Ict Pulse Podcast

To a considerable degree, Caribbean countries are eager to position themselves as leading financial technology (fintech) locations to drive investment and their continued economic growth. However, will the current efforts yield the results envisaged? With Developmental Economist, Dr Justin Ram, we discuss the impact fintech could have on the Caribbean region and economy, and among other things, Justin offers insights into: How we might foster more tech entrepreneurship; Whether the FTX collapse is sending the wrong signals to the world about the fintech industry in the Caribbean; The real opportunity for CBDCs in the region, and with respect to fostering digital transformation; and The fintech initiatives and projects the region should be implementing that could have a real impact.   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)    Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a revi