05/02/2019
Think you're ready to automate your client reports? by Marc Dukes
It may sound over-simplistic, perhaps even trite, but investment managers must be clear about why they want to automate and have defined the outcomes they are seeking.
FinTech
05/02/2019
Bahrain Seeks To Transform Into Middle Eastern Fintech Hub
"Bahrain has moved very fast over the last few years and put in the right framework to support fintech growth," senior manager of financial services at EDB, Dalal Buhejji, said of the small country's transition.
05/01/2019
More measures to make Dubai smarter: Aisha Bin Bishr
Discussions are underway to ‘lift technology restrictions’ and boost economic businesses
05/01/2019
Amazon launches new Middle East marketplace, and rebrands Souq, the company it bought for $580 million in 2017
With the launch, Amazon said that it is rebranding Souq, the e-commerce company it bought for $580 million in 2017, to Amazon.ae.
05/01/2019
AI Everything Summit kicks off in Dubai
The technology may be worth as much as $122 billion to UAE economy
05/01/2019
Banking on the Future of Women
Digital financial services are cutting out the middleman to equalize opportunity
05/01/2019
Turkey: The Country Where Crypto Exchanges Are Beating the Bear Market
“It has one of the most robust and promising crypto communities anywhere in the entire world.”
05/01/2019
QFC puts fintech in spotlight at ‘Qatar Day’ in London
The event programme focused on asset management, capital markets, fintech and the cyber security sectors of financial services.
04/30/2019
Middle East heats up as global crypto hub
In recent months, sales worth $210 million have put UAE at the top of global digital asset fund raising list
04/29/2019
Temenos wins “Best Islamic Banking & Finance Technology Provider
Temenos' market-leading software recognized by industry peers for its exceptional offering in Islamic banking
04/26/2019
Technology represents opportunities, challenges for diversity
Diversity must be addressed through technology, according to Accenture MD
04/25/2019
UAE-based FinTech startup NewBridge joins forces with UK’s Meteor Asset Management
The company said it would look to expand its product to new markets over the next 12 months by hiring a team of business developers.
04/25/2019
Wirecard relied on three opaque partners for almost all its profit
Whistleblowers claim unit of German payments group was not audited
04/25/2019
Banks need to dedicate 10% of revenue to innovation, says fund manager
Increased resources required to fund fintech development could also lead to more bank mergers, says Jupiter AM's Guy de Blonay
04/25/2019
BBK enters new phase of innovation with Tailored service to preserve and sustain Wealth
BBK Privé now available to affluent clients across the Gulf region - its offerings a 360 degree of relationship including loans, deposits, investments and portfolio management.
04/25/2019
DIFC FinTech Hive launches career mentorship programme, AccelerateHer
Initiative aims to empower young, female talent in the fields of financial services and technology
04/24/2019
99% of UAE execs say the speed of innovation has accelerated
The UAE has outpaced global averages in many technology-driven areas like adaptation to 5G, AI and blockchain
04/24/2019
Banks use fintech to make up for lost time on financial inclusion
Institutions are investing in a bid to reach ‘unbanked’ groups in Africa and the Middle East
04/23/2019
UAE’s Mubadala Creates Abu Dhabi Hub71 With Softbank And Microsoft For New Space, Other Tech Start-Ups
Mubadala’s investments in Asia – totaling U.S.$15 billion to date – have been primarily made via Softbank’s Vision Fund.
04/22/2019
Temenos named one of the best workplaces in the UAE
Combining innovation, fast growth, leading technology, and a culture of excellence and social responsibility, Temenos is recognized for its commitment to its people, and creating a vibrant, fulfilling workplace