Fintech Forward Bahrain 2025
Merlin Investor at Fintech Forward 2025: Integration and Collaboration Fueling the Growth of Bahrain’s Financial Sector Merlin Investor participated in Fintech Forward 2025 in Bahrain, a premier event highlighting the Kingdom’s continued momentum in financial technologies and digital transformation. This year’s forum brought together leading banks, fintech innovators, and regulators to discuss how collaboration and integration are shaping the next phase of financial services across the Gulf. Under the theme “The Era of Integration: The Maturing Age of Fintech,” discussions centered on how fintechs are moving beyond disruption to become deeply embedded within banks’ financial infrastructure, enhancing compliance, strengthening accessibility, and redefining customer experience. For Merlin Investor, headquartered in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the event reaffirmed Bahrain’s growing influence as a strategic fintech hub within the region. As the Kingdom continues to advance its digital finance agenda, Bahrain remains a vital gateway for scalable and sustainable fintech expansion across the GCC. The company remains committed to supporting financial institutions in Bahrain through its innovative suite of WealthTech solutions, designed to educate and empower investors while helping banks drive growth, engagement, and investment activity for long-term success.
Money 20/20 Middle East 2025
Merlin Investor attended Money 20/20 Middle East 2025 in Riyadh, a flagship gathering of decision-makers and innovators in the fintech and banking ecosystem. The event highlighted the Middle East’s emergence as a global hub for financial innovation, with Saudi Arabia at the forefront of the adoption of advancements in open banking, artificial intelligence, payments, and wealth management technologies. Money 20/20 Middle East provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights on the future of finance, connect with industry leaders, and reinforce Merlin Investor’s commitment to building solutions that simplify and expand access to smart and conscious investing. The conference also reaffirmed the strategic priorities of the company in the region: driving financial education and accessibility, delivering personalized and seamless digital experiences, and fostering strong partnerships with financial institutions to accelerate sustainable growth.
Dubai Fintech Summit 2025
Merlin Investor Exhibited at Dubai Fintech Summit 2025 to Showcase Its WealthTech Solutions Merlin Investor was among the exhibitors at the 3rd edition of the Dubai Fintech Summit 2025, presenting its innovative WealthTech solutions designed to redefine banks’ digital investment capabilities. The Summit brought together leading fintech innovators and banking experts from across the region, providing a dynamic platform to explore the future of financial technology and the evolving investment landscape. As a DIFC-based fintech company specializing in WealthTech solutions, Merlin participated for the second consecutive year to demonstrate how its offerings enable financial institutions to better educate and engage retail clients—ultimately driving increased deposits and investment activity. The Dubai Fintech Summit provided an invaluable opportunity to reconnect with partners and stakeholders across the region, reinforcing Merlin’s commitment to advancing retail investment technologies throughout the Middle East and beyond.
PIF Private Sector Forum 2025
Merlin Investor returned to the PIF Private Sector Forum in Riyadh, a key event driving innovation and growth in Saudi Arabia’s private sector, aligned with Vision 2030. Hosted by the Public Investment Fund, the forum gathered policymakers, business leaders, and international investors to explore new avenues for collaboration, investment, and technological advancement across vital industries. The discussions centered on unlocking opportunities for diversification and sustainable economic growth in the Kingdom. For Merlin Investor, returning to this prestigious forum underscored its ongoing commitment to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. It provided a significant opportunity to reconnect with influential stakeholders, explore emerging business opportunities, and further solidify its role in supporting the growth of the fintech and WealthTech sectors in Saudi Arabia.
LEAP 2025
Merlin Investor participated in LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, one of the region’s most prominent technology showcases spotlighting global innovation and digital transformation. The event gathered tech pioneers, startups, government entities, and enterprise leaders to explore how cutting-edge technologies—from AI to fintech—are shaping the future of industries and accelerating progress across Saudi Arabia and beyond. As part of the Kingdom’s broader push to become a global hub for technology and innovation, LEAP provided a dynamic environment to exchange ideas, experience emerging solutions, and foster cross-sector collaboration. For Merlin Investor, it was a valuable occasion to connect with digital innovation leaders in the financial sector, gain insight into Saudi Arabia’s fast-evolving fintech ecosystem, and uncover new pathways to deliver its WealthTech capabilities to a broader audience across the region.
Singapore Fintech Festival 2024
Merlin Investor took part in the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, one of the world’s leading platforms for driving innovation and collaboration across the financial services industry in the Asia-Pacific. Bringing policymakers, financial institutions, and technology providers from across Asia and beyond into one space, the festival offered a unique environment to exchange ideas, uncover regional trends, and engage in high-impact conversations around digital finance, inclusion, and sustainability. For Merlin Investor, it was a valuable opportunity to deepen its understanding of the market and explore business opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region. The team also connected with forward-thinking financial institutions and identified strategic partnerships to expand the reach of its WealthTech solutions.
Money 20/20 USA 2024
A delegation from Merlin Investor returned to Las Vegas for Money 20/20 USA 2024, one of the most influential gatherings for the global fintech and banking community. The event brought fresh insights and bold ideas from across the financial ecosystem, uniting technology leaders, financial institutions, and investors to explore the innovations redefining the future of money. It provided a valuable platform to stay aligned with evolving industry trends, connect with strategic partners, and strengthen Merlin Investor’s position in the North American market. For Merlin Investor, participating in Money 20/20 USA 2024 reinforced its commitment to supporting financial institutions with WealthTech solutions that drive digital engagement, empower retail investors, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Fintech Forward Bahrain 2024
Merlin Investor took part in Fintech Forward 2024 in Bahrain, a prominent event dedicated to driving digital transformation and innovation within the Kingdom’s financial sector. The forum convened regional banks, regulators, and fintech leaders to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping financial services and advancing Bahrain’s vision of becoming a leading fintech hub. Discussions centered on promoting financial inclusion, enhancing digital infrastructure, and encouraging collaboration between traditional institutions and fintech innovators. For Merlin Investor, with its regional base in Dubai, the event underscored Bahrain’s strategic role as a gateway for fintech growth in the Gulf. As the country accelerates its digital finance agenda, Merlin sees strong opportunities to support local banks with WealthTech solutions that empower retail investors and boost digital engagement—particularly among younger generations.
Finovate Fall 2024
Merlin Investor attended Finovate Fall 2024 in New York City, joining global fintech innovators, banks, and financial institutions to explore the latest advancements shaping the future of financial services. After rocking the stage last year with a demonstration of its WealthTech solution, this year Merlin representatives returned to Finovate Fall to reconnect with industry peers, explore emerging trends, and engage in strategic conversations around digital transformation and banking innovation. For Merlin Investor, attending Finovate Fall 2024 reinforced its commitment to remaining at the forefront of fintech innovation and deepening its understanding of the evolving needs of the North American market.
24° Fintech 2024
Merlin Investor participated in 24°Fintech event in Riyadh, an event aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and focused on accelerating innovation and financial sector growth in the Kingdom. Bringing together financial institutions, regulators, technology providers, and investors, the event offered a platform to explore how digital finance can support the diversification and modernization of Saudi Arabia’s economy. The agenda emphasized fintech and wealthtech as key enablers in achieving the goals of Vision 2030, particularly in expanding financial inclusion and developing a thriving private sector. For Merlin Investor, with its regional base in Dubai, the event reaffirmed the strategic relevance of the Saudi market. As the Kingdom opens up new opportunities in financial innovation, Merlin sees KSA as a highly promising market for expansion—where its WealthTech solutions can help banks to profit by empowering retail investors and strengthening the digital capabilities of the financial ecosystem.
