We are pleased to highlight that Dr. Mohamed El-Guindy (Advisor to the Public Prosecution and Senior Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Consultant at UNODC) delivered a distinguished session organized by the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI) – Central Bank of Egypt, titled:
“AI-Driven Finance: Balancing Innovation, Cybersecurity and Governance.”

The session, held on Thursday, March 12, in collaboration with Markov, brought together industry professionals to explore the evolving dual role of Artificial Intelligence in modern financial systems—both as a driver of innovation and a domain requiring robust governance.

Dr. Mohamed El-Guindy highlighted several critical dimensions shaping the future of AI in finance. He provided expert-led insights into real-world AI applications, addressing the growing cybersecurity risks and systemic vulnerabilities facing financial institutions. He also emphasized the urgent need for strong, responsible AI governance frameworks to ensure trust, compliance, and resilience.

Furthermore, the session underscored a strategic vision focused on moving beyond traditional automation toward building intelligent, adaptive, and future-ready banking ecosystems capable of withstanding emerging threats while driving innovation.

The discussion reinforced a key message: the future of finance depends on balancing innovation with integrity, security, and governance.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the speakers and participants whose contributions made this session a meaningful success.