10/22/2020
Where Have All The Robos Gone?
Build it and they will come.
FinTech
10/22/2020
What advicetech trends can we expect to see in 2021? by Emily Chen, Iress
While consumer data rights legislation officially kicked off in July this year, it won’t be until next year we’ll begin to see some of the benefits of Open Banking.
10/22/2020
AI, or a thousand shades of grey? by Russ Bryan
With AI, after a time we may start to receive different answers from the same inputs because it generally involves broader data sets and far higher volumes, with all the associated probabilities.
10/21/2020
VerifyMe Signs Agreement with UAE-Based OWS Capital to Access Middle East Markets
Expects Sales to the UAE Government and Companies Across the Region
10/21/2020
Dubai Financial Services Authority to host second RegTech Live event
The event, the second of its kind for this year, builds on the topics discussed in June and reinforces the DFSA’s goal of fostering innovation in the Dubai International Financial Centre
10/19/2020
CITC launches strategy to enter a new era of digital regulation
The new strategy aims to boost connectivity and drive innovation, providing both users and investors with access to knowledge and opportunity
10/19/2020
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches UAE's first virtual banking sales platform
ADIB has seen a significant surge in customer demand for its digital banking services in 2020
10/15/2020
Privacy should be top priority of cybersecurity, say experts at a Saudi-led webinar
Panelists discussed the role of state and private sectors in foreseeing the future of public services
10/15/2020
Google starts digital engine to accelerate MENA's economic recovery
'Grow Stronger' programme to provide proactive ecosystem to help businesses, governments in face of changing dynamics
10/15/2020
Qatar’s digital industry poised for rapid growth fueled by $80bn investments
According to Burhonov, the country offers multi-billion dollar digital opportunities which run across operational, digital transformation, and strategic projects.
10/14/2020
CorporateStack imprints its presence in Egypt with a new office in Cairo
New office aimed at expanding its business into fast growing SME market in the country
10/14/2020
Sync. selected for Qatar Fintech Accelerator
It focuses on facilitating collaboration between startups and key partners and brands in Qatar.
10/14/2020
Taqadam doubles funding for upcoming startups in KSA
The accelerator, now in its fourth year, offers ongoing workshops in different topics for an average of three days each month throughout the accelerator period.
10/13/2020
Banking innovations prod customers to go digital
Digital banking has also played a supporting role in limiting the spread of COVID-19 as customers now prefer to do banking transactions from their home, instead of going to a bank branch.
10/09/2020
Dubai based Fintech Rise Launches New Platform for Affordable Remittance or Cross-Border Payments
There will be an option to set up and manage expense accounts and send small payments to family members without them knowing the details associated with the account.
10/09/2020
Fintech Saudi launches accelerator program
With the launch of Fintech Accelerator, Fintech Saudi aims to empower innovative entrepreneurs who display potential within the local fintech industry
10/09/2020
Infibeam Avenues inks deal with Oman’s Bank Dhofar for online payments
The company has said it has expanded its operations in the Middle East by entering Oman to offer payment gateway services to financial institutions.
10/08/2020
BIS Innovation Hub and Saudi G20 Presidency announce TechSprint winners
The winners, chosen by an independent panel of experts, addressed one or more of its three problem topics: dynamic information-sharing, monitoring and surveillance, and regulatory reporting.
10/08/2020
Leading Jordanian Bank Drives Digital Banking Growth with Temenos
The instant onboarding service and new mobile banking are expected to dramatically accelerate the bank’s customer base in Jordan
10/08/2020
UAE gets a peer-to-peer payments app that lets you split bills with friends
Residents are using the homegrown app Ziina to transfer rent payments, buy furniture or even pay freelancers