06/19/2019
Dubai retailer, HSBC complete pioneering blockchain transaction
Landmark Group announces first-of-its-kind transaction that connected two independently-built blockchain platforms
FinTech
06/18/2019
National Bank of Pakistan turns to Autosoft for Bahrain operation
Among the benefits being sought within the project is the ability to swiftly configure and launch new products.
06/17/2019
Citibank officially invites Pakistan to international fintech competition
The challenge is going to revolve around four main problems, namely digitized cash collections, assured payments, B2B2C enablement and digitizing trade processes.
06/17/2019
Is artificial intelligence the new oil for the UAE?
The UAE is leading the race to an artificial intelligence-enabled business age as it prepares for a post-oil era
06/17/2019
Volante Technologies launches SEPA instant payments as a service on Microsoft Azure for RT1 and TIPS
Managed service approaches are an ideal fit for instant payments,” noted David Bannister, Senior Analyst, Aite Group.
06/17/2019
6 Israeli startups nab spotlight in global awards for profitable, impactful tech
Firms chosen out of 270 worldwide in the Transformational Business Awards, run by World Bank Group and Financial Times
06/13/2019
Citi issues call for entries to Mena Fintech Challenge
The launch of this challenge is an important milestone in our quest to uncover innovative solutions for our clients
06/13/2019
Turkey's BKM goes live with blockchain-based digital certificate platform
Blockchain is now integrated into our lives via belgem.io.
06/12/2019
GCC nations to adopt FinTech faster than peers, S&P says
Internet use, customers’ inclination, ready capital and regulators will be the main drivers
06/12/2019
ABN Amro takes stake in financial crime outfit Thetaray
Our investment in ThetaRay strengthens the current operational relationship between the bank and ThetaRay.
06/11/2019
Digital payments experience soaring popularity in the banking industry: report
Keynote session in progress at the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2018
06/10/2019
Finance ministers call for creation of digital tax for tech companies
Officials agree to set up new tax model adapted to digital economy
06/10/2019
Arabian Bourse receives Initial Approval for Crypto Asset Exchange & Custodian
ABX has chosen to be based in ADGM, Abu Dhabi, to benefit from the enlightened crypto asset regulatory framework, rapidly growing crypto asset industry in the region, concentration of global financial institutions and a trusted regulatory regime.
06/07/2019
Artificial intelligence in banking
A lever for profitability with limited implementation to date
06/06/2019
Emirates NBD builds bank of future with Amazon Web Services
UAE bank is accessing the latest technology through a close relationship with IT giant Amazon Web Services
06/06/2019
Allied Wallet is Helping Saudi Arabia Diversify Their Economy with E-Commerce
Its e-commerce sector is growing at a 32% annual rate, and they are expected to have over 19 million online shoppers by 2022.
06/06/2019
Accelerating digital innovation inside and out
Agile teams, ecosystems, and ethics
06/04/2019
Bank Leumi, CIBC and NAB launch online portal for fintechs
This is a global online portal developed to help drive client-focused innovation by facilitating collaboration between the banks and fintechs.
06/03/2019
Crédit Agricole Egypt advances digital transformation culture, opens more innovative branches across Egypt
This concept is based on the balance between the latest technology and human advice in a way to support the culture of digital transformation and financial inclusion.
06/03/2019
e-Gift: Commercial Bank suggests innovative gifting idea for Eid
e-Gift is a feature that combines both the convenience and swiftness of electronic money transfer with the personalized touch of a greeting card, making it an ideal gift for Eid.