAE across diverse sectors, and said: “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump — three leaders with great vision and courage who are dedicated to change the Middle East and lead it to a brighter present and future. I personally believe they deserve the Nobel Prize for peace.”
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[Central Bank of the UAE @centralbankuae]

The #CentralBankUAE has imposed administrative and financial sanctions on five insurance brokers operating in the UAE, pursuant to Article (14) of the Decree Federal Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations.

For more information: https://t.co/2lGkuu9ZKF

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[FORTUNE @FortuneMagazine]

"It’s time to change the face of power in venture capital," writes @melindagates in a new commentary piece for Fortune. https://t.co/BFXsFKdMMN