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Santander extends money transfer business PagoFX to UK sole traders

The firm, which employs 50 staff and operates as a stand-alone entity, says the real-time money transfer service will be extended to SME businesses "in the near future".

Jersey headquartered Calligo makes second Irish acquisition in six months

These two acquisitions combine to make Calligo one of the largest IT managed service providers in Ireland, and the only one to offer data privacy support at the heart of every service.

Genie Networks Wins 2020 Fortress Cyber Security Award

The industry awards program sought to identify and reward the world's leading companies and products that are working to keep our data and electronic assets safe among a growing threat from hackers.

Saudi-based fintech company Halalah rebrands to Hala

The choice of the new name came after “a thorough rebranding exercise that redefined the company’s brand and product strategy, as it plans to swiftly roll out a set of services that will reflect its customer-centric proposition and values.

Varo Money CEO Colin Walsh : We Designed Varo to be Your Primary Bank Account

In the US, there are a growing number of digital banks, or Fintechs providing bank-like services, competing for your business.

IBS Recognizes Temenos as the #1 Best-Selling Banking Software for Digital, Core Banking, Payments, and Risk Management

Temenos named leader in digital banking and channels category with Temenos Infinity for the fourth consecutive year, with 50% more new deals than the next provider

New platform using data technology blockchain may boost GCC sukuks, says S&P report

Lockdown measures have demonstrated how the capacity of a company or a bank to shift its business online is critical for its continuity

Islamic banking software market maintains strong growth momentum

The Middle East and Africa will also offer several growth opportunities to market vendors during the forecast period.

Qatar Fintech Hub to Support Global Financial Services Providers with Establishing Operations in Middle Eastern Country

QFTH has been working cooperatively with NIUM, a Singapore based global financial infrastructure provider. Georges noted that NIUM has a presence in more than 65 countries, and plans to establish operations in Qatar.

Software AG awards Gulf and Levant partners at virtual summit

Celebrates strong channel growth and expands regional partner community with ITS and EHDF

Competitive Advantage: Exploring The Middle East's Potential To Become A Global Fintech Hub

Investment in Middle Eastern fintech companies is expected to grow to around US$2 billion in venture capital by 2022, which will fund 465 fintech companies, an increase from $80 million that was raised by 30 fintech companies in 2017.

AJ Bell appoints Clearstream for third-party fund processing

AJ Bell will benefit from the ability to process its post-trading activities for funds alongside existing, more traditional products, such as equities, corporate and government bonds, with both a domestic and global reach.

Old Mutual plans more digital platforms

Parent company and Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Listed entity, Old Mutual Plc, also said it faced similar challenges in its other markets.

How Banks are using Technology to Master the CX Game

After all, the digitally-savvy customers are literally asking for it.

Manulife Hong Kong among the first wave of insurers approved to launch 'Virtual Face-to-Face' agency sales platform

The new insurtech solution is approved by the Insurance Authority through its Insurtech Sandbox, which provides a testing ground for authorized insurers' innovative new technology applications to be applied in business operations.

tonik raises $21M Series A led by Sequoia India and Point72

First neobank in the Philippines raises Series A led by Sequoia India and Point72 Ventures.

‘Fintechs Key to Bridging Financial Inclusion Gap in Africa’

Mainstream banks, initially slow to react to the digital era, have quickly adapted to offer apps and tools in areas like loans, while non-traditional players—including telecom companies and retailers such as supermarkets—are entering the finan

Brussels based Fintech iBanFirst Secures €21 Million in Capital via Series C led by Elaia, Bpifrance Large Venture

Established in Paris in 2013, the Fintech firm maintains head offices in Belgium and business operations in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Dubai International Financial Centre Invests in Innovative FinTech Start-up Companies

As part of DIFC’s commitment to developing the sector, more applications will be evaluated and further investments will be made by the fund to be announced within a short period.

SoftBank invests in Credit Suisse funds that finance its technology bets

Japanese conglomerate engages in circular flow of financing to Vision Fund start-ups

Innovation & Startups