Julius Baer hires Deutsche banker as MEA Geneva head
Yvan Wicht has been appointed Julius Baer’s head Middle East and Africa for Geneva, effective from Friday. Wicht is…
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Digital services delivered with a human touch – that's the future of banking
Financial institutions are finding new ways to connect as the world becomes increasingly more digital. As companies continue to innovate,…
Yvan Wicht joins Julius Baer as Group Head Middle East & Africa Geneva
Effective today, Yvan Wicht has joining as Group Head Middle East & Africa Geneva, reporting to Régis Burger, Sub-Region Head…
GPS opens Mena headquarters in Dubai
Global Processing Services has announced that it has officially launched its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) office and appointed…
Fintech Fund Launched by Banking Institutions in Egypt to Support Nationwide Digital Transformation Strategy
Three Egypt-based banking institutions will be establishing a 1 billion Egyptian pound Fintech fund (appr. $63.6 million) in order to…
Saudi Arabia's wealth fund to sell part of stake in Saudi Telecom
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), the country's sovereign wealth fund, is considering selling part of its 70% stake in…
Saudi regulator CMA approves four stake sale applications in Nomu
Saudi Arabia's capital market regulator has approved the share sale applications of four companies in the Nomu Parallel Market. …
Qatar banking sector remains 'safe, sound and solid', says QCB governor
Qatar’s banking sector remains “safe, sound and solid”; HE the QCB Governor Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud al-Thani said and noted…
Fintech in The Middle East, Africa and South Asia With Dubai DIFC’s Raja Al Mazrouei
Dubai is an undisputed leader as a regional leading FinTech hub across the wider Middle East, Africa and South Asia…
Jordan Kuwait Bank to launch region’s first contactless biometric cards using Thales tech
French technology company Thales will supply Jordan Kuwait Bank with contactless biometric Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) bank cards allowing…
Schroders Global Investor Study 2021
The impact of the global pandemic has sharpened investors’ focus on environmental and social issues despite calls for greater sustainability-focused…
EFG Hermes close to obtain licence to finance startups
Egyptian Financial Group Hermes Holding (EFG Hermes) (HRHO) is close to obtain a licence to finance startups and small- and…