03/18/2019
DCCI to help startups navigate the UAE’s funding landscape
The findings were released during Dubai Startup Hub’s Entrepreneurship Advocacy event series, which was hosted earlier today at Dubai Chamber’s head office.
Innovation & Startups
03/18/2019
Blocktails are the new cocktails – How the technology that runs cryptocurrency transactions is pushing the boundaries in the F&B world
So he turned to cryptocurrency, or more precisely, the technology that underpins it, blockchain.
03/15/2019
Finastra named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for end-to-end corporate banking solution providers
Banks are re-evaluating their business models in corporate banking but face the dual challenge of driving down costs and innovating to stay relevant.
03/15/2019
Money keeps flowing to fintechs
The online challenger bank Chime announced a $200 million funding round at the beginning of March, the largest ever for a savings and lending fintech.
03/14/2019
Alinma Bank wins award in MEFTECH
This award is a testament to our successful execution of this approach; and we will continue to work toward being the preferred financial partner for all in our market.”
03/14/2019
HSBC invests in Asian insurtech CXA Group
CXA describes itself as a one-stop, predictive and data intelligence platform for better health and wealth, helping to address the escalating healthcare costs across Asia.
03/13/2019
The customer is at the heart of the Middle Eastern fintech revolution
Consumers are increasingly looking for quick and easy solutions for their financial needs, and with a burgeoning start-up industry in the Middle East, soon they will have numerous solutions to choose from.
03/13/2019
Tech giants do not face enough competition – reducing consumer choice and innovation
An independent panel of experts says UK competition rules must be updated for the digital age.
03/13/2019
Unlocking digital competition, Report of the Digital Competition Expert Panel
An independent report on the state of competition in digital markets, with proposals to boost competition and innovation for the benefit of consumers and businesses.
03/13/2019
CXA, a health-focused digital insurance startup, raises $25M
The ultimate goal is to bring value to employees to keep them healthier and lower the overall premiums for their employers.
03/12/2019
Digital can make sure there’s insurance cover for all risks
After making inroads into financial services delivery, insurance is next for digital
03/12/2019
HK-UK Fintech firms bridge international banking for start-ups
The aim is to give start-ups and SMEs in HK and across the world access to a greater number of online platforms.
03/12/2019
The Financial Times recognizes Trustly as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies
Trustly ranks 12th among the fintech companies, and 7th among the Swedish companies.
03/12/2019
Cairo-based B2B loyalty solutions provider Dsquares raises investment from Algebra and Ezdehar, launches B2C discounts app
Following their success in B2B segment, Dsquares is now expanding into B2C with the launch of a discounts app called Lucky.
03/12/2019
IBM hub to drive Qatar’s vibrant fintech ambitions
Al Khalifa said that QDB is planning to invest more into the Venture Capital fund initiatives.
03/12/2019
Over 100 Finastra customers upgraded trade software in time to meet new SWIFT standards
Amsterdam Trade Bank and First Abu Dhabi Bank among customers upgraded in record time ahead of regulation deadline
03/12/2019
Dunstan Thomas provides portal & illustrations technology and user experience expertise to Spire Platform Solutions
Novia launched the UK’s first SLI offering to the IFA market last month. Spire PS now plans to offer the SLI to other providers and platforms.
03/11/2019
Vista Bank chooses cloud-native, cloud-agnostic Temenos Infinity and Temenos T24 Transact to provide innovative, customer-centered banking services
Vista Bank chooses cloud-native, cloud-agnostic Temenos Infinity and Temenos T24 Transact to provide innovative, customer-centered banking services
03/11/2019
Itiviti launches unified offering following merger with Ullink
Across these two pillars, Itiviti provides flexibility and breadth of functionality to serve any trading style across asset classes.
03/11/2019
JPMorgan To Combine Middle-Market Tech, Emerging Growth Banking Units
The group will hawk services to the companies, offering to handle treasury, payments, credit, financing, mergers, and acquisitions, noted the report.