03/09/2021
Robo-advisors: the future of wealth management
Using algorithms to deliver tailored solutions, robo-advisors make investment affordable
FinTech
03/09/2021
AI in the UAE: Falling short of expectations despite huge business, educational potential
But the vast majority of organizations in the wider EMEA region, including the UAE, are still at the early stages of exploring the technology’s potential (52%) or still require significant organizational work to implement an AI/ML solution (36%).
03/09/2021
Seven essentials to digital transformation in banking
A successful transformation requires a simplification of these myriad applications to ensure a seamless back-end operation.
03/09/2021
UAE-based neobank YAP debuts country's first independent digital banking platform
YAP already has more than 20,000 pre-registered consumers
03/09/2021
Suez Canal Bank selects Temenos core package
This will help the bank achieve its strategic goals to grow sustainably while delivering more value to customers and shareholders.
03/09/2021
AppTech and NEC Payments Announce Financial Close of their Agreement
The merging of AppTech’s merchant services and secure text payment solution with NECP’s digital account
03/05/2021
Top Egyptian Bank Selects Temenos to Transform Digital Banking in Egypt
Temenos’ digital banking platform will help Suez Canal Bank drive sustainable growth and financial inclusion in country where more than 40 million are unbanked
03/05/2021
Open Banking: the opportunities and the risks
Strong customer authentication must be adopted to make open banking a success
03/04/2021
Anghami to be first Arabic technology firm to list on Nasdaq New York
UAE-headquartered music streaming service plans to rival Spotify, Deezer with US IPO
03/04/2021
Qatar, UAE, Iran and Egypt making big strides in digital inclusion
Qatar, the UAE and Egypt are among the top five most improved countries when it comes to digital inclusion between 2017 and 2020 – each having jumped eight spots on the Roland Berger ranking.
03/04/2021
PwC's Experience Centre hosts region's top FinTech start-ups
Most recently, this has seen the advisory and auditing giant play host to Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai at its Experience Centre in the city.
03/04/2021
FinTech and digital transformation headline at the 10th Annual Middle East Banking Summit
Another discussion featuring Sid Bhatia from Dataiku, Ahmed Alrefaei from Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade, Sri Lakshmi from First Abu Dhabi Bank and Alok Gupta from HSBC.
03/04/2021
ESG investing and digital in focus at HSBC Middle East capital markets forum
The region's capital markets have made great strides in recent years, becoming integral components of benchmark emerging market indices for global investors, and they are poised to develop further still as the region actively pursues both the ESG and
03/03/2021
SS&C Intralinks Sees Continued Strength in Mergers & Acquisitions Activity through Q2 2021
We anticipate positive M&A volume across most territories through Q2 2021 and are looking at new ways in forecasting deal volume through these unique times.
03/03/2021
Bank of Israel encourages participation in hackathon on the use of ISO 20022 for x-border payments
Bank of Israel encourages participation in a global hackathon on the issue of cross-border payments
03/02/2021
ADCB Egypt prepares to launch package of digital services: CEO
Bank completes final preparations for second phase launch of internet, mobile banking for individuals and companies, says Ihab ElSewerky
03/01/2021
KPMG: 98% of Saudi CEOs set to invest in cloud technology in 2021
SAP found that while 83 percent of respondents said data sharing improved their innovation in current goods or services, only 22 percent did this with partners.
02/25/2021
81% of business leaders believe COVID has increased the need for improved security of finances
Over one-third (35%) of those who saw a need for improved security also singled out securing data as one of their biggest financial technology priorities post-pandemic
02/25/2021
The 10th annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit returns next week
The programme agenda will cover a range of areas including customer acquisition, best data management practices for innovation, transforming banking touchpoints to revitalise corporate and retail experiences, the role of the CIO in today’s ever-chan
02/25/2021
Finablr owners set for merger with Bahrain payments firm
The deal will be subject to regulatory approval in India, Bahrain and Kuwait.