10/03/2019
How will Bahrain’s young startup scene attract VC big bucks?
“It’s still very anemic. In the Middle East, there’s not enough funds … especially for the early stage,” Chagpar said.
Innovation & Startups
10/03/2019
SS&C Health Launches Cardio Wellness Network
Kroger Health joins pharmacy network to improve adherence, member engagement and reduce total cost of care
10/02/2019
Dubai rolls out virtual business licences for global investors
Under the new arrangement, investors can obtain a virtual commercial license from anywhere in the world, including opening bank accounts and securing e-residencies.
10/02/2019
Backbase opens office in Dubai
The Backbase Digital-First Banking Platform enables financial institutions to blend traditional banking services and modern fintech capabilities into seamless digital customer experiences.
10/02/2019
Nucleus Software to Help Banks in Indonesia Profit from the Digitization of Lending
FinnOne Neo combines three decades of experience working with some of the world's most innovative lenders with the latest technology, and the result is a unique solution that accelerates lenders' path to digital profits.
10/02/2019
Indonesia: Clever collaboration lifts fintech
Fintechs, banks and government are working together to build clever new digital services and boost financial inclusion in a country where millions are unbanked. For now, collaboration is the name of the game.
10/02/2019
Innovation Isn’t Enough — FinTech Needs a Competitive Edge
Today, more than a quarter of Millennials have never visited a physical branch of their bank, and 39 percent would consider going entirely digital.
10/02/2019
SABB the first bank in the Middle East, North Africa & Turkey to go live with SWIFT gpi for corporates
As part of the early adopters for g4c program, SABB and one of the leading global corporates are now the first in the region to go live on the service
10/01/2019
In Asia, Focus On Big Tech Regs And Taxes
The tax would be in force even when the companies are located offshore.
10/01/2019
Temenos Managing Director, Asia Pacific: Insights on Asia’s Evolving Bank Technology Landscape
He is a keen proponent of financial institutions embracing digitalisation and believes that the human element of wealth management will be complemented by, but not endangered by, AI and machine learning.
09/30/2019
Latest technological innovations key highlight of the Middle East Treasurer's Summit agenda
The co-lead sponsors, Emirates NBD and HSBC will offer a series of keynote and workshop sessions exploring how technology such as Blockchain and Artificial intelligence will streamline transactions and remove the use of paper
09/30/2019
FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival Granted Patronage of HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan
ADGM's Flagship FinTech Abu Dhabi Event Attracts Eight Global FinTech Unicorns
09/30/2019
Winners of Inaugural Scottish Financial Technology Awards revealed
The event was an opportunity for members of the financial and tech industry to celebrate the development of Scotland’s thriving fintech ecosystem, which has attracted more than £37 million worth of investment over the past 10 years.
09/30/2019
Fintech for good
Super-apps such as Grab have potential to expand financial inclusion for consumers and small businesses.
09/30/2019
Neptune welcomes NatWest Markets to its dealer community
This enables institutional investors to be more effective and targeted when looking to execute large sized orders in products such as corporate and emerging market bonds.
09/29/2019
Figures show rise in fintech registrations in Dubai
Fintech expert Tom Bicknell of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law, said the rising number of registrations was part of a general trend in the Middle East.
09/27/2019
Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank Brings International FinTech Talent Home to Abu Dhabi
Innovative internship program bolsters Abu Dhabi’s status as a world-class centre for finance and innovation
09/27/2019
Southeast Asia’s no. 1 travel app is getting into financial services
Henry Hendrawan, president of Traveloka operations, said the card was one facet of building a fintech business to complement its travel, accommodation and lifestyle services.
09/27/2019
OMS integrates Iress into sourcing system
Neal Jannels, managing director of OMS, told Mortgage Solutions the partnership meant that when Iress completed two-way integration with lenders itself, these would also be available through OMS.
09/27/2019
Here are eight SA fintechs that local banks are working with [Updated]
Last week Ventureburn contacted all four major banks to ask them what startups and fintech companies they are working with, as well as a number of other questions around how much revenue these have helped the bank create or the value in loans or payments