06/07/2018
Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong further fintech collaboration
The HK-SFC and the FSRA have been active advocates of FinTech developments
FinTech
06/05/2018
Cryptocurrencies - from Wild West to widespread adoption
While the markets for Bitcoin and Ethereum and the rest might have been subdued, it's clear the cryptocurrency landscape is evolving quickly
06/04/2018
Profile Software launches next Leasing solution
In particular, the Leasing Management module ensures end to end automation from the Origination, through the activation of Lease and up to the Debt Collection and Recovery operations.
06/03/2018
Mashreq launches Poynt Smart Terminals in UAE
New system offers range of features for retailers
05/29/2018
Bitcoin Cash and EOS added to deVere Crypto as 35% of HNWIs embrace cryptocurrencies
The news comes as deVere release the findings of a new international poll in which it is revealed that 35 per cent of high net worth individuals are now already invested in or will make investments in cryptocurrencies before the end of 2018.
05/29/2018
Emirates NBD Introduces Integrated Digital Onboarding Service Enabled By Diebold Nixdorf
Region's first multi-functional interactive terminal enables customers to access branch services beyond banking hours, every day
05/29/2018
Former Falcon CEO resurfaces as fintech adviser
Sentifi is a Zurich-based fintech firm focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning and crowd intelligence.
05/24/2018
Why AI is the key to the future
The transport industry will see a predicted growth of AED 69 billion, largely due to the rise in autonomous vehicles.
05/20/2018
NBB’s digital transformation strategy announced
NBB aims for 80% of all transactions to be processed digitally and 20% of new products and services to be sold online to customers.
05/20/2018
The first Waqfe powered digital banking platform launched in Bahrain
Waqfe’s next generation platform addresses all of this comprehensively.
05/18/2018
The innovation wave for banks
Latest technology and methodologies are utilised in its digital banking offering with a number of successful implementations around the world.
05/17/2018
Why is Bahrain suddenly the center of attention for a blockchain of events
This adds to a series of initiatives aimed at incorporating the ledger technology into its business operations.
05/17/2018
DFSA Expands FinTech Innovation Testing Programme
The ITL programme enables firms to test innovations in financial technology in or from the Dubai International Financial Centre.
05/16/2018
WealthTech investments reached 80% of last year’s total in Q1 alone
Global WealthTech funding is on track to surpass 2017’s record with over $2bn invested in Q1 2018
05/15/2018
National Bank of Kuwait and Mastercard launch payments with selfies and fingerprint-enabled cards
NBK also introduced several other new features for its online banking service and mobile app.
05/15/2018
Sponsored Content – Higher Oil Prices Will Boost Saudi Investment into Ethereum and Other Cryptos
Saudi Arabia is looking to bring smart contract awareness to the world using Ethereum, along with payment processing through Ripple.
05/15/2018
Tech and innovation are at the core of the ‘New GCC’ investment opportunities as revealed ‘Gateway Gulf’
The event showcased major investment-ready projects worth $18 billion, with projects in the planning phase driving up the value of the project pipeline to $26 billion.
05/14/2018
Ithmaar Bank launches its new state-of-art e-banking service
The user-friendly new eBanking service from Veripark provides Ithmaar Bank customers with a dynamic digital platform
05/14/2018
Dubai-based Bitcoin exchange suspends UAE dirhram withdrawals
BitOasis claims issues with their bank to blame for the measure
05/14/2018
UAE digital bank attracts 10,000 new customers per month
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank launched by Emirates NBD, said to be fastest growing bank in the UAE