Samer Helbaoui
Samer brings over 20 years of financial and technology expertise to ViewTrade. Leading our Gulf expansion from the UAE, he significantly contributes to strategic partnerships and fintech innovation across the region.
Prior to ViewTrade, Samer held senior roles at top-tier institutions including GTN, Thomson Reuters, Dubai Islamic Bank, and Cedar Rose. Samer is passionate about bridging global financial technology expertise with local market needs to fuel growth, innovation, and client impact throughout the Gulf.
Samer Helbaoui: Press, Blogs & More
March 26, 2026
ViewTrade has completed FIX certification with IDS Fintech, enabling standardized order routing connectivity between both platforms. United States, March 25, 2026 --…
March 17, 2026
By Samer Helbaoui, VP Gulf Regional Growth, ViewTrade The GCC is entering a defining phase for capital markets. Investor expectations are…
March 13, 2026
How GCC markets are scaling fast: API-first architecture, exchange connectivity, T+1 and beyond, and the shift toward multi-asset platforms. Capital markets…
March 9, 2026
Insights from Samer Helbaoui, Vice President – Gulf Regional Growth at ViewTrade From 24/7 trading infrastructure to cross-border access and Gen…
February 24, 2026
For more than a decade, fintech has been defined by speed. Faster onboarding. Faster launches. Faster growth. But as we move…
February 24, 2026
Global investing is no longer optional. But building it well is far more complex than it appears. As investor demand for…
February 9, 2026
Discover why 2026 marks a turning point for FinTech—where infrastructure, trust, regulation, and institutional maturity define long-term success. Why Fintechs are…
February 9, 2026
Explore why global investing success depends on execution, infrastructure, and operating structure not just market access. Conversation between Samer Helbaoui, VP…
July 31, 2025
As the Gulf (GCC) region emerges as a hub for innovation, it has impacted macro trends, digital-first Gen Z demands, and…
July 22, 2025
As the Gulf region undergoes rapid digital transformation, embedded finance is gaining momentum - enabling platforms to integrate trading and investing…
July 17, 2025
Liquidity is a crucial part of any market. It is the concept of ensuring there is sufficient access to a product…
July 8, 2025
KnowledgeNet x ViewTrade Event | Dubai | June 25, 2025 ViewTrade and KnowledgeNet co-hosted an exclusive event in Dubai focused on…
July 8, 2025
Centroid Solutions x ViewTrade Event | Dubai | June 24, 2025 ViewTrade, in partnership with Centroid Solutions, hosted an industry-focused event…
May 22, 2025
If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be and why?Relationships. I naturally enjoy building and nurturing…
April 25, 2025
Centroid Solutions is pleased to announce the integration of Centroid Bridge, its multi-asset connectivity engine, with ViewTrade Holding Corporation (“ViewTrade”), a…
April 14, 2025
United States, 11 April 2025: ViewTrade Holding Corporation (“ViewTrade”) and ZAG Technologies, through its flagship platform ZagTrader, have announced their collaboration…
November 21, 2024
ViewTrade Holding Corp. announces the renaming of Orbis Systems Inc. to ViewTrade Technology Corporation, unifying its brand to strengthen global growth.…
Videos
FinTech in 2026: Why Infrastructure and Trust Matter More Than Growth
Key Themes Covered
- FinTech infrastructure as a system—not a feature
- The role of regulation in enabling sustainable FinTech growth
- Why trust is the hardest asset to scale in financial services
- How global investing platforms must prioritise execution, compliance, and resilience
- AI in financial services: enabling better outcomes without replacing human judgment
- Hidden risks in brokerage, wealth, and trading platforms during rapid scale
Global Investing Infrastructure: Why Structure and Execution Matter
Key Themes Covered:
- Global investing as a business system, not a product feature
- Execution, reconciliation, custody, and reporting accuracy
- Structural decisions that impact long-term scale
- Why different investor segments require different operating models
How Fintech Partnerships Are Unlocking Access to Global Markets | ViewTrade x Centroid Solutions Podcast
As the Gulf (GCC) region emerges as a hub for innovation, it has impacted macro trends, digital-first Gen Z demands, and cross-border investing which are reshaping financial services. In this exclusive podcast, we delve into the need for global market access, localized user experiences, and technology partnerships to address infrastructure gaps where collaboration not fragmentation can drive scalable growth across asset classes and regulations.
Enabling Cross-Border Access Through Embedded Finance | ViewTrade x KnowledgeNet Podcast
As the Gulf region undergoes rapid digital transformation, embedded finance is gaining momentum – enabling platforms to integrate trading and investing functionalities into their ecosystems without directly becoming licensed financial institutions. In this insightful podcast, we dive into how embedded finance is transforming the financial ecosystem across the Middle East.
