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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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 building a new digital banking platform and what to consider when establishing a new financial...

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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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Fintech Companies Place Trust in UAE’s Financial and Legal Infrastructure, but COVID-19 Remains a Significant Risk Factor – Várri Consultancy’s “UAE FinTech Survey 2021” Results Revealed

Primary risk drivers are supply chain disruptions, liquidity risk, IT and cyber risk. Liquidity risk and operational risk are expected to increase in...

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How to Identify, Assess, and Analyze Risks in Your Business

Johnny Kollin led an interactive risk workshop at a business breakfast organised by the Swedish Business Council UAE on 26 April 2021. The workshop...

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