Money Majlis
Welcome to the podcast that’s redefining conversations on banking, finance, technology and marketing.
Exploring topics that are current, consequential and controversial, it is a fortnightly deep-dive with leaders, thinkers and innovators by the veteran banker Suvo Sarkar.
Money Majlis is the only podcast of its kind in the region, and since its launch in April 2024, has gained a loyal base of listeners across 110+ countries.
Currently in its Season 2, it is among the top 3 business podcasts in the Middle East.
It was recently awarded the Best New Podcast for 2024 at the PodClub people’s choice awards in Dubai.
Episodes
71 episodes
Ep XTRA 13. Music, Masala and Malgudi: Inside the world of Shankar Mahadevan
What if one man’s voice could change the way we hear music, eat food and celebrate life? In this special Money Majlis XTRA episode, Suvo Sarkar is joined by Padma Shri awardee Shankar Mahadevan, singer, composer, Grammy‑winning fron...
Ep 57. Rebuilding a Bank in the Age of AI: Inside Emirates NBD’s transformation
What does it really take to rebuild a bank from the inside out—without breaking it, and without losing what made it trusted in the first place? In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down with his former coll...
Ep 56. 25 Years, 500 Million Visas: Zubin Karkaria on building VFS Global
Visa outsourcing is one of those invisible pipes of the global economy—critical to how we travel, work and study abroad, yet rarely understood as an industry in its own right. In this special episode of Money Majlis to celebrate the 25th annive...
Ep 55. Amplify, Adapt, Advance: Thriving in the AI age. A discussion with Dr Ayesha Khanna
What happens when one of the world’s most respected AI entrepreneurs sits down with a veteran banker to talk about the future of work, banking, and inclusion in the age of intelligent machines? In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo is joined by...
Ep XTRA 12. Beats, Brand and Legacy: Inside the Rhythm of Bickram Ghosh
What does it take to carry the weight of a classical tradition and simultaneously shatter its boundaries? In this special episode of Money Majlis XTRA, recorded in the heart of Kolkata, Suvo Sarkar sits down with tabla maestro and composer Bick...
Ep 54. Innovation, Inclusion & Intelligence: Dimitrios Dosis of Mastercard on the future of money
What happens when one of the world’s most dynamic payments corridors becomes a live laboratory for the future of money? In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Dr. Dimitrios Dosis, President for Eastern Europe, Middle E...
Ep 53. Inside MENA’s New Payments Powerhouse: Murat Suzer on Network International’s next chapter
Network International’s merger with Magnati has quietly created a new payments powerhouse at the heart of the Middle East and Africa’s digital economy. In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down with Murat Cagri Suzer, Network’s Gro...
Ep 52. Wio, Women and What’s Next: A Conversation with Amina Taher
In this episode of Money Majlis with Suvo Sarkar, we look at the rise of digital banking in the UAE through the lens of one person’s journey: Amina Taher, Chief Marketing Officer of Wio Bank.Amina has spent two decades moving a...
Ep XTRA 11. Beyond 1983: Kapil Dev on Cricket, Culture and Courage
In this XTRA edition of Money Majlis, the conversation steps out of the boardroom and into the dressing room with one of the most iconic leaders world sport has ever produced, Kapil Dev. From Chandigarh’s dusty grounds to lifting the 1983 World...
Ep 51. Flying high : a conversation with Paul Griffiths, aviation’s Willy Wonka
The Season 3 opener of Money Majlis puts you right in the cockpit of Dubai’s aviation story, with Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, as your guide. He isn’t just running DXB and DWC; he is shaping how a city’s ambition takes flight, turning...
Ep 50. Networks, Neural Links and Net Zero: Two futurists on tomorrow’s economy
Season 2 of Money Majlis wraps with a powerful double feature recorded live at the inaugural Dubai Futurists Summit 2025, bringing together two of the world’s most compelling futurists: Ross Dawson and Ramez Naam. In this special ...
Ep 49. Augmented, Not Replaced: The AI-Native Future of Wealth Management
Private banking and wealth management are under intense pressure: rising regulation, demanding next-gen clients and thinning margins are forcing institutions to rethink how they work. In this episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits with Banes...
Ep 48. Democratising Finance: Kim Fournais on the story of Saxo Bank and honest capitalism
Money Majlis kicks off 2026 with my predictions for the 6 top trends in banking this year plus a candid, high-energy conversation with one of Europe’s original fintech pioneers: Kim Fournais, founder and CEO of Saxo Bank. From start...
Ep 47. Fintech for the Many: Tariq bin Hendi on rewiring everyday money
In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with former colleague Dr. Tariq bin Hendi, Vice Chairman and CEO of Astra Tech, to unpack how Botim is transforming from a simple VoIP calling app into an AI-native fintech powerhouse ...
Ep XTRA 10. Culture, Curiosity, and the Future of Universities : Dr Ranjan Banerjee on re-imagining education
Dr Ranjan Banerjee brings a rare blend of empathy, intellect and visionary leadership to this XTRA episode of Money Majlis recorded in Mumbai. As founding Vice Chancellor of Nayanta University, he is pioneering an audacious experiment in Indian...
Ep 46. Beyond Apps: Why the Next Tech Revolution Must Tackle Energy, Food, and Poverty
In this riveting new episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar welcomes Pablos Holman, the legendary hacker, inventor, and futurist whose creativity transforms science fiction into the fabric of our daily lives. Suvo engages Pablos in a conversation...
Ep 45. Zain Verjee: From CNN frontlines to amplifying Africa’s creative voice
In this captivating episode of Money Majlis, the spotlight shines on Zain Verjee, a formidable journalist, entrepreneur, and global communicator whose inspiring journey bridges continents, cultures, and industries. From...
Ep XTRA9 : Money with Meaning: The story of purpose-driven leadership with Tariq Al Gurg, Dubai Cares
Step into a masterclass on purpose-driven leadership and global impact with this XTRA episode of Money Majlis. Host Suvo Sarkar interviews Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, the dynamic CEO and Vice Chairman of Dubai Cares, for a conversation that moves from b...
Ep 44. ESG is not enough: Rajeev Peshawaria on Doing Well by Doing Good
In this illuminating episode of Money Majlis, visionary thinker Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of the Stewardship Asia Center, takes listeners on a powerful journey through the future of leadership, purpose, and the pursuit of good profit.&nbs...
Ep 43. Ahmed Bin Sulayem: Building Dubai’s Global Trade Powerhouse
In this episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, for a rare, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the headlines. From the 30th floor of U...
Ep 42. Branch Today, Gone Tomorrow : futurist Brett King on the new economics of banking
In this electrifying episode of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar sits down with Brett King, the world’s most cited financial futurist, to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping global banking. Fresh from hosting the inaugural Dubai Futurists X S...
Ep XTRA 8. Painting with Light: The bold cinematic journey of of Nayla Al Khaja
Episode XTRA 8 of Money Majlis welcomes the trailblazing Nayla Al Khaja, the UAE’s first female film director, award-winning producer, and relentless advocate for women in the arts. In this raw and revelatory conversation, Nayla sh...
Ep 41. Banking on Purpose & People: The Samit Ghosh playbook
Step into the heart of India’s banking revolution as Money Majlis welcomes Samit Ghosh, an iconic banker and the founder of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, whose name resonates with financial inclusion and the transformation of millions of lives. I...
Ep 40. Culture, Connection, and Change: Adrian Simpson’s guide to effective leadership
In this fascinating episode of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar discusses the world of leadership, innovation, and high-performing organizations with Adrian Simpson, founder and CEO of Wavelength. Adrian, renowned as the “Chief Connector,” shares...
Ep XTRA 7 : Megacities, Migration, and Money: futurist Parag Khanna on what’s next
In this XTRA edition of Money Majlis, host Suvo Sarkar sits down with Dr. Parag Khanna, best-selling author and celebrated geographer, futurist, and founder of AlphaGeo. Known for his provocative idea that “connectivity is destiny,” Dr. Khanna ...