
Money Majlis
Welcome to the podcast that’s redefining conversations on banking, finance, technology and marketing. Exploring topics that are current, consequential and controversial, it is a fortnightly deep-dive with leaders, thinkers and innovators by the veteran banker Suvo Sarkar.Money Majlis is the only podcast of its kind in the region, and since its launch in April 2024, has gained a loyal base of listeners across 110+ countries. Currently in its Season 2, it is among the top 3 business podcasts in the Middle East. It was recently awarded the Best New Podcast for 2024 at the PodClub people’s choice awards in Dubai.
Latest episodes

May 17, 2024 • 51min
Ep 2. Rebooting Banking in the Middle East: A Conversation with Jayesh Patel
Send us a textWelcome back to a brand new episode of Money Majlis! Following the fantastic feedback from our debut episode on the future of money, we’re excited to delve deeper into the world of banking. This time, Suvo Sarkar is joined by Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank, the standalone neo-bank from Abu Dhabi that is making waves in the region with its cool UX, innovative products, and rapid growth in customer base. In a wide ranging conversation, Jayesh talks about the secret of turning a profit within 2 years, about creating differentiation from incumbent banks, about managing the work culture of Generations Y and Z, and about his plans for an IPO.Tune in now to get insights from an episode full of wisdom and wit from the leader of one of the most promising fintechs in the Middle East. And send us your feedback or questions to suvo@moneymajlis.comFor more information on Wio Bank, please visit : www.wio.ae

May 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep 1. The future of money and banking with Ronit Ghose
Send us a textIntroducing the inaugural episode of "Money Majlis," the first-of-its-kind podcast dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersection of money, banking, and technology in the Middle East and beyond. In the first episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar interviews Ronit Ghose, senior banker, accomplished futurist and recent author of “Future Money”, about what will shape the future of money and banking. In a free-flowing conversation replete with interesting personal anecdotes, Suvo and Ronit explore what’s next for neobanks, why super-apps don’t work in most countries and what skills the younger generation need to make their careers future-proof.Expect engaging discussions, expert insights, and practical advice to keep you ahead in finance and tech. Don't miss out!Money Majlis will be published once every 2 weeks. Please send your feedback and comments on this podcast to : suvo@moneymajlis.com Connect with Suvo Sarkar: linkedin.com/in/suvosarkar To buy Ronit Ghose’s book “Future Money”, and get a 20% discount as a listener of the Money Majlis podcast, please visit the publisher’s website and use the discount code “MAJLIS”: www.koganpage.com/future-money