Retail Banking

FinTech

Emirates NBD strengthens Treasury proposition with roll out of state-of-the-art enterprise platform

February 26, 2019

Emirates NBD has announced that it has partnered with Calypso Technology Inc., the standard for treasury and capital markets software,…

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Financial Results

First Abu Dhabi Bank plans to issue $2-$4b in bonds in 2019-CFO

February 26, 2019

First Abu Dhabi Bank, plans to issue $2 billion (Dh7.35 billion) to $4 billion in bonds in 2019, the group…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Bahrain's Bank ABC aims to expand footprint in Mena with acquisitions

February 26, 2019

Bahrain’s Bank ABC is looking for merger and acquisition opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa to expand its…

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Executive Moves

IIFM appoints KIB chairman to board

February 26, 2019

The International Islamic Financial Market has announced the appointment of Sheikh Mohammed Jarrah Al-Sabah, chairman of Kuwait International Bank, to…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Arabia’s central bank governor ‘does not see more bank mergers’

February 25, 2019

Saudi Arabia’s central bank does not see more bank mergers for the time being beyond those already announced, its governor…

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FinTech

Bank Aljazira to offer Apple Pay

February 24, 2019

BANK Aljazira, a leading and fast growing financial institution, customer-driven and service oriented Saudi Financial Group is among the first…

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Awards and Recognition

Emirates NBD Group recognised at Gulf Customer Experience Awards

February 24, 2019

Emirates NBD was recognised for its efforts towards enhancing customers’ banking experience at the recently held Gulf Customer Experience Awards.…

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New Investment Products & Services

Network International launches instant bank card service for Arab Jordan Investment Bank

February 22, 2019

As part of its ongoing efforts to increase the accessibility of card use in the Kingdom, Network International, a leading…

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FinTech

Intellect limited joins hands with Bahrain Bank for digitising banking business

February 21, 2019

City-based Intellect Design Arena Ltd, has been selected by BBK, to implement a comprehensive digital transformation of its banking business. …

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FinTech

UAE-based blockchain platform for trade finance distribution goes live with 25 banks

February 21, 2019

TradeAssets, is now live with 25 banks.   The first transaction was completed on February 6, and the onboarded banks…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

QIB lays strong foundation for digital banking lead: Sheikh Jassim

February 21, 2019

QIB shareholders have given approval to amend the bank’s Articles of Association to comply with the listing condition of dividing…

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FinTech

BBK Partners with Intellect's Digital Transaction Banking for Digital Transformation of its Transaction Banking Business

February 21, 2019

BBK has selected Intellect Global Transaction Banking  to implement a comprehensive digital transformation of its transaction banking business, thus equipping…

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