09/29/2019
Figures show rise in fintech registrations in Dubai
Fintech expert Tom Bicknell of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law, said the rising number of registrations was part of a general trend in the Middle East.
FinTech
09/27/2019
Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank Brings International FinTech Talent Home to Abu Dhabi
Innovative internship program bolsters Abu Dhabi’s status as a world-class centre for finance and innovation
09/27/2019
BBK launches fintech training programme
The bank has inducted local talent for training over three months
09/26/2019
PwC Outlines Policy Recommendations for Blockchain Implementation
It is without question that blockchain has been on the lips of innovators over recent years.
09/26/2019
Online platform to facilitate investment in Saudi municipal projects
Application has facilitated 4,500 investment opportunities, says official
09/25/2019
Israel Approves New Digital Bank
The move comes as the country is working to boost competition in the banking sector, including lowering capital requirements and making the approval process easier for new banks.
09/25/2019
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Goes Live with Intellect's Digital Transaction Banking
iGTB solution key to the digital transformation of ADIB's end-to-end transaction banking services, empowering the bank to provide convenient, rapid and more operationally efficient services
09/25/2019
ADIB supports global Fintech companies through "Speed Meeting" sessions at the ADIB Simple Lab
The event took place at ADIB's Simple Lab and provided the participating FinTechs with an opportunity to outline and pitch their proposition to ADIB management and decision makers representing several areas across the bank
09/25/2019
Mashreq and Emirates NBD roll out digital banking for SMEs
NeoBiz and E20. complement the UAE lenders’ branchless offerings and address the challenges faced by new businesses
09/24/2019
Ripple Signs Up Major UAE Bank to RippleNet
As reportedby U.Today, Ripple also recently teamed up with one of the largest private banks in Pakistan.
09/24/2019
Avaloq named Overall Winner in the 2019 XCelent European Wealth Management Technology Vendors report
Avaloq was named the winner due to its strong performance across each Celent ABCD Vendor View category1 and having earned the highest total score.
09/23/2019
Banks in GCC, APAC adopting digital identity, biometrics, AI
According to the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf, some 40 percent of the GCC population is under 30.
09/20/2019
'UAE a strategic growth market,' says National Payments Corporation of India
RuPay cards are now being issued by over 1100+ banks with a customer base of 600+ million
09/19/2019
MenaPay Digitizing Cash In The Middle East, North Africa
The firm, established in Dubai, delivers blockchain payments tech that helps digitize cash for 80% of the unbanked population in the MENA region.
09/19/2019
Middle East FinTech sector could raise more than $2bn by 2022, Milken says
The financial technology sector is growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 30 per cent
09/19/2019
Oracle to launch new cloud facilities in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Company's local clients include First Abu Dhabi Bank, DP World, Landmark Group and Apparel Group
09/18/2019
Dubai Cultiv8 invests in FinTech startup Wahed Invest in a multi-million dollar deal
Wahed said: “Technology is redefining financial services, bringing new and innovative financial prospects to the largely underserved and marginalized populace.
09/18/2019
SC Ventures Invests in Artificial Intelligence Platform
SC Ventures has made a strategic investment in artificial intelligence services platform Digital Reasoning
09/17/2019
Objectway Recognized by Celent as a Key Player for Client Reporting Solutions Delivering a Better Client Experience
Objectway offers different forms of client reporting: traditional PDFs, Apps, secure messaging, or remote collaboration via secure auditable video reporting.
09/17/2019
Second Artificial Intelligence Week kicks off in Dubai
Knowing the central role AI plays