Innovate Finance UK announced “The Women in FinTech Powerlist 2019” which included Head of Fintech & Innovation Unit at the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Yasmeen Al Sharaf.
She was selected amongst the Policy Makers and Regulatory Experts category which caters for Regulators, Policy Advisors and Compliance Professionals.
The Women in FinTech Powerlist initiative was launched to recognize women leading innovation in financial services and has recently published the list of 200 women shaping the future of finance.
Innovate Finance received over 650 applications for this year’s list which incorporates 7 different categories including; Senior Leaders, Rising Stars, Technology Professionals, Investors, Policy Makers and Regulatory Experts, Marketers & Communicators and Financial & Professional Services; resulting in applications and nominations from around the world which were reviewed and finalized by a panel of independent judges and experts in FinTech.
“I am honored to have been selected among 200 other inspirational women from all around the world, to be part of Innovate Finance’s “Women in FinTech Powerlist 2019” under the ‘Policy Makers & Regulatory Experts’ segment, Al Sharaf said.
“I am proud to be representing Bahraini women in the FinTech field and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Innovate Finance for this selection and for their recognition and I look forward to seeing more recognition for successful Bahraini women.”
