Prof Nafis Alam, Professor and Head, School of Business, Monash University Malaysia
- Prof Nafis Alam is the Professor and Head of the School of Business, at Monash University Malaysia.
- His research is focused on banking and fintech, regulation, financial stability, corporate finance, financial markets, Islamic banking and finance, financial intermediation, and financial economics.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Prof Nafis Alam, discusses the evolving landscape of FinTech and financial regulations. He explores the challenges regulators face in balancing innovation with consumer protection in the rapidly changing world of digital finance. Professor Alam delves into the risks and potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, emphasizing the need for regulated exchanges. He also shares insights on current trends shaping global financial markets, highlighting the importance of geopolitical awareness and investment diversification.
00:09- About Prof Nafis Alam
- Prof Nafis Alam is the Professor and Head of the School of Business, at Monash University Malaysia.
- His research is focused on banking and fintech, regulation, financial stability, corporate finance, financial markets, Islamic banking and finance, financial intermediation, and financial economics.
- He’s also the co-author of nine books.
08:14- How can risks of innovations like cryptocurrency and blockchain be regulated so that the average individual is protected?
- Blockchain is a revolutionary concept that aims to reduce intermediaries and decentralize transactions, allowing users to interact directly without a middleman.
- While cryptocurrency is built on blockchain technology, its speculative nature has led to misuse, with some cryptos gaining a bad reputation due to scams and unregulated exchanges.
- The concept of cryptocurrency is not inherently bad, but users need to be cautious and use regulated exchanges to protect themselves from risks like Ponzi schemes.
15:04- What are some of the significant trends currently shaping global financial markets?
- The biggest factors shaping financial markets are external, including geopolitical scenarios, supply chain issues, and political changes, which drive global economic policies.
- Young investors must diversify their investments across various asset classes, including equities, bonds, and potentially even cryptocurrencies, while also exploring growth opportunities in developing regions like Southeast Asia and Africa.
- Investors should stay informed about global events, leveraging swift information flow from platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn to react quickly to market changes.
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Learn more about Prof Nafis Alam: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Prof Nafis Alam is the Professor and Head of the School of Business, at Monash University Malaysia.
- His research is focused on banking and fintech, regulation, financial stability, corporate finance, financial markets, Islamic banking and finance, financial intermediation, and financial economics.
- He’s also the co-author of nine books.
