04/25/2019
Wirecard relied on three opaque partners for almost all its profit
Whistleblowers claim unit of German payments group was not audited
FinTech
04/25/2019
Banks need to dedicate 10% of revenue to innovation, says fund manager
Increased resources required to fund fintech development could also lead to more bank mergers, says Jupiter AM's Guy de Blonay
04/25/2019
BBK enters new phase of innovation with Tailored service to preserve and sustain Wealth
BBK Privé now available to affluent clients across the Gulf region - its offerings a 360 degree of relationship including loans, deposits, investments and portfolio management.
04/25/2019
DIFC FinTech Hive launches career mentorship programme, AccelerateHer
Initiative aims to empower young, female talent in the fields of financial services and technology
04/24/2019
99% of UAE execs say the speed of innovation has accelerated
The UAE has outpaced global averages in many technology-driven areas like adaptation to 5G, AI and blockchain
04/24/2019
Banks use fintech to make up for lost time on financial inclusion
Institutions are investing in a bid to reach ‘unbanked’ groups in Africa and the Middle East
04/23/2019
UAE’s Mubadala Creates Abu Dhabi Hub71 With Softbank And Microsoft For New Space, Other Tech Start-Ups
Mubadala’s investments in Asia – totaling U.S.$15 billion to date – have been primarily made via Softbank’s Vision Fund.
04/22/2019
Temenos named one of the best workplaces in the UAE
Combining innovation, fast growth, leading technology, and a culture of excellence and social responsibility, Temenos is recognized for its commitment to its people, and creating a vibrant, fulfilling workplace
04/22/2019
UAE's Al Hilal Bank plans digital transformation under new CEO
Amr Al Menhali, newly appointed as Al Hilal Bank's CEO, will lead a digital transformation to enhance customer experience
04/22/2019
Banking sector embraces digitalization towards financial inclusion and SME financing
Following the appointment of Tarek Fayed as Chairman and CEO in January 2018
04/18/2019
Special Report – A Roadmap for FinTech Firms Entering the Fast-Growing Emerging Markets
The report also examines market dynamics in key countries.
04/17/2019
You can now withdraw cash from these Abu Dhabi banks completely free
Dhs2 charges to get money are now a thing of the past
04/17/2019
Saudi Arabia’s war against hackers
Some of the key findings of the study, “Cybersecurity Challenges of Saudi Arabia: Past, Present and Future,”
04/15/2019
Kuwait introduces country’s first metal payment card
KFH will offer its new metal cards as an upgrade to a select group of its premium customers
04/15/2019
NBK Introduces More than 14 Updates to the NBK Mobile Banking App for Faster and Easier Transactions
Al Shoaibi: "The new updates and services enable customers to complete their transactions at any time and from any place without having to visit the branch
04/15/2019
Citi, Schroders launch investIQ for Citi clients
investIQ analyses the user’s investment personality, strengths and weaknesses, which will ultimately help them make more informed, well-rounded investment decisions.
04/15/2019
Objectway is one of the 100 World's Most Innovative Wealthtech.com
The WealthTech sector is one of the fastest growing verticals of FinTech
04/14/2019
HSBC to open the first digital branch in Qatar
HSBC Msheireb to offer a seamless digital experience reinforcing Msheireb's status as the world's SMARTEST and most sustainable city district
04/14/2019
The Case for Responsible Investing in Digital Financial Services
As data analytical capacities increase, data driven lending is emerging across the globe, and companies providing digital loans are quickly growing.
04/14/2019
MerQ closes its seed funding round
The company aims to cover various topics of financial literacy in banking and non-banking services and to help in financial inclusion by assisting the Egyptian public in making financial decisions through raising awareness on banking and financial sectors