STAR BUSINESS REPORT

Filps Limited, a United Arab Emirates-based fintech enabler, hosted “Bankers’ Meet 2025” in Dhaka yesterday, drawing senior executives from the country’s top financial institutions for an evening of dialogue, collaboration, and future-focused insights in digital banking.

Organised in association with City Bank, Prime Bank, and AB Bank, the event explored the innovations and strategic partnerships set to shape the next era of banking in Bangladesh.

The Filps showcased its latest technologies, including digital lending platforms and customer onboarding solutions, underscoring the possibilities for customer-centric transformation in the sector.

“Our focus is to forge deep, enduring relationships with financial institutions, aligning our solutions with their strategic ambitions,” said Tushar Hasan, country manager in Bangladesh for Filps.

The highlight of the evening was a keynote address by Brett King, a globally renowned futurist, author, and media personality.

King discussed how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping financial services, warning of the widening gap between traditional banks and fintechs.

He urged Bangladesh’s banks to move beyond legacy systems and adopt future-ready models, stressing that climate considerations and sustainability would increasingly shape the sector’s competitiveness.

King also introduced a concept titled “Bank 5.0”, where real-time engagement, digital infrastructure, and customer-first innovation are the defining factors.

During the event, Filps announced partnerships with City Bank and AB Bank.

City Bank will revamp its flagship City Touch digital banking platform to deliver a more seamless and intelligent customer experience, while AB Bank will roll out digital nano loans in collaboration with Filps.