Pakistan’s Hakeem shines at Singapore FinTech Festival, wins top emerging product award

Hakeem's achievement of securing Emerging FinTech Product Award marks key milestone for Pakistan's fintech potential
An undated image of Hakeem, nano-financing app logo. — Hakeem/Canva
An undated image of Hakeem, nano-financing app logo. — Hakeem/Canva

Hakeem, a pioneering Shariah-compliant nano-financing app, has won the prestigious Emerging FinTech Product Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024.

As Pakistan's sole representative among global finalists, Hakeem's achievement marks a key milestone for the country’s fintech potential.

Hakeem: Shariah-compliant nano-financing app

Being a fintech product of Walee Financial Services, Hakeem is designed to empower underserved communities with ethical and accessible financial solutions.

Hakeem's Shariah-compliant trading model provides individuals with financially inclusive and responsible opportunities that align with their values.

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Presented by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), PwC Singapore, and the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), this esteemed award recognises Hakeem's innovative approach to financial inclusion.

Walee Financial Services CEO Noshad Minhas expressed his gratitude for winning the award, stating: “Winning the Emerging FinTech Award at the Singapore FinTech Festival is a proud achievement for Walee Financial Services and for Pakistan.”

“This award validates our mission to deliver impactful, Shariah-compliant financial solutions that promote financial empowerment and financial inclusion,” Hakeem’s Head of Operations, Waqas Ramzan, stated.

“Hakeem is more than a product; it’s our promise to build financial independence and dignity for those that need it most,” Walee Financial Services Partner of Investments Khushba Hayat concluded.