Johnny Kollin

Johnny Kollin is the visionary leader behind Várri Consultancy, bringing a wealth of experience in financial services with a strong focus on risk management. His passion for innovation and dedication to ethical business practices have driven Várri Consultancy to become a trusted partner in the fields of finance and technology. Johnny holds an MSc in Economics and Business and a portfolio of professional certifications, making him a formidable force in the business world. With a strong commitment to transparency, integrity, and excellence, Johnny shares valuable insights on finance, governance, risk and compliance, and the evolving business landscape through his blog posts. Stay connected with Johnny on LinkedIn to stay updated on his latest publications and engage in insightful discussions on today's most pressing financial topics.

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Risk Advisory in the Renewable Energy Sector

Three of six GCC countries have announced net-zero commitments As of August 2022, three out of six GCC countries have published targets for net-zero emissions, according to data compiled by Várri Consultancy. In October 2021, the Government of the...

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Várri Consultancy Bags Two Awards at the WBO Awards 2022

Várri Consultancy won two awards at the World Business Outlook Awards 2022: “Leading Strategy and Risk Management Consulting Boutique in the UAE...

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Rippled sand dunes and a lonely tree in the Wahiba Desert in Oman.

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Fitch Upgrades Oman’s Credit Rating to ‘BB’

On Monday, 15 August 2022, Fitch Ratings upgraded Oman’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating by one notch from ‘BB-’ to ‘BB’ with a...

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Sharjah’s Credit Rating Downgraded to Ba1 by Moody’s

Sharjah, the third largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saw its credit ratings downgraded to non-investment grade on Tuesday. Moody’s...

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Astrid Hansen, Co-Owner of Pripen AB, quoted:

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F45 Franchise Owner Gives Várri 5 Stars

At Várri Consultancy, we strive to deliver impactful results to our clients. Whenever we hear about your satisfaction, we feel fulfilled as we’re...

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The Building of an Islamic Digital Bank

David Henry is the Chief Operating Officer of Nomo – the new Islamic digital banking brand of Boubyan Bank. He talked to us about his experience in...

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MENA Startup Funding Trends

Sourcing funding is a crucial objective for any startup. It was also a consistent discussion topic throughout Seamless Middle East 2021. Several of...

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Challenges and Opportunities of MENA Startup Ecosystems

Seamless Middle East brings together the brightest minds from across e-commerce, retail, payments, fintech, identity and insurtech. Johnny Kollin...

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Proposed UK Reforms for Audit and Corporate Governance

In 2020, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) — the UK audit industry watchdog — found that a third of the sampled audits needed improvement or...

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The Remarkable Rise of ESG: Trends in Environment, Social, and Governance

The Rise of the ESG Concept Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) was first coined as a term used to describe factors, drivers, and issues that...

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