Commercial Bank handles over 2 million contactless taps a month
Commercial Bank’s digital innovations have become popular among its customers. The bank handles over 2 million contactless taps every month,…
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Will P2P lenders ever soar in the stock market?
Tarya and Blender, two of the four peer-to-peer lending platforms active in Israel, have just announced they are going public.…
Much to do and learn as UAE banks take long road back to normalcy
Forced to respond to some exacting realities, banks learned valuable lessons in the early months of the pandemic. There was…
The Post Pandemic Opportunity For GCC Retail Banks
While retail banks globally have reacted to the COVID-19 crisis with speed, dexterity, and purpose, further challenges await in their…
Why retail lending will remain a key focus for Saudi banks?
The sustained growth in retail lending is a key source of strength for Saudi banks and that has largely mitigated…
SHUAA Capital Secures Two Awards on Back of Strong 2020
SHUAA Capital has announced that it has won two awards at the Global Banking & Finance Awards 2020, "Asset Management…
Why fintech is on the brink of rapid expansion in the GCC
The fintech industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council region looks well placed to enjoy a period of substantial growth. Despite…
NCB, Samba shareholders to discuss planned merger on March 1
National Commercial Bank said today an extraordinary general assembly meeting will be held on March 1, to discuss the planned…
What can Mena learn from the African experience in fintech?
Mahmood Ahmadu is the chairman of Innovate 1 Pay, a Nigerian financial technology (fintech) company established in 2012, providing online…
Coronavirus vaccine passports: What you need to know
Bahrain has launched a digital Covid-19 vaccine passport, one of the first countries to do so, the Gulf state’s media…
Saudi Central Bank launches instant payment system Sarie
The Saudi Central Bank launched the instant payment system Sarie, on Sunday, under the patronage of bank’s governor, Dr. Fahad…
Rare pandemic positive as the UAE sees unprecedented momentum in start-up seeding
The UAE is currently witnessing an unprecedented momentum in the seeding of start-ups, with several axed mid-career professionals and senior…