{"id":7744,"date":"2023-11-14T16:11:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibas.world\/uncategorized-sq\/banks-fintechs-and-businesses-building-synergies-for-accelerating-access-to-finance-in-kosovo\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:16:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:16:51","slug":"banks-fintechs-and-businesses-building-synergies-for-accelerating-access-to-finance-in-kosovo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibas.world\/sq\/blog-sq\/banks-fintechs-and-businesses-building-synergies-for-accelerating-access-to-finance-in-kosovo\/","title":{"rendered":"Banks, Fintechs, and Businesses: Building Synergies for Accelerating Access to Finance in Kosovo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the pioneering Fintech company in Kosovo, IBAS, represented by its founder and solution architect, Mr. Gazmend, made a significant impact at an event co-hosted by USAID and the Central Bank of Kosovo. The theme was &#8220;Banks, Fintechs, and Businesses: Building Synergies for Accelerating Access to Finance.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n<p>In his presentation, Mr. Gazmend eloquently outlined the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being a forerunner in the fintech space. He delved into the critical role of a supportive ecosystem, which hinges on the collaboration of government entities, regulatory agencies, and financial infrastructures. 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