Adnan Nisar

For Mrs. Aishah N. Ahmad, CFA, OFR, incoming Chair of the Graça Machel Trust Expert Leaders’ Group (ELG), finance has never been a neutral system. She reflects on nearly three decades spent inside financial and policy institutions, and on a simple conviction that has shaped her leadership: systems can either widen inequality or be deliberately designed to unlock opportunity. Inclusive finance, she argues, is not about charity or symbolism, but about accountability, governance, and outcomes that reach real lives. 🔗Explore her vision: https://bit.ly/4qE9d0c #GraçaMachelTrust #ExpertLeadersGroup #ELG #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveFinance #GMT15 #15YearsOfImpact

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Thrilled to announce Salasa | سلاسة as the first investment in our inaugural MENA growth fund, backing category-defining startups at the inflection point of scaling product-market fit. Since 2017, Salasa has been building the infrastructure layer for e-commerce in Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Through an integrated platform spanning fulfillment, bonded zones, dark stores, and cross-border logistics, Salasa addresses critical supply chain pain points for merchants. Its multiproduct technology stack —combining logistics, SaaS, and embedded fintech—enables merchants to scale faster, operate smarter, and reach customers locally, regionally, and globally. Why we invested: ·  Massive market opportunity: Positioned to capture the accelerating growth of MENA e-commerce—driven by a surge in omnichannel adoption among long-tail and mid-market retailers aiming to reach customers across local, regional, and international markets. ·  Platform depth: Building a true end-to-end ecommerce enabler with multiple monetization levers and sticky integrations, reducing churn and increasing merchant lifetime value. ·  Execution edge: A disciplined, customer-obsessed team with healthy unit economics, competing successfully against both local and global players. ·  Momentum + macro tailwinds: Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s strategic investments in digital infrastructure and logistics, alongside a structural shift in consumer behavior toward online retail. We’re proud to support Abdulmajeed Alyemni, Hasan Alhazmi, and the entire Salasa team as they accelerate into the next stage of growth. 500 Global #venturecapital #ecommerce #Saudi #MENAtech #logistics

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𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟰𝟬 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 This episode features a deep and much-needed conversation with Ahmed Raza Mir, FCA, Owner of ARTT Business School, hosted by Nabeel Shaikh FCA, MSc, FPFA, Strategic Financial Advisor. We unpack #governance, #leadership, and the future of professional institutions. From the #role of #councils versus #execution teams to why a full-time #CEO matters, this discussion #challenges how #decisions are made, #implemented, and #sustained. Ahmed Raza Mir, FCA shares practical #insights on #transparency, #conflict of interest, #budgeting discipline, overseas member #engagement, and why long-term vision matters more than short council #terms. The episode also #explores education reform, #exam structures, online #learning, #AI in #accounting, #global recognition of professionals, and the urgent need to simplify #qualification pathways without compromising standards. A strong focus is placed on #inclusion, #female participation, overseas chapters, and building systems that actually work for #students and #professionals. If you care about #governance, #education, #leadership #accountability, and the future of the #profession, this conversation is worth your time. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dxFBBsmy

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Numeric is transforming the role of the modern finance professional, from a passenger who observes the business to a driver who engineers business outcomes. Super excited to share that IVP is leading the company’s Series B; deepening our partnership as Numeric expands from close management into a connected finance platform — unifying close, analytics, and now cash management. Their new cash management product tackles one of the most painful workflows in accounting. Where legacy tools automate less than 30% of transactions, Numeric achieves 90%+, saving teams days of manual work every month. As a former CFO, I’ve felt the pain of disconnected systems and manual reconciliations firsthand. Numeric is redefining what modern finance looks like: connected, intelligent, and built for real-time decision-making. We’re backing Parker Gilbert and his team as they bring clarity and connection to the heart of finance. More from Ryan Lawler at Axios: https://lnkd.in/gARRsj24 

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After more than 25 years of providing risk management services to the global investment banking community, I am pleased to announce that we have expanded our offerings to Pakistan—tailored to a broader audience. Our services are designed in particular to support Overseas Pakistanis, businesses, NGOs, and other organizations that have, or are planning to develop, interests in Pakistan. We provide both reactive problem-solving support and proactive risk optimization consultancy, helping clients navigate challenges and make informed decisions in a complex and evolving landscape.

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𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 — 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗯𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. For me, this isn’t just about raising capital — it’s a signal of restored confidence, better market sentiment, and renewed access to international investors. From a treasury standpoint, timing and execution will be everything. Get it right, and this could reshape Pakistan’s financial narrative on the global stage. Encouraging signs — but the real test lies ahead. #Pakistan #Eurobond #Treasury #Finance #CapitalMarkets #EmergingMarkets

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