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Junaid Wahedna

CEO & Founder, Wahed

Search every verified Junaid Wahedna interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote โ€” each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Junaid Wahedna, founder and CEO of Wahed, discussed the company's opening of its first global branch on Baker Street in London. He stated that the physical location was intended to build trust and credibility with clients amid market volatility, noting that it is unusual for a fintech to open a branch. Wahedna described the company's origin as a response to the challenge faced by Muslims who, for religious reasons, seek to avoid interest-based financial products. Wahedna also spoke about the challenges of founding a regulated financial institution, citing the need for significant initial capital for licensing, compliance, and infrastructure. He noted that raising sufficient capital remains a major barrier to entry, particularly given the current environment of higher capital costs.

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